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Editor’s Life

The Proverbial Can of Worms I recently gained at least 5kg eating lots of humble pie. You may have received a bulk generated email from me (or from one of my lovely Mum’s Mail ladies) with the subject line “Are you ignoring me…” (if you responded to the first request to update your details with us, you will not have received the reminder email).

Now, while several people thought this was indeed a quirky and amusing way of heading an email which made them want to read it/take note and respond, others did not and were offended by my rudeness (which ranged from mild to severe offence and irritation). I have since done some research and discovered that this is actually a medical condition called SOHF (Sense Of Humour Failure).

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Meet the Cover Stars Shaldon Magurno is a Durban North dad and soccer coach at Juventus Football Club. When he’s not coaching soccer, he is a Senior HR/ IR Practitioner for RAM Hand to Hand Couriers. “I did work as a flight attendant for SAA for 12 years and managed to travel to a ‘few’ destinations around the world! In all my travels I’m yet to find a better country than the one we are currently living in. We’ve got everything we ever wanted and more here! I feel truly blessed to call South Africa my home!”

the only dad there and decided to help out.

It turned out that I became their coach and went on a KNVB Coaches’ Course to better myself,” recalled Shaldon.

Shaldon is a huge football fanatic and a die-hard Liverpool supporter and he also played football growing up. He said his sons are sports mad and love soccer and rugby. He loves coming home at the end of the day to a house full of love and laughter.

“I love being able to be a part of someone’s life and to help positively mould them into someone of substance, and being there for them when they need you.”

He said the hardest aspect of being a dad is disciplining your kids and being the bad guy by enforcing simple house rules. “It’s also difficult finding enough quality time to spend with them. In today’s fast paced lifestyle we all get so caught up with our own issues that we sometimes completely forget to spend time with our own kids.”

Shaldon advised not to be in a rush to let them go because all those hugs and kisses start to disappear as they get older! Learn to say no to some of their demands. A child who always gets their own way does not appreciate anything. Teach them manners and respect – always discipline your kids with love – be strict but fair! Finally, lead by example – there are small eyes and ears constantly watching how you behave and talk. They end up copying what you do!

Shaldon and his wife Karen have three sons, Braiden (13), Rylan (11) and Callum (8). He says parenting three sons is hectic!

“As most parents with boys will know, they are constantly busy playing, moving and up to something. They cannot sit still. It’s for this reason that we’re more out the house than in. We try to tire them out, but we’re the ones who end up being drained at the end of the day!” he said. All three of his boys have been playing club football from the time they were about five years old and Shaldon would always drop them off and wait for them at their training.

One day about five years ago, they got to practice to find that Rylan’s coach had quit and they had no one to coach them. “I was Sounds like this Dad has it all figured out!

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La Lucia Antique Fair Turns 12!

Sandy and Buddy Day started the La Lucia Antique Fair in June 2003 with only 10 traders and they are thrilled to announce that the La Lucia Antique Fair is now the largest antique fair in KZN, with 65 traders who are passionate about their vintage hobby.

Both antique enthusiasts, they originally started it as a hobby, with a single table of collectibles at St Mary’s Church in Windermere Road in 2000.

Sandy says her love of antiques comes from her parents, who were passionate about antiques. “Thus started my love of beautifully crafted items from a bygone era. The unique art of a vintage Moorcroft vase, the intricate cut of crystal glass, the regal elegance of a Royal Albert tea set, or a delicate, hand painted, Japanese fan brings joy to the beholder, and infinite pleasure to the new custodian of its beauty,” said Sandy.

Buddy and Sandy have great satisfaction in finding new homes for the previously loved treasures that come through them. “It has been a wonderful journey, meeting the most amazing people and being surrounded by the treasures of a magnificent past.”

The fair is hosted on the first Sunday of every second month. The theme for the 12th anniversary fair on Sunday 7 June at La Lucia Mall will be ‘Downton Abbey’. You can find them on the lower ground floor from 9am to 3pm. Entrance is free and 40 traders will showcase exquisite vintage collectibles, from crystal, silver and beautiful antique and retro jewellery to Royal Doulton, Royal Albert, porcelain and elegant figurines and even ancient master craftsman woodworking tools.

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In developing a strategy around how to deal effectively with these bullies, consider the following: • What they look like: Entrepreneurial bullies come in all shapes and sizes and, often (not always), they only strike once the relationship foundation has already been established. Bullies should not be confused with those naturally aggressive by nature.

• Why they act this way: The only reason you need to concern yourself with is “because they can”. You choose whether or not to facilitate their behaviour.

• How to respond: You should hear them out and consider your response carefully before engaging. Never get drawn into an aggressive argument where everyone’s talking and no one’s listening. Once you have considered the situation, you need to draw a line, stay behind that line and assertively confirm your position if they cross it. If they persevere with inappropriate behaviour, you should cease all communications. If there is a payment or services dispute, you can arrange to have a mediator assist the process.

• Don’t take it personally: Your business is more important than your feelings.

While the attack might feel personal or the situation completely unfair, you must respond in an emotionally intelligent manner to do what is best for your business.

Source: Sandy Geyer, www.enqpractice.com.

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We all lead a crazy pace of life, but we need to stop for a minute and check that our families are all eating a healthy balanced diet.

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Here are some helpful tips to see if your family are on track to a healthy diet: • How often do you eat convenience, already prepared store meals? Home cooked meals are far more nutritious and have less salt content and are generally healthier.

• Do your children lack energy and are they often tired? Check the amount of wheat that is being eaten – too much wheat can drop energy levels – at least let them eat low GI foods.

• The more raw foods we eat the healthier we are – try and include at least one natural raw fruit in the daily lunch box or a few carrot or cucumber sticks. Our evening vegetables do not always have to be cooked. Try to reduce cooking time as this helps maintain more vitamins and minerals in the vegetables.

• Treats are great, and do not always have to be bad for us – watch this space next month for a delicious carrot and bran muffin recipe. You won’t be disappointed and neither will the kids!

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Edible Gardening: Soup up June Suppers The cold Winter nights are setting in quite regularly by now and warm comfort food is one of the things every South African looks forward to during these chilly times. With soups being an all-time Winter favourite, nipping out into your garden (instead of up to the shops) to pull some home grown edibles is ideal. Not only is it quicker, but will also make for a more flavourful meal.

Potatoes, leeks and thyme make great ingredients for a yummy soup.

Potatoes: Most recipes call for fully grown potatoes but if you’re after some baby potatoes, then you should look at digging them up when the leaves of your plant start turning yellow. The yellowing leaves are also a sign that it’s time to slow down on the watering to allow your potatoes to mature underground. As soon as the entire plant has died back, you can harvest all your tatties and store them in a cool, dark place indoors.

Leeks: Ideally your leeks should be at least two centimetres thick before harvesting and the bigger they get, the more flavour they’ll have, so harvest only what you need until the danger of frost becomes imminent.

Remember to loosen the soil around them instead of just grabbing and pulling them out, as they are quite prone to breaking off in the soil with that approach.

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Whether you want added privacy, light control or insulation to reduce electricity Selecting the right blind or shutter for your bills, or if you simply want to update your home is such an important decision, but décor, let Jenny help you with a wide range of it can be overwhelming. The vast array solutions that will not only give you comfort of styles, options and materials can be and style, but value for money as well. daunting, even for the most experienced home designer. And the last thing anybody wants is for their windows to look as though there was no thought put into how they would look, and that the treatments were simply an off-the-shelf retail product (which by the way, is not always a cheap alternative!).

Jenny has a ‘mobile showroom’ and will be happy to come to your home or office and give you sound ideas which will take the guess work out of shopping and provide you with practical and beautiful solutions for your windows. She specialises in shutters

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Healthy Life

Is Chiropractic Only For Back Pain?

In my experience people most often see a Chiropractor when their back or neck is sore, but are often surprised to find out that Chiropractors can help with so much more.

If you are having problems that are not responding to conventional care and just aren’t getting better, maybe you would benefit from seeing a Chiropractor.

The shape and alignment of your spine directly impacts the functioning of your nervous system, and it’s your nervous system that controls everything: your health, what you feel and even how you heal.

Written by Dr David Palmer, 031 – 563 3143, Back to Health Chiropractic, 20 Gainsborough Drive, Core Medical Centre.

A Chiropractor’s job is to make sure your spine is in the best possible shape so that it functions at its best, and puts the least possible strain on your nervous system.

When your nervous system functions at its best, you function at your best.

I have seen people who have battled with insomnia, depression, sinus troubles and all sorts of other health conditions see improvements soon after starting a plan of chiropractic care.

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One of my most memorable cases was of a young man who came to see me because of terrible posture, and for the previous year he had also battled with a skin rash on his arms and neck that just wasn’t responding to any of the creams and medications he was using.

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Lupus Support Group Nirupa Jugmohan (57) was diagnosed with Lupus 20 years ago. It began with a feeling of lethargy combined with weakness and swelling of the joints. She was prescribed steroids which she was not happy about because of the serious side-effects.

therapy that is 5 000 years old) and for this she had to go to India. In a short space of time, her fingers were flexible again and she experienced a reduction in pain and inflammation and an increase in mobility.

Nirupa began driving her car again. Nirupa has realised that there is a fear among sufferers and also a feeling of hopelessness.

She plans to form a support group to help other sufferers in managing the disease with correct diet etc.

As the disease progressed, her condition worsened to a stage where she was completely bed-ridden for two years. All her fingers were locked in a stiff position.

It became impossible to engage in her daily routine like brushing teeth, cutting, In her last blood test, a few months ago, buttoning, gripping and writing. both Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis were not showing in her blood tests Lupus is an inflammatory auto-immune anymore. “Alternate therapies may not disorder. It develops when the immune be for everyone, but it worked for me and system attacks the nuclei of the body cells I would love to share my knowledge and instead of protecting the body. Symptoms experience,” she said. are fatigue, weight loss, rashes and a general ill feeling.

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International Caner Survivor’s Day International Cancer Survivor’s Day is on to come through all of this, and that having 2 June. Mum’s Mail chatted to cancer a positive attitude is very important. Her survivor, Janice Benecke. family also was a great support to her during her illness.

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About Dry Skin Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple. Severe cases of dry skin can cause discomfort, bleeding, itchiness and pain.

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Men’s Health Month

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Radiant ‘Winter’ Skin Winter is on our doorstep and some of you may already be experiencing drier, tighter and rosier skin associated with the reduced humidity and cool breeze. A few changes to your home care routine and aesthetic treatments will help to counteract the ageing effects of the drier climate and keep your skin looking radiant this winter.

• Retinols are the ‘gold standard’ of antiageing treatment products with a wealth of clinical trials supporting their skin rejuvenating properties. Sensitive or dryer skin could be exacerbated by home-care SEad_29x45_190814.indd Retinol products, therefore reduce the frequency of application, using it every alternate evening or mixing it with your night-time moisturiser.

• If you’re not already using products high in anti-oxidants and growth factors, Winter is a good time to start. These will support your skin’s regenerative and repair processes.

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De-Stress with Sh’Zen A recent survey found that moms that work are the most stressed and lose nine to 16 years of their lives due to stress. The bow kept forever taught will break.

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Colour Blast at the Kidz Zone It’s a colour blast of craft and entertainment at the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show’s Kidz Zone this year, from 26 June to 5 July. Wart and Fish have put together a kaleidoscope of fantastic activities to keep children happy while parents relax and enjoy themselves.

Children from the age of four can visit the Kidz Zone and take part in an array of colourthemed activities. It’s a colour blast with Melissa and Doug crafts leading the way.

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• Blue: Baker Baker – a foodie table and yummy goodies to decorate.

• Green: recycle, recycle – great creative waste activities.

• Yellow: a ray of sunshine and shiny things to stimulate your creative juices.

• Orange: Stamping with fruit and other things to decorate your own goodie bag.

• Rainbow Fun for everyone: Dilly the clown, face-painting, balloon sculpture, Musical Rascals, story time and party games with prizes to be won.

The Kidz Zone will be open daily from 11am till 7pm, with an entry fee of R25 per hour.

Mess-Free Glitter launching at the ECR House & Garden Show

Look out for Kidz Zone stands in the main hall. Kidz Corner will be selling Melissa and Doug, Doodle Crafts and other exciting goodies. Tots n Pots at Kidz Kitchen will have kitchen demos and exciting things to buy.

Proud sponsor of the Kidz Zone at the ECR House & Garden Show

Contact Tina on 082 852 3688, info@wartandfish.co.za, www.facebook.com/wartandfish.

Bring this advert to the ECR House & Garden Show and get a FREE Melissa & Doug scratch art worth R35!

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has five sets of double tickets for the ECR House and Garden Show Kidz Zone to give away (one free hour per ticket).

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For a full list of stockists visit www.atoyforyou.co.za and click on “Where To Buy”!

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City View

Baby of the Year Competition City View Shopping Centre is soon to launch the entries campaign for their Baby of the Year 2015 Competition. Now in its fifth year, the Baby of the Year competition receives phenomenal community support, having generated more than 3 000 entries in 2014.

This year, with the competition open for an additional week, it is anticipated that the number of entries and support will increase.

48 months. 15 finalists (5 per category) will be selected by the judging panel and one overall winner will be determined by public vote.

Moms and dads will be encouraged to submit professional photographs of their babies and toddlers, and by way of convenience, City View will have a professional photographer and promoters The Baby of the Year 2015 competition on the ground every Thursday to Sunday will run for a five week period from from 25 June to 26 July.

Tuesday 23 June to Sunday 26 July, with a prize giving ceremony taking place at City View on Saturday 8 August. Entry into the competition is free of charge.

There are three categories open to babies and toddlers aged from 0 to four years. The categories are: ‘Most Beautiful Eyes’; ‘Most Beautiful Smile’; ‘Most Beautiful Baby’.

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Kids’ Life

How Sugar could be Impacting Your Child’s Behaviour As a Banting Buddy (a Low Carb High Fat Lifestyle Coach), Merle Westcott is often asked if there are benefits of the lifestyle for children. As an ex-high school teacher, she can tell you that the contents of your child’s lunchbox often impact on their behaviour and ability to concentrate. As does the breakfast that you feed them before they arrive at school.

Merle says the benefits of cutting sugar in your child’s diet are significant: • Improves concentration.

• Children are no longer continually hungry, as sugar promotes cravings – the more you eat the more you want.

• Children sleep better and for some, unexplainable stomach aches will become a thing of the past.

• One teacher said her pupils are no longer nodding off in class after break, since cutting sugar from their diets.

Classes for all ages and levels Monday to Saturday 8am to 7pm

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Providing your child a nutritionally balanced diet of quality animal protein, good carbohydrates and natural fats will set them up for the day.

Read labels; you will soon see that most processed foods are laden with sugar, as are most low fat foods. “It’s frightening to think that 100ml of Yogi Sip contains more sugar than 100ml of Coke. We wouldn’t give our children Coke for breakfast but many of us would consider Yogi Sip to be a healthy option,” said Merle.

“Rather give your child a good breakfast of bacon and egg, a lunchbox with some vegetable sticks, chunks of cheese, chicken pieces or leftovers from last night’s dinner.”

Source: Merle Westcott, Banting Buddy, 082 925 5228, www.bantingbuddies.com.

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Includes: • Platform & Roof • Step Ladder • Slide • Cargo Net • Double Swing Set • Installation • Many add-ons available

55 Henwood Road, Pinetown Shane 082 787 1105 Gary 082 416 3262 sales@playgroundworld.co.za www.playgroundworld.co.za

Kids’ Life Fatima Randaree Thandar Cell: 083 786 0538

Storks Nest St. Augustine Hospital 031 268 5008 (Mon - Thurs 8am - 12pm by appointment only)

Baby Bygones • We sell secondhand baby items • We offer a baby equipment cleaning service • We hire out baby equipment for visitors 031 - 701 0243 • 082 455 6068 2 Paige Place, Bamboo Lane, Pinetown

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

(Transport provided at an additional cost)

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• Ballet • Tap • Hip Hop • Modern • Adult ballet • Saturday classes Now Offering Musical Theatre & Adult Hip Hop 031 - 564 1498 • 082 457 2542 134 Park Road, Durban North dance@springwood.co.za www.springwood.co.za

Learn to Swim with Michelle

• Step by step water confidence • Classes are kept small for individual attention

Santie 079 887 8322 sales@pottz.co.za www.pottz.co.za

Contact: Michelle 083 709 1843 (Northdene Area)

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Potty training boys is easy peasy with the 4aKid Easy-Peesy.

Make potty-training fun for your little man.

• Mounts onto tiles or glass with suction cups • Water wheel provided entertainment & helps to teach to aim • Easy to install and portable *** 4aKid is the distributor of this product.

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

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Kids’ Life

Selfies: To Post or Not to Post?

To post, or not to post, that is the question...

Selfies are basically the modern version of the self-portrait.

James Franco, a ‘selfie king’, says selfies are “tools of communication more than marks of vanity…”

A selfie snapshot is a version of ourselves that we would like our friends to see and get a sense of who we are. What we have to be careful to remember is that this sense of who we are is created by us. We choose to post only the pictures that are perfect in our eyes. So does posting it really give us a sense of who you are, or does it give us a sense of who you would like us to see?

Chris O’Shea says that by posting countless selfies, you might actually be sacrificing real life friendships and relationships. The selfie, although a form of self-expression, can also show a kind of self-obsession.

1 & 2 JULY

2 DAY COURSE FOR PRETEEN & TEENS • Fashion • Guest Speakers • Hair & Make-Up • Table Etiquette • Etiquette Skills • Nail Care • Skincare • Healthy Lifestyle Contact: Sabrina 083 292 5330 Facebook: Fashion Nanny Email: info@fashionnanny.co.za www.fashionnanny.co.za

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Fashion Nanny’s social media expert, Nadia van der Mescht, asks the candidates this question during Fashion Camp; “Have you ever thought about turning the camera the other way and capturing your surroundings and what is going on around you?”

• Private & Group Coaching • Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced • Pre-school Programme 4 - 5 Year Olds Durban North 083 253 7714 031 - 563 3208

You are beautiful! But is it really necessary to post that many selfies?

Source: Sabrina Maingard, Fashion Nanny, 083 292 5330, sabrina@fashionnanny.co.za, Twitter: @FashionNanny, Instagram: FashionNanny, Facebook: Fashion Nanny.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one Teen Shopping Spree with Fashion Nanny to give away (includes one hour consultation valued at R650 and a R350 clothing spree with Fashion Nanny!).

Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

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Kids’ Life

Naturally Baby is an online store dedicated to selling both mum and baby gear.

We import quality products from overseas as well as offering a wide range of carefully selected local products. We strive in finding the best products focusing on the health and well being of both mother and child.

www.naturallybaby.co.za

• Swimming lessons for all ages & abilities • Parent & Toddler classes • Learn to swim through to stroke development Kirsten Dreyer 079 496 1513 www.swimfundi.co.za • kirsten@swimfundi.co.za 24 Longwoods Drive, Durban North (Pool - Salt chlorinated, heated & enclosed)

Kiddies’ Haircut R60 We can’t wait to pamper your kids!

031 - 566 7014 • Shop G3, 250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, The Square

Chiropractic for babies & children

Helps with: • sleep issues • reflux • ADD/ADHD • sports field injuries • infantile colic • overall wellbeing Dr Gaynor D. Cartwright • Family Chiropractor Tel: 031 563 0079 • Cell: 082 773 4491 gaynor.cartwright@gmail.com

Core Medical Centre, 20 Gainsborough Dr, Durban North

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Kids’ Life

Summer in July: Only at Sugar Bay Week, from 28 June to 5 July, where they’ll sing their hearts out and have an aca-amazing time, then there’s Waffles & Ice Cream Week from 5 to 12 July (no explanation needed because it’s clearly already incredible) and Tour de France Needless to say, these are all reasons to Week from 12 to 19 July, where they’ll take celebrate, but if your child has been to the trail less travelled and see where it leads Sugar Bay before – grab the phone and them. pop the bubbly – because you qualify for a special past camper discount of R850, you lucky fish you!

Did you know that July is National AntiBoredom month? It’s also Hot Dog Month and Ice Cream Month and hey, while we’re at it, let’s claim it as the Best-Time-to-MakeNew-Friends-at-Sugar-Bay Month!

As Winter approaches, all the Jo’burg and Cape Town dwellers will be pleased to know that there’s no such thing as Winter at Sugar Bay! Hooray! Zinkwazi Beach stays warm and festive all year long, so July really is the perfect time to visit.

Anyone else ‘wheelie wheelie’ excited?

Good! Check out the details and book There’s no need to sugarcoat this sweet online at www.sugarbay.co.za or surprise – the July Camps are going to be phone them on 032 – 485 3778 or email awesome. First off there’s Pitch Perfect holidays@sugarbay.co.za.

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Homeopathic Practitioner • HypnoBirthing Practitioner

preggie power Offering prenatal first aid & bambino first aid kits.

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Educated Life

Fun, Interactive Children’s Books Let’s Build 3D Models: Farm Animals in the Little Red Barn by Brenda Apsley.

Farmer has a new tractor and all the farm animals want to see it. Who will be at the little red barn first?

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

Pony runs across the field, Pig dashes through the mud, while Sheep goes through the cornfield and Cow crosses the bridge. Who will win?

Hours: 7am – 5:30pm Mon - Fri

Build 3D models of Pony, Pig, Sheep and Cow and read about how they got to the little red barn. On the very last page you can use your animal models to play a fun board game too!

• Aftercare now available

Contact Cheryl on 078 854 7433 031 - 312 8855 | www.kiddiesjunction.co.za

A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence

Let’s Build 3D Models: Wild Animals at the Waterhole by Brenda Apsley.

The animal friends are all thirsty and hot.

Who will make it to the waterhole first?

Monkey swings through the branches, Elephant bursts through the trees, while Lion crosses the river and Zebra races over the plain. Who will win?

Build 3D models of Elephant, Monkey, Lion and Zebra and read about how they got to the waterhole. On the very last page you can use your animal models to play a fun board game too!

Brenda Apsley is an experienced writer and editor involved in the development of original ideas and concepts, writing and project management.

Both books are for children aged three and older and are available in books stores now at R145 each. www.mumsmail.com

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• 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

031 705 7744

Educated Life

Clothes 2 Good Is your outreach project in need of funds?

Do you want to support children with disabilities become mobile or plant trees?

Please consider Clothes 2 Cash Exchange (C2CX) to help you do this by simply selling them used clothing that your pupils, staff or members, collect from their family, neighbours and friends.

C2CX has been doing this for over two years now, through their simple and convenient programme, with no investment required by you. They ask organisations to collect clothing through their schools, communities, churches etc. and pay the organisation R5 per usable kilogram that they collect. The organisation can use these funds for their own outreach projects or for the Clothes to Wheels and Clothes to Trees programmes.

They use the clothes to empower those less privileged by creating jobs for people to sort and bale the clothing, and by helping budding entrepreneurs to sell the clothing in their own communities.

By selling them your clothes, you will see that there is a tangible economic and social impact! This is a great way to give away your clothing to a cause that generates income throughout the value chain to those who really need it. By selling your clothes to C2CX, you will no longer be giving a hand out, but a hand-up, to make our economy stronger and help people who used to rely on charity, become self-sufficient and learn new skills.

For more information visit www.c2cx.co.za and watch the Story of Clothes to Good Video to see the bigger picture. Find them on Facebook: Clothes to Cash Exchange.

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

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Educated Life

Incredible Minds Adaptive Learning Centre Sheraine Reddy and Yugen Subraya are parents to nine-year-old Paris Subraya, who was diagnosed with autism and severe mental impairment at three-and-ahalf years old. Under the guidance of her parents, Paris has since gone on to have her amazing paintings at two exhibitions at Durban ArtSpace Gallery! They had very little success in both public special needs schooling and private remedial education for their daughter. Last year they decided to create an academic and sensory centre of excellence that caters for children with special educational needs.

Sheraine resigned this year after 20 years in mainstream education and seven years of special education training and courses, to open Incredible Minds Adaptive Learning Centre in Durban North. It is a centre where each child is taught according to their specific style of learning. No child is required to learn according to traditional teaching methods, but instead the curriculum is adapted to suit the learning style of the child. Each child is taught from a strengthsbased approach, highlighting their abilities.

Every child has a sensory profile done by an occupational therapist; addressing their sensory needs forms an integral part of the learning programme. A special state-ofthe-art sensory room was created, where the children are allowed at any time to relax. Sheraine has developed a reading programme specifically designed for visual learners, and has had great success with it. One of Sheraine and Yugen’s greatest passions is working with non-verbal children and they use various autism-specific approaches like the iPad, laptops, Makaton sign and Picture Exchange Communication to facilitate communication. The centre also provides speech therapy, occupational therapy, yoga, art and music therapy, sports and swimming.

Contact Sheraine Reddy on 084 717 2397. www.mumsmail.com

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Educated Life 031 - 561 2371 074 135 9511

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Enrolments now open for 2016

Umhlanga

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 SABS/ICSA Accreditation pending

Day Care & Pre-Primary

NEW BRANCH: 850 Jan Smuts Highway

• Ages 0 - 6 years • Hours: 6:45am - 5:45pm • SABS & Halaal certified • DOE compliant

Soaring to Excellence!

R1550 per month (full day)

•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

Includes 5 paediatrician approved meals daily (no beef served) • Ratio - 1/5 (0-2yrs) - 1/5 (2yrs+) This ad qualifies bearer FREE Registration “MOM AWAY FROM MOM”

Hours: 7am - 5:30pm

Tel: 031 - 207 1628/825 8761 • 072 311 9209 erthney_kidzonline@yahoo.com www.kidzonlinedaycare.co.za

Contact Michelle 083 564 0674 • 30 Sunshine Dr, Sunningdale www.sunningdalepreprimary.co.za

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 and it may get published on our website blog for free!

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Broadacres Pre Primary

Broadacres Pre Primary School Delivers a New ‘Baby’ Broadacres has opened a brand new campus for infants from three months to two years.

The new premises accommodate a baby group from three to 12 months, a toddler group and a group for two-year-olds.

Each group boasts its own dedicated staff members and has a high teacher/child ratio.

The staff members all have current first aid certificates and many years’ experience.

The building has been completely refurbished and the playground has a beautiful lawn and is well-equipped.

The new campus is situated at 49 Marine View Avenue, Durban North. Pupils in Grade 000, 00, 0 and R will remain at the 17 St Kilda Avenue campus in Durban North.

Both campuses are open throughout the year – full or half day.

Broadacres Babies and Toddlers BRAND NEW CAMPUS CATERING FOR BABIES FROM 3 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS. • Play group facilities available.

• Open throughout the year full or half day.

• Small groups with dedicated, trained staff.

• All staff have an up-to-date First Aid certificate.

• Lunch is provided.

• Age appropriate games and songs.

For further information please contact Val or Jenny on Tel: 031 - 564 7848 jdgaul@telkomsa.net

For more information contact Jenny or Val on 031 – 564 7848 between 7.30am and 4pm. www.mumsmail.com

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A.C.E. Home Education

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EDUCATION CLOSE

TO YOUR HEART Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be personally and intimately involved in releasing your child’s full potential?

The globally successful A.C.E. home-education programme, aligned with the South African school curriculum, focuses on a principle-centred, individualised approach that nurtures your child’s unique talents, by promoting character building, reasoning skills, accountability and goal setting. With a legacy of over 30 years in South Africa, more than 1 500 families are using the A.C.E. home-school programme.

In addition to home schooling, the A.C.E. programme and supplementary materials can also be used for: • Early Childhood Development • Self-instructional enrichment in Math and English • Private-school education where every learner is in a “class of their own” Accelerate your child to their full potential today, by introducing them to the A.C.E. experience.

Tel: +27 31 573 6500 Email: info@aeegroup.co.za PO Box 22072, Glenashley, 4022 13 Glen Anil Street, Glen Anil, Durban North, 4051 www.aeegroup.co.za AEE Mum's Mail VSN9.indd 1

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Educated Life

Visually Impaired Children Visit uShaka uShaka Sea World staff were honoured to host 14 visually impaired children from Open Air School for a morning of marine exploration recently. Having learned about animals during the year, it was time to visit uShaka Sea World for some up close marine experiences.

After the enormous dolphins it was time to downsize and meet three baby turtles who could fit into the palm of the children’s hands. Then it was on to the reptiles, where they touched the lizards and even pythons!

Finally, it was time to meet the seals who greeted them with loud barks, much to their Of course they wanted to meet the dolphins amusement. first, with one young learner expressing a particular wish to meet Gambit. Before they were introduced to the dolphins they wanted to know what the dolphins ate and had a lot of fun feeling the sardines, squid and gelatine from the dolphins’ breakfast cooler boxes. They were all offered the opportunity to touch one of the dolphins.

For some the whole experience was a bit too overwhelming but for others it was a dream come true and, abandoning the idea of keeping their uniforms dry, they waded into the water alongside the dolphins.

Gambit kept very still and gentle while the Gambit and trainer, Kelly de Klerk, with little hands explored his body.

Nakita Govender and Karabo Tsotetsi.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST • Career Guidance • Subject Choice • Study Skills • School Readiness • Behavioural or Emotional Difficulties

031 - 209 4567

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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

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

Areas of interest: • Autism • ADD/ADHD • Learning difficulties • Children needing specialised attention • Remedial focus • Problematic behaviour Benefits: • Suited to your child’s specific needs • Professional educator who uses a variety of teaching methods • Social interaction with other kids • Study skills • Increased self esteem • Very small class

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

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Educated Life Psychological Life Coaching and Logotherapy (PLCL) Psychological life coaching and logotherapy will offer adults and young adults a dynamic form of coaching therapy that has been developed to assist you achieve your goals and cope better with the day-to-day stresses of life. Young adults (Grade 7-12) will especially benefit from the 12 week course consisting of one session per week.

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Bring this advert in and get your first consultation (worth R450) FREE! For further information please contact Lavashni Valjee vlr@mplanet.co.za • 084 573 3333 • www.grow-me.co.za

MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL

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

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

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence

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

Baby Nursery • State of the art • Environmentally friendly (Green/Natural cleaning agents ONLY) • CCTV 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 Feeder School: Hamptons Primary School

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. Coming in 2016 grade 5.

Afternoon clubs include sport, home economics and friends through play OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 145 UMHLANGA ROCKS DRIVE, DURBAN NORTH

031 - 563 7597 • 072 334 7227 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za Limited space available. Hours: 06:45 - 17:15

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Kip McGrath

Kip McGrath Education Centres If your child is struggling at school, don’t panic. Kip is here to help. Kip McGrath Education Centres, one of the world’s leading supplementary educators, provides learning programmes designed to help everyone, from Grade R to Grade 12 students, reach their full learning potential.

The Kip McGrath Education Centres business was established over 30 years ago and is now a world leader in supplementary education with a worldwide network of over 680 franchises in 20 countries.

Every child is tested, free of charge, to see exactly where his/her problems lie.

The children are placed on a programme designed at a level where they are able to cope. The qualified teacher leads them through a graded programme, step by step through more complex work until they have reached the level of their present grade.

The Kip McGrath system helps the child at the root of the problem and is founded on individualised attention and personal care.

The programme brings peace of mind to many concerned parents. Parents who bring The individualised tutoring system is their children to the Kip McGrath Education designed to help children who are struggling Centres are grateful to have found someone with English, Afrikaans and Mathematics. who can help correct their child’s problems.

There are short courses in Study Skills, School Readiness, Essay Writing and English To find out more about the next study as a Second Language. It is believed that skills course (starting in the Winter every child can be helped to achieve with holidays) or for a free assessment, continuous motivation and a healthy boost call one of the Kip McGrath Education of his/her self-confidence.

Centres or visit www.kipmcgrath.co.za.

Go far with Kip McGrath Kip McGrath’s qualified teachers create individual tutoring programmes, using proven Kip McGrath methods.

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Educated Life SKS CLASS OF MATHS 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

KZN CHESS ACADEMY Developing young minds and fostering life skills!

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED HELP?

English, Afrikaans & Maths workbooks or personal tuition.

Teacher workshops, group or individual coaching, tournaments

Visit our shop in Moore Road, Glenwood (opp. the Spar centre).

031 202 8830 sue@antbooks.co.za www.antbooks.co.za

National Master

Erick Takawira 073 434 8634

takawirachess@gmail.com

Pre-school

“Life’s Journey begins here”

ENROL NOW!

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

Tel: 031 564 3656 Tammi 079 502 3793

3 Old Mill Way, Durban North

e-mail: tammis2404@gmail.com

THE HEALTHY SNACK BOX

A delicious mix of mainly healthy snacks for your child’s lunchbox! Can be customised.

• Small (20 packs) R100 • Med (40 packs) R190 • Large (60 packs) R280 Get dad a box of snacks for Father’s Day! Samantha 072 789 6485 hornsbys1802@gmail.com BBM: 2BF611E8 www.facebook.com/healthysnackbox

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Est. 1945 • Enrolment 3 months – Grade R • Registered with Department of Education & Culture • Superior Pre-Primary Education • Graduate qualified Educators (BA.B.ED & HDE) • Specialist Grade R Educators • Fees x 10 months • Morning care from 6:45am & aftercare until 5pm

• Ages 0 - 5 years • Half Day 7am - 2pm R1700 • Full Day 7am - 5pm R2100

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Price includes breakfast, snacks, cooked lunch and dinner Call Nats 083 351 9181

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Fun Experiments to Try at Home Instant water freezing You will need: A cup, water, one teaspoon each of flour, sugar and salt.

What to do: Fill half a glass with water and then put it in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Take the glass of water out of the freezer and add one teaspoon of flour and one teaspoon of sugar, then stir for five seconds.

Add one teaspoon of salt and watch what happens.

So what?

The process of starting the ice crystals is called nucleation. This starts from an impurity, which influences the freezing temperature. A great example is salt which is used to lower the freezing temperature of water, or a piece of dust on the cup containing the water. One ice crystal attaches to the imperfection, and the others grow on top. What if the water does not have an imperfection or impurity?

Nucleation cannot begin, and the water

stays in its liquid state, even in temperatures below freezing.

Rain formation You will need: A clear glass, warm water and an ice cube.

What to do: Fill the glass to the top with warm water.

Gently lower in the ice cube, making sure you don’t spill any water over the edge of the glass. Watch the water level carefully as the ice cube melts.

So what?

The water level in the glass does not increase because the temperature in the glass drops and water droplets form around the glass, therefore causing the level to remain the same and the droplets flow outside the glass.

Source: KZN Science Centre, 031 – 830 5379, www.kznsc.org, www.facebook.com/KZNScienCentre.

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Child Mindfulness: Be Present with Your Children

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST FELICITY TONkINSON T.T. Dip., BSocSc, BEd, MEd (Ed Psych) Practice No.: 086 000 0115940

How much time do you spend with your children each day? 20 minutes? One hour?

Eight hours? Now how much of that time that you’re spending together, are you truly present? Children are smart and intuitive.

They know when you’re not really with them, sometimes before you’re even aware of it.

How often do we sit with our children to watch a movie, while keeping our phones next to us to keep in touch with the rest of the world? What happened to the big event of watching a movie together and then chatting about it afterwards? Now we ‘watch’ lots of movies that we’re hardly present for.

How many other events aren’t we present for when we’re with our children? Our children might start to seem more demanding and want more of our time, but it’s actually quality time they’re craving.

We need to be more present with them during the times that we are together.

Rather spend 20 minutes truly engaging with your child, than hours with them being distracted.

Try these five things when you’re with your child: 1. Eat a meal with her and guide her to enjoy the taste sensations of each mouthful with you.

2. When he tells you a story, look at him and show your undivided interest in what he says.

3. When you watch a movie together, only watch the movie. Put your phone/iPad/ computer away.

4. Get outdoors! Walk holding hands and take time to look at the trees, the leaves, the clouds.

5. Go to a park and make pushing him on the swing a Zen practice – feel the relaxation in the repetitive movement.

Source: Bronwen de Klerk, www.bronwendeklerk.com.

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• 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

REAdERs ARE AChiEvERs We boast of an 8% to as much as a 40% increase in your child’s average performance, because we sharpen the TOOL OF LiFE... REAdiNG We do a scientific test of your child’s reading so we know exactly how to address the problem. Invest in your child’s future and enrol them at our Reading Centre in WEsTviLLE.

Our results are our guarantee!

Contact Wendy Redman on 084 408 3035 or wjredman66@gmail.com for an assessment in English and Afrikaans. www.tinacowley.co.za

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Durban-based Grans For Hire is a niche referral agency dedicated to providing families with the highest quality, nurturing child-care and household help.

They specialise in placing mature, caring women with life experience with families as nannies, babysitters, tutors, home coordinators, cooks, domestic trainers, drivers, carers, pet and house sitters.

As a busy working mother, Leigh Newell soon began to appreciate the support her own mother and mother-in-law gave her family.

Their patience and love was invaluable and she soon realised that without their support, she could not have managed to find the balance between work and family.

Many families do not have the luxury of grandparents living nearby to support their everyday lives. Another inspiration to founding Grans For Hire was when Leigh saw many active and healthy retirees that were looking for either additional stimulation or income. “I thought this would be a great opportunity for families and retirees to be a perfect match for each other’s needs,” explained Leigh. Most of their candidates are mothers/grandmothers and have previous experience with children, pets and the running of a home. Many of them are retired teachers, architects or administrators and are active, able, wise, qualified women who have the spare time. “We understand that inviting someone to work within your home is a very big and personal decision. We appreciate that every family’s requirements are different and we take great pride in listening to and discussing your needs indepth,” said Leigh.

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

Daycare & Play School

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

• Ages 6 - 36 months • Small homely environment • Safe, secure full structured day • Indoor & outdoor play area • Loving, caring qualified teacher • Half day & full day • Meals provided Karen 083 564 2318 031 - 572 3926

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Exclusive Baby Care Centre & Pre-school 3 months - 5 years (depending on branch) • Half & Full Day/Aftercare • Small Classes & Qualified Staff • Baby Massage & Gym • Development & Stimulation Programmes • Full CAPS Curriculum • Cooked Meals, Snacks •Parent Camera Surveillance System

Franchise Opportunities & School Conversions Available Judy 083 616 0633 www.prestigebaby.co.za • judy@prestigebaby.co.za PrEStiGE BrAnCHES: Ballito (KZn), Palm Lakes Estate (KZn), Waverley (JHB), Mulbarton (JHB), Alberton (JHB)

For more information contact Leigh on admin@gransforhire.co.za or visit www.gransforhire.co.za.

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Gift of the Givers Careline Celebrates 18 Years

The month of May marked the 18th anniversary of the Gift of the Givers Careline counselling services. The counselling service is run by three full time staff and a small core group of dedicated volunteer counsellors.

Counselling is offered telephonically as well as face-to-face to adults, children, couples and families. The kind of issues experienced, amongst others, are marital and relationship issues, child abuse, substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide and depression, dealing with loss and grief, children and adolescents experiencing learning and behavioural challenges and various kinds of trauma.

Essentially focusing on counselling, 18 years later, Careline has expanded in various areas to offer the following: • Toll free line (countrywide access) • Volunteer Counsellor Training • HIV/AIDS workshops for educators and learners • Life skills workshops for learners,

educators and community carers • Continuous training and development of counsellors • Emotional and personal development of counsellors • Care of the Carers (dedicated to counsellors) • Community educational and outreach programmes • Internship and work integrated learning for psychology, social work and auxiliary social work students • Employment Assistance Programme (EAP) run on site • Support Groups for women in need and bereavement work with adults • Play skills to help children deal with grief and loss Counselling hours are from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

For more information visit www.giftofthegivers.org/projects/ careline or call the toll free number on 0800 786 786.

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Arty Party Games Why not showcase your guests’ creative talents with an awesome art-themed party? Here are some arty game ideas to get you started.

FOR AGES 5 & UP

Write the name of each guest on a strip of paper. Sit the children in a circle and give each a drawing pad, a pencil and a name strip, making sure everyone gets someone else’s name. Tell the artists they have 10 minutes to draw portraits of the people whose names they have. When the portraits are complete, have the artists hold up their drawings one at a time as the rest of the group try to guess who it is. It won’t be easy!

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Seat the children on the floor in a circle.

Place drawing pads and pencils flat on the floor in front of them. Set an object, such as a fruit bowl or teddy bear, in the centre of the circle. Ask the children to remove their shoes and draw the object with one foot.

When everyone is finished, take a vote on the best picture and award the winner a prize. To make the game more challenging, limit the drawing time.

Tape several large sheets of paper to the wall and provide lots of art materials. Have the group decide on a theme, such as ‘life of a school kid’, ‘going on a picnic’ or ‘Summer’.

Place each child at a section of the mural and ask them to create an artwork that goes with the theme. When everyone is finished, stand back and admire the mural.

After everyone has studied the mural, ask the artists to explain how their sections tie in with the theme.

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

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Chocolate Factory Party Treats

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Here are some party treat ideas for a chocolate themed party.

Established 1980

The House of Chocolate Ingredients: • Marie Biscuits • chocolate icing • wafer biscuits • chocolate vermicelli • chocolate bullets • Liquorice Allsorts Mini sweets (separated into layers) • gold balls • chocolate chips.

Coat the top of the Marie Biscuit with light brown icing. Cut a wafer biscuit in half across the width and shape one edge of each half to resemble a roof. Sandwich the two halves together with chocolate icing and place upright on the biscuit. Cover the house in chocolate icing and coat the roof with vermicelli. Cut the chocolate bullet in half and a 45-degree angle and place one half on the roof for a chimney. Position the Liquorice Allsorts Mini layers for windows and a door. Attach a gold ball with a dab of icing to make a doorknob. Lay a path to the front door with chocolate chips.

Decadent Butterflies Ingredients: • Party cupcakes • gold foil cookie cups • chocolate icing • chocolate discs encrusted with hundreds and thousands, • large and small gold balls.

Bake the cupcakes in the cookie cups and leave to cool. Coat the cupcake with chocolate icing and place two chocolate discs at an angle on top of the cake to resemble a butterfly’s wings. Use one large gold ball for the head and four small gold balls to make up the body.

Source: Party Fun by Jenny Dodd. www.mumsmail.com

• 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 JUNE SPECIAL Spend R500 or more & get 15% OFF Tel/Fax: 031 - 205 2074 • 082 906 5450 a/h 083 225 3174 • rentals@tonymiller.co.za

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• Birthday Parties • Fun Science Extra-mural activities • School Shows • Corporate Events Creating volcanoes and geysers, tornadoes and snowstorms, making jellyfish and revealing secret messages will make science memorable and fun!

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FloorCraft Dance Studio Where better to learn the art of ballroom, Latin American and line dancing than in a relaxed atmosphere and friendly environment?

choreograph a personalised routine that not only makes you look great, but puts you at ease. Your first dance need not be a hassle or a stress! No matter if you are shy or a show-off, he will custom design the perfect At FloorCraft Dance Studio in Sunningdale, routine for you! His personalised packages Durban North, the numbers in the classes can also be designed to include the entire are limited, so owner and teacher Warren bridal party or even the moms and dads.

Duffield can ensure individual attention.

They also host monthly dance socials on the Learning ballroom, Latin American and line first Friday of every month at 7pm. The cost dancing is not only fun, but it also gets you is R40 per person and guests are invited to fit and allows you to meet people. It is also a take a picnic basket and enjoy an evening great escape from everyday stresses. under the stars on the veranda.

FloorCraft Dance Studio offers: Warren believes in giving you a place to • Group classes, both social and competitive. meet other dancers, practice and strut your • Private tuition, both social ad competitive. stuff!

• Wedding dance tuition.

• Corporate team building.

For booking or class details contact Warren Duffield on 083 776 2618 Wedding package: or warren@floorcraft.co.za.

Let Warren make learning to dance a Visit www.floorcraft.co.za. beautiful bonding experience. He will

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GABY’S

Kiddies’ Rides

Make up Artistry

Uitsig Rd, Dbn North (Near Hyper)

Open EVERY Sunday from 10am - 3:30pm

We will have belly dancing on Father’s Day 21 June!

Lyn 083 262 3693

KNS PARTYZ

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

Face Painting + Games - R850 20% OFF JUNE & JULY Face Painting + Art + Crafts - R950

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

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Great Cakes For All Occasions!

Shop 5 Ridgeton Towers (in Pizzaboyz) 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge

031 - 566 1194 • sales@houseoftreats.co.za Image cakes from

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Image cupcakes

Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za

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• Toys • Helium Balloons • Speciality Cakes • Costumes • Baking Supplies • Party Shop

WE HAVE MOVED!

• Bigger & better premises • Wider range of products • Good parking • Same friendly, efficient service

Shop 13/14 Kloof Village Mall 33 Village Rd, Kloof Tel: 031 764 0058 www.partylicious.wozaonline.co.za

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per dozen!

THIS IS WHERE THE COOL KIDS SPLASH OUT! Exciting Birthday Packages designed to suit you!

EXTREME FUN BIRTHDAY PACKAGE Includes Flowrider, Tubes and more.

Contact us for more info on this!

FLOWRIDERS Learn to Surf! Instructors on hand to assist and teach you.

Covered tented area available with party tables and benches.

SUPERTUBES 7 Exciting Rides, 180m long Spaghetti Junction Supertube ride, 15m high Speedracers. FREE ENTRY to Birthday Child!

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Home Made Giant Bubble Recipe This is a great idea for a children’s birthday party. Make a few bubble wands and let the children go wild!

• 6 cups water • ½ cup dish detergent • ½ cup corn starch • 1 tbsp baking powder • 1 tbsp glycerine

Birthday Pamper Parties!

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

Michelle 083 785 6044

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To make your bubble mixture: Dissolve the corn starch in the water, stirring really well. Then gently stir in the remaining ingredients. Avoid creating a lot of froth. Allow your mixture to sit for at least an hour, stirring occasionally if you see the corn starch settling to the bottom.

The more bubbles you make, the better the mixture gets!

How to make a bubble wand for your homemade giant bubbles: Use two drinking straws, and a length of string that is six to eight times longer than the length of one straw. Thread the yarn through the straws, tie a knot and you’re good to go!

This homemade giant bubble mix really does make the biggest bubbles ever and is great for all ages!

we specialise in kids’ themed parties Sue: 073 250 8572 | sue@kidspartyfactory.co.za www.kidspartyfactory.co.za

Kiddies’ parties & Corporate events

*Kiddies & adult décor & Function Hire * soft play * Jumping Castles * Kiddies’ entertainment * Gazebos * Balloon art & Heliums * popcorn & Candy Floss * Mascots * Bubble Machines & More Jumping castle, décor and entertainment packages from R1145

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

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• Party in a box packages • Candy buffets• Party décor • Custom party goodies Call Angelique 083 792 0906

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

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Speciality Themed Cakes

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

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

I also perform at Adult Birthday Parties, High Teas, Kitchen Teas, Bridal Showers & Corporate Events

Adrian the Magician

Ranel 072 6022 308 ranel@cakeflair.co.za www.cakeflair.co.za 9 reasons to choose Magician Adrian Smith

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

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

Fun & Laughter with

TOM & Little Top Parties

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

031 - 811 4145 info@bigtop.co.za www.bigtop.co.za

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

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

Ashika Bishun 082 774 5282 • 078 459 8003 info@hunnybeez.co.za www.hunnybeez.co.za

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Clown magic show, balloon sculpting, juggling & face-painting!

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

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WE DELIVER

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• Barney Castle • Ball Castle • Barbie Castle • Slide Castle • Shaded Castle • Bubble Machine • Generator • Kiddies’ Tables & Chairs • Chocolate Fountain Tel. 031 - 262 5640 or 083 777 8878

Helium Balloons Party Décor Occasions Cakes Dress up Entertainment

Shop 2, 28 Mackeurtan Ave, Durban North 083 795 1384

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Duration: 2 Hours • 4 Jugs of cooldrink • A chocolate per child • A packe t of chips per child • Umpire for the game

Reinet 031 - 569 2173 • reinet@durbannorthactioncricket.co.za 10% discount upon presentation of this advert

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

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Foam & Inflatable Fun

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National Call Centre 0861 2463 00 (9am - 9pm) Or Book Online www.cinecentre.co.za All Bookings Are Done By Credit/Debit Card ONLY

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balloon supplies, printing & decorating

031 573 1126 • 079 390 3838 balloonsj4u@icon.co.za www.balloonsjust4u.co.za

Call or Whatsapp Hassim 083 685 5577 www.partyzonehire.co.za

67 Northway (Entrance off Romsey), Durban North

Gail 082 877 8662 • Nick 083 262 5131 www.kzninflatables.co.za • gail@kzninflatables.co.za www.mumsmail.com

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Candy Floss

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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

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

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

083 966 7417 machinerental@vodamail.co.za

TAilorEd PACkAgES • Adult Parties/ Corporate Events • Balloon Artistry • Airbrush Tattoos • A Photographer

Face Painting

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

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

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

074 804 9289 amykarsen@gmail.com www.brushstrokes.co.za

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

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Adult & Kids’ FAncy dress Hire

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• Costumes for school events & parties available • Concert hire available from R50

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Emdoneni Lodge

Interact with Cheetahs Emdoneni Lodge and Game Farm in Hluhluwe offers guests intimate and comfortable Hluhluwe game lodge accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast or B&B basis, allowing guests to sample the delights of true South African hospitality and cuisine. Before and after dinner, you can enjoy evening drinks around the fire, at the boma or on the sundowner deck.

The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre is to care for cheetahs, serval cats, African wildcats and caracal (lynx), which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and are in need of care and rehabilitation.

They also breed where possible and release the offspring back into their natural habitat.

There are educational tours daily, with feedings during the afternoon tour and an informative talk about the animals and the project by an experienced guide. Interaction with all cats is also an option!

The centre successfully bred their female cheetah, Autumn, at Cheetah Experience in Bloemfontein recently. As their two males are infertile, they sent Autumn there to breed. She fell pregnant and gave birth to three cubs in February. Autumn returned to Emdoneni with one male cub. The new male cub is named Storm and will be used for breeding purposes.

The owners are thrilled to announce that Emdoneni Lodge is a nominee in the world’s most prestigious awards initiative for luxury hotels, the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015. “This nomination inspired us and confirmed that with hard work and commitment, anything is possible! It taught us to continue doing what we do best – serving our guests and helping to make their dreams come true,” said owners, Louis and Cecillie Nel. Contact: 035 – 562 7000/7001, office@emdonenilodge.com, www.emdonenilodge.com. www.mumsmail.com

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Come and enjoy fresh Danesi imported Italian coffee and freshly baked cakes...

Gillian’s seasoned interior design experience and eye for the unusual has created something different here for you. There’s always something special for you to discover at Gillian’s.

Gillian’s, The Coffee Lovers’ Gift Shop – Crowthorne Corner, Garlicke Drive, Ballito (Diagonally Opposite Hirsch’s) 084 500 0804 – www.gilliankdesigns.co.za

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Last Friday of every month

NEXT MARKET Friday 26 June 4pm - 8pm Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent

Offering a wide range of fresh organic produce, quality clothing, flowers, wholesome cuisine, festive bar, cocktails, decadent sweet treats and kids’ activities.

Contact Anthea or Pippa morningsidenightmarket@gmail.com

Mealtimes made fun is a South African cookbook targeted at the whole family. The recipes will appeal to babies, toddlers and the whole family.

Only locally available ingredients have been used and South African favourites included.

This book incorporates the baby-led weaning approach and contains helpful suggestions as well as information on how to make the transition to solids as easy as possible for both moms and their babies. There is an in-depth section on breastfeeding as well as the right time to introduce solids.

Mealtimes made fun contains over 120 healthy and easy-to-prepare recipes that range from purees for baby to delicious meals for the whole family. * Also available in Afrikaans as Maaltye Sonder Moeite

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June is World Blood Donor Month and Sunday 14 June is International World Blood Donor Day. The 2015 World Blood Donor Day theme is “thank you for saving my life”. It focuses on thanking blood donors who save lives every day through their blood donations. It also strongly encourages more people all over the world to donate blood voluntarily and regularly, with the slogan “Give freely, give often. Blood donation matters”.

During World Blood Donor Month, and especially on World Blood Donor Day, the knowledge that people’s lives are saved through blood donations on a daily basis will hopefully motivate regular donors to continue giving blood. People who are in good health and have never given blood, particularly young people, are encouraged to start doing so.

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In order to be a blood donor one must be over the age of 16, weigh more than 50kg, be in good health and lead a sexually safe lifestyle.

In Durban North there is a Blood Donor Centre at Kensington Square which is open from Monday to Saturday. The centre will run a special World Blood Donor Day drive on Saturday 13 June. There will be a number of blood drives at various venues during the month.

Mum’s Mail and Tate, Nolan & Knight, together with The Durban North Blood Donor Centre, will run a blood drive on 17 July for Mandela Day, when community members can donate their valuable time and blood and even have the opportunity to sign up as a bone marrow donor.

For more information contact the Durban North Blood Donor Centre on 031 – 564 6070 or visit www.sanbs.org.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Granny Mouse Spa Goes The Extra Hours!

Granny Mouse Country House and Spa is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in South Africa, the KZN Midlands.

Rejuvenate all your senses in the Caversham Valley beside the soothing sounds of the Lions River.

packages – from the Pick ‘n Mix menu to a Full Day Re-awakening package and Half day Soother – just a few of the offerings on the menu.

This adjustment is just another way that Granny Mouse is ensuring their clients are Spa facilities include a steam room, a the number one priority. jacuzzi and a hydrotherapy bath which can be privately booked as one of the Hydro Bath Therapies. The Spa team also offers signature packages and make-up for special occasions.

On Monday 11 May, the Spa at Granny Mouse adjusted their operating hours to accommodate the needs of their customers. The new times will be from 8am to 7pm, seven days a week.

To make a booking contact 033 – 234 4071.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one Visit them for a Thalgo Classic Facial, Swedish or Hot Stone Massage, Salt Glow R500 Granny Mouse Spa voucher to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com Full Body Exfoliation, CSpa Shimmer Milk to enter.

Bath, a wax or try one of their signature

Spend this Father’s Day in KZN Midlands

For a truly unforgettable, Father’s Day, come and join the many who have visited Sierra Resort and keep coming back. Situated in the heart of the Natal midlands farmlands just outside of Mooi River and conveniently close to Nottingham road and Giants Castle.

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Visit our website: www.sierraresort.co.za

For reservations contact: Vanessa on +27 (0) 31 309 1430

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Everyday Life • 25 May – 13 Jun, ANIMA-ANIMUS ART EXHIBITION, ArtSPACE Durban, 3 Millar Road, Durban artists Swany and Bernice Stott re-imagine the Jungian feminine and masculine archetypes in a joint exhibition, contact 031 – 312 0793.

• 1 – 30 Jun (Tues & Wed), 9am – 12pm (Tues), 6pm – 9pm (Wed), MOSAIC CLASSES, Kloof, www.kznmosaics.co.za, Sheila, sheila@kznmosaics.co.za, cost: R75 p/session + materials.

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

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat), 9am – 11am, Durban North, PAINTING, DRAWING, METHODS & TECHNIQUES (for ages 8 – 18 years), Suzette, 074 178 9388.

• 13 Jun (2nd Sat monthly), 9am, NORTH COAST ARTISTS DEMO AND MEETING, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Glenashley, visitors R40, members R30, refreshments included, for more information visit www.north-coast-artists. com.

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

• 4 Jun, MY BUSINESS EXPO, Africa’s leading entrepreneurial event, exciting new developments, an array of business seminars, top speakers, practical and interactive information, entrance is free for all who pre-register online, visit www. mybizexpo.co.za.

• 9 Jun, 8.30am – 10.30am, BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, hosted by MaxProf, Durban Chamber of Commerce, a must for all VAT registered companies, RSVP by 8 June to mchunun@durbanchamber.co.za or call 031 – 335 1028.

• 11 Jun, 7.30am for 8am, UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS 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.

• 18 Jun, 8am, BBN BALLITO BUSINESS NETWORK, venue to be confirmed, meet like-minded people, share your business and make new contacts, email ballito@bbnbusinessnetwork. co.za.

• 19 Jun, 10am, HIRSCH’S WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING, Hirsch’s Springfield, contact Bianca Hauser on 031 – 242 2600 or bianca@hirschs.co.za.

• 24 Jun, 8am, BBN UMHLANGA BUSINESS NETWORK, venue to be confirmed, meet like-minded people, share your business and make new contacts, email umhlanga@ bbnbusinessnetwork.co.za.

• 25 Jun, 8am, BBN HIGHWAY BUSINESS NETWORK, venue to be confirmed, meet like-minded people, share your business and make new contacts, email highway@ bbnbusinessnetwork.co.za.

• 25 Jun, 10am, HIRSCH’S BUSINESS NETWORKING, Hirsch’s Springfield, contact Bianca Hauser on 031 – 242 2600 or bianca@hirschs.co.za.

• 26 Jun, 7.30am – 10am , DYNAMIC WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Square Ridge Boutique Hotel and Spa, Umhlanga, R125 (nonmembers), R100 (members), contact Roxanne on Durban@ dwib.co.za.

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• 1 – 30 Jun (every Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, charity shop, tea garden and nursery open to public, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 1 – 30 Jun (Mon – Thurs), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, where buying is giving, donations of new or reusable item gladly accepted, charity shop – all sales directly benefit the children of Child Welfare Durban & District, contact 031 – 312 9313.

• 4 Jun, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, PINK PHOENIX CANCER FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL FASHION SHOW, fundraising event for Kids4Life, Beverley Hills Hotel, prizes, fashion, gourmet food, to book visit www.pinkphoenix.co.za.

• 7 Jun, SPAR WOMEN’S 10KM/5KM RACE, Kingsmead Stadium, support The Domino Foundation, R150pp, to enter visit www.domino.org.za/sparladies.

• 25 Jun, 6.30pm for 7pm, CROW’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER, The Great Ilanga Room, Southern Sun Elangeni, Durban, dress black tie, R500pp or R4 500 per table of 10, to book contact Claire on 031 – 462 1127 or fundraiser@ crowkzn.co.za.

• 27 Jun, 9am – 1pm, HOWICK HOSPICE WINTER FAIR, Howick Hospice, 7 Mansfield Rd, Howick, contact 033 – 330 5257, fundraiser@howickhospice.org.za.

• 24 Jul, 10.30am, THE LEARN PROJECT’S FUNDRAISING GOLF DAY, Royal Durban Golf Club, fun-filled golf day followed by dinner and prize giving, lucky draw prizes, all proceeds go to The LEARN Project’s initiatives, R1 600 per four ball, to enter call Lucy on 082 458 5171.

• 1 – 30 Jun, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko Culinary Adventures, 596B Musgrave Rd, Durban, cooking@ geckoschool.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Jun, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, from Umhlanga to Upper Highway, to book email danielle@pheka.co.za or www.pheka.co.za or phone 072 2615192.

• 1 – 30 Jun (Tue, Thurs, Wed, Sat), VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, to book email info@cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Jun, various massage workshops and beauty therapy workshops, Greenwood Park, from R300 (includes 3 lessons), contact Sharla, sharlanaidoo@gmail.com, 082 434 6000.

• 1 – 30 Jun, various dates & times, INFANT MASSAGE – bond, interact and communicate with your baby, Holistic Baby, various venues in Durban, 5 week course, R600pp, contact Lisa on 072 623 3266,hello@holisticbaby.co.za, www. holisticbaby.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Jun, LEARNING BOOSTER WORKSHOPS, Mind Moves Institute, 90 Danville Ave, Glenashley, contact Michaela de Gier, 074 101 2616, michaela.degier@mindmoves.co.za, www.mindmoves.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Jun, VARIOUS BUSINESS TRAINING COURSES, KZN Business Training Centre, 23 Jan Hofmeyer Rd, Westville, visit www.kznbusinesstraining.co.za for more info, to book contact 031 – 267 1229 or email nikki@kznbiz.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Jun (weekdays), various times, DAILY SCRAPBOOKING CLASSES, Scrapbooking @ J-9’s, 4A Torvale, 4 Moreland Drive, La Lucia, booking essential, contact Janine, jay9cc@gmail.

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Everyday Life • 4 – 5 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, John Wesley School, Pinetown, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat), 11am – 12pm, COMPUTER LESSONS, learn computer skills in a fun environment, Gr4 – Gr7 levels, Computers4Kids, 124 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, Marlini, 074 113 8364, umhlanga@ computers4kids.co.za, www.computers4kids.co.za. R500pp per month.

• 10 – 11 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, La Lucia Junior Primary, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 11 – 12 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Montclair Senior Primary, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 17 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, St James School, Greyville, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 22 – 23 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Thomas More, Kloof, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

• 24 – 25 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Brighton Beach, Bluff, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, orders@books2you.co.za.

com, 083 286 5656.

• 1 – 30 Jun, GOODPET TRAINING, dog training, pet behaviour consultations, puppy socialising, adult & senior dog education, various days and times, various classes, Glenwood and Durban, contact Mari Borain or Tiaan Kotze, 084 467 6050, www.goodpet.co.za.

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

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

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun (Tues), various dates, 8.30am – 10am, INFANT MASSAGE WORKSHOP, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville, fun dynamic workshop for moms and their babies, to book contact alison@infantmassagekzn.co.za, 083 661 6682, www. infantmassagekzn.co.za.

• 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, contact 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics. co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat) 8am – 12pm, STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOP, Grades 5 – 7, Glenwood, R998 per child, contact Liz on 074 182 3428, hitthebooks2@gmail.com.

• 6 – 7 Jun, 8.30am – 4.30pm INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN, The Studio, Hillcrest, learn the essentials about designing and caring for your own garden, R820pp, contact Lindsay on 082 449 9237, info@schoolofgardendesign.com, www.schoolofgardendesign.com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat), 9am – 10am, TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES (TRE) WORKSHOP, six simple stretching exercises, release past & present tension in the body, tap into your body’s own healing resources by boosting the immune system, safe & easy, all ages, to book contact Hazel on hohumhlanga@ telkomsa.net or 083 400 5924.

• 30 Jun, 1pm, HIRSCH’S DOMESTIC TRAINING, Hirsch’s Springfield, contact Bianca Hauser on 031 – 242 2600 or bianca@hirschs.co.za.

• 1 – 2 Jul, FASHION CAMP FOR TEEN GIRLS, Quarters Hotel, 101 Florida Road, Durban, finishing course for young ladies including workshop kits, lunch and fashion cover, R1 000pp, contact Sabrina on 083 292 5330, sabrina@fashionnanny. co.za, www.fashionnanny.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Jun, 9am – 3pm, various weekends, INCLUSION EDUCATIONAL COURSES, R5 850, 6 courses, ETDP SETA (Educational SETA) = 55 credits and SACE (CDP points), contact Sandra, 083 709 4543, sandramontague@telkomsa.net.

• 1 – 30 Jun, 9am – 12pm, VARIOUS STUDY SKILLS COURSEs, learn to study smarter, Kip McGrath Education Centre, 125 Ridgetown Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge, contact Tracy on 031 – 566 1110, 082 042 2556, www.kipmcgrath. co.za, admin@kipumhlanga.co.za.

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

• 1 – 2 Jun, BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIR, Berea Primary School, hundreds of books to discover, from blockbusting bestsellers to fantastic non-fiction, every book bought helps get free books for your school, contact Kathy, 031-705 7744, orders@ books2you.co.za.

• 1 – 28 Jun, 7pm (Tues-Sat), 2.30pm (Sat & Sun), SHREK THE MUSICAL, Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, tickets range from R180pp to R300pp, book through Computicket.

• 4 – 6 Jun, TIMELESS, a musical showcase of everlasting hits, Roy Couzens Theatre, Westville Boys’ High School, to book contact 079 429 2898, all proceeds go to charity.

• 7 Jun, 2.30pm and 7pm, BRUTAL TUNES, Westville Old Boys’ Club, Westville Country Club, a most macabre musical mixture of madness, murder & mirth starring Lisa Bobbert & Anthony Stonier, with internationally acclaimed concert pianist, tickets cost R170 including a main meal, or R120 for show only, book at Computicket or email Roland for bookings on roland@stansell.za.net.

• 16 Jun, 7pm, SWINGTIME WITH PLATFORM JAZZ, Westville Old Boys’ Club, Westville Country Club, the best of swing music from the 30s, 40s and 50s, tickets cost R220 including a buffet dinner, or R120 for show only, book at Computicket or email Roland for bookings on roland@stansell.za.net.

• 30 May, 9am – 12pm, JOHN WESLEY PRE-PRIMARY FUN DAY, 4 Daventry Place, La Lucia, family fun, games, prizes, activities, rides and food.

• 31 May, PILATES IN MOTION FULL DAY PILATES RETREAT, Waterfall Retreat Centre, bookings essential, to book contact Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@pilatesinmotion.co.za.

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Everyday Life • 1 Jun, 5am – 6am, WINTER CHALLENGE 8-WEEK BOOT CAMP, join the resistance, contact Aileen on 083 226 1576 or email aileen@cpmbatcoaching.com.

• 1 – 30 Jun, Mon & Wed: 8.30am & 5.30pm, Tues & Thurs: 9am (TLC for the not so fit) & 6pm, Fri: 8.30am, Sat: 8am, HATHA/FLOW YOGA CLASSES, Centre for Wellbeing, Durban North, contact Christine, 084 444 9377, www.jivandacentre. co.za.

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

• 1 – 30 Jun (Tues & Thurs), 3.45pm – 4.30pm, KARATE, KICKBOXING, SELF-DEFENCE, Elangeni Amphitheatre, North Beach, contact Kyoshi Ejaz, 079 498 6030.

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun (Fri), 2pm – 5pm, AQUAMASSAGE FOR KIDS, Shop L37 Westwood Mall, Emelia, 083 782 0777, aquamassage.e@gmail.com, www.h2obodyexperience, R50pp.

• 6 Jun, 6.30pm, DURBAN NORTH COLLEGE VENISON FESTIVAL, 25 Prospect Hall Road, Durban North, evening of fun for the grown-ups, potjies, entertainment, food, nu u18s, R150pp, contact 031 – 564 1347, admin@durbannorthcollege.co.za, www.durbannorthcollege.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sun), 9am, ‘ARISE’, St Martin’s Church, 12 Chelsea Drive, Durban North, a fun and God-filled programme during the family service, all children from Grade R – 7 welcome, contact Sarah on 031 – 563 1222, sarah@ stmartinschurch for more information.

• 7 & 28 Jun (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm & 4 Jul (Sat), 10.30am & 2.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200, pensioners & children: R140, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, contact 082 353 6003, bookings@ umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

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

• 14 Jun, 10.30am, GATSBY CORPORATE POLO EVENT, Shongweni Polo Club, dress up in a Great Gatsby theme and enjoy a fun day out in true polo style, top teams from Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape and the Free State will compete, tickets cost R50 – R100, book via www.webtickets.co.za.

• 26 Jun – 5 Jul, 11am – 7pm daily, KIDZ ZONE AT EAST COAST RADIO HOUSE & GARDEN SHOW, Durban Exhibition Centre, fun crafts, activities and entertainment for your children while you browse the show, R25 per hour, contact Tina on 082 852 3688, info@wartandfish.co.za.

• 28 Jun – 5 Jul, 5 – 12Jul, 12 – 19 Jul, SUMMER IN JULY AT SUGAR BAY, Zinkwazi Beach, various week-long camps, various themes, contact 032 – 485 1778 or holidays@sugarbay.co.za.

• 6 – 12 Jul, RSPA THEATRE CAMP, Gr 7 – 12 students, HellaHella outdoor Centre (near Richmond), one-week intensive theatre camp, to request your registration pack email info@rspca.co.za with “Camp Reg Pack” in the subject.

• 13 – 14 Jul, HOLIDAY BOOT CAMP, Giba Valley, contact 082 782 6432, www.boot-camp.co.za.

• 29 May, 26 Jun (last Fri monthly), 4pm – 8pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, a wide range of fresh organic produce, quality clothing, flowers, wholesome cuisine, festive bar, cocktails,

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decadent sweet treats and kids’ activities, contact Anthea or Pippa on morningsidenightmarket@gmail.com.

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

• 5 Jun, 5pm – 9.30pm, ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET, Level 5 parking lot, Musgrave Centre, crafts, food, live music, www. musgravecentre.co.za.

• 5 Jun, 5pm, DURBAN NORTH COLLEGE NIGHT MARKET, 25 Prospect Hall Road, Durban North, fun for the whole family, food, clothes, jewellery, kids’ rides, contact 031 – 564 1347, admin@durbannorthcollege.co.za, www. durbannorthcollege.co.za.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat), 7am – 11am, MORNINGSIDE FRESH FOOD MARKET, Gordon Road Girls’ School, fresh organic foods and other delights, entertainment for the whole family, contact 083 309 2146.

• 6 & 20 Jun (Sat), 9.30am – 1.30pm, KLOOF COUNTRY MARKET, Piggly Wiggly, 10 Msenga Rd, Kloof, contact 082 454 3181.

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

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

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

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

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat), 9am – 1pm, MARIANHILL MONASTERY CRAFT MARKET, 031 – 700 9028.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat), 9am – 2pm, ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET, Essenwood Park, 031 – 208 1264, 082 460 0625, info@essenwoodmarket.com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat), 6.30am – 10.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, 1 Fraser Rd, Hillcrest, a day of wonderful food, live and unique handcrafted items and gifts, contact Christine, 083 777 1674, info@shongwenimarket. co.za, www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 7 Jun (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, contact Tracy, 083 301 1522, hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com.

• 7 Jun, 8am, PAWS & PETS ENTHUSIASTS MARKET, Waterfall Library, proceeds go to Mazarat Animal Rescue Kennels.

• 7 Jun (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.

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

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sun), 10am – 3.30pm, GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET, Uitsig Road, Durban North, live music, food, shopping, playground for children, entertainment, music,

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• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www. stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@ gmail.com • 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sun), 9am – 4pm, SUNDAY FLEA MARKET, Amphitheatre, North Beach Pavilion site, Durban, 031 – 301 3200.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (Sun), 9am – 2pm, UPMARKET UMHLANGA, Umhlanga Centre, 185 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, 031 – 561 9111, www.upmarketumhlanga.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun (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.

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

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

• 14 Jun (2nd Sunday monthly), 9am – 2pm, THE PLAY MARKET, Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, 110 Stockville Rd, Westmead, a market for the whole family, Craft beer & wine, live music, designer stalls, entertainment, Derryn, 071 307 0823, gotoplaymarket@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ gotoplaymarket, R10 entrance into Giba Gorge.

• 19 Jun, 5pm – 10pm, GLENASHLEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL’S MOONLIGHT CARNIVAL, Glenashley Preparatory School, Marion Ave, food, games, rides, prizes, contact 031 – 572 3647.

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

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

• 28 Jun (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, contact woder@wondermarket.co.za. www. wondermarket.co.za.

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

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jun (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.

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

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

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

• 4 Jun (1st Thurs monthly), 9.30am, KLOOF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE, Kloof Town Hall, contact Sue, 031 – 764 3974, 076

431 1022.

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

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

• 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun (Fri), 9.30am – 11.30am, PEBBLES INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUP & COFFEE MORNING FOR MOMS AND LITTLE ONES, The Rock Church, cnr Tamarind Close & Umhlanga Rocks Drive, free, contact Tara, 084 567 7776.

• 9 Jun, (2nd Tues monthly), 9.30am – 11.30am, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, Durban North Methodist Church Hall, Swapo Rd, guest speaker Dr Lucille Heslop, Oncologist, will talk on Nutritional Support, Dos & Don’ts, contact Sheila Moolman, 031 – 563 5274, 083 270 0995, sheilamm@ telkomsa.net.

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

• 15 Jun (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.

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

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

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

• 24 Jun (last Wed monthly), 6pm – 7.30pm, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, St Michael’s Anglican Church, cnr Marine Drive & Durban View Rd, Umhlanga, contact Paul Ferreira, 031 – 572 4698, 083 659 1524, paulrf@absamail.co.za.

• 20 Jun (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, guided walks, picnic & braai. Beachwood Mangroves honorary Officers are in need of volunteers, contact Bill on 082 559 2839.

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

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For children • Project Dad: Make Every Day an Adventure with Dad. Hey dads, want to make playtime more creative? This book contains 20 fun projects for dads to help you do just that! Bursting with great ideas for hands-on dads everywhere, from robot puppets to fantastic castles made out of cardboard boxes, this book is an awesome gift for Father’s Day. • The 13-Storey Treehouse by Bestselling Author Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton. What could be cooler than living in a treehouse? Living in the world’s coolest 13-Storey treehouse that has man-eating sharks, a marshmallow machine, monster mermaids, giant bananas and burp-gas-filled bubbles. Griffiths’ text and Denton’s cartoonstyle pen ink illustrations are filled with the right mix of silliness that made my belly burst with deep loud hearty laughter! This title has all the right ingredients to get young reluctant readers to enjoy reading and is a mustread for fans of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”. Get ready for some off-the-wall humour and laugh out loud moments!

For adults Be sure to present your favourite guy with these awesome dad-approved books this Father’s Day! • Memory Man by David Baldacci. There’s nothing better than something new by a favourite author. Baldacci has tried something new – an astounding and engaging new thriller with an interesting new detective, Amos Decker, who races to hunt down a terrible killer. This is definitely a wonderful addition to the mystery and thriller genre. Baldacci has done it again with his captivating characters and astonishing twists throughout.

Here’s hoping Amos Decker has more in store for us in years to come!

• Ultimate Book of Beers. This hardcover book with an accompanying tasting notes book within a slipcase provides a fascinating introduction to the most renowned beers in the world. Including more than 400 of the finest beers from around the globe, from trapping monasteries in Belgium to microbreweries, each beer is accompanied by colour photography, historical information, as well as detailed tasting notes describing the beer’s appearance, style and unique flavours. Cheers to dad building up his own record of the beers he has tried!

• Puzzles for the Small Room. The next time nature calls, kick your grey cells into action with these clever conundrums. With 150 word searches, canny crosswords, super Sudoku and more to do on the loo, this absolutely brilliant puzzle book is sure to keep dad entertained!

Contact: Bianca Adendorff, Bargain Books, 073 812 1460, biancaleeadendorff@gmail.com, www.bargainbooks.co.za.

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