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Issue 145 • Durban • May 2017

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Editor: Victoria Arthur • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Operations Director: Andrew Arthur • andrew@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 Sub-Editor: Sarah Mackintosh • sarah@mumsmail.com • 072 384 9553 Accounts: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 3) Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 0) Joeleen Botha • joeleen@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Carryn McCann • carryn@mumsmail.com • 082 827 6710 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Kairav and Tharshey Gurayah Photographer: Tilanie Grote, Marshmallow Images 084 5076332, info@marshmallowimages.com

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Mum’s the Word Mums the world over deserve to be spoilt rotten on Mother’s Day with special goodies like flowers and chocolates. But here’s another gift suggestion which should surprise and delight her.

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Editor’s Life

No rest for the wicked… or is there?

Meet bestselling international author lesley Pearse

After a very busy March, which was spent finalising plans for the 4th Annual Mum’s Mail PMB Ladies ‘Vintage’ Breakfast in association with The Sunflower Fund, and which I’m pleased to announce was a HUGE success. We raised over R50 000! It was then followed by an equally busy but not quite so stressful April - although there is ALWAYS a deadline lurking around the corner that I can’t seem to run away from..!

Lesley will be at the Durban Country Club on 15 May at 12h00 promoting her latest novels. Tickets are R255 (includes a delicious lunch & complimentary drink).

RSVP to admin@booksandbooks.co.za or call 031 563 6288.

My family and I have been lucky enough to go camping not once but 3 times during the month of April, thanks to all the public holidays! We have visited the beautiful ‘Silver Streams’ resort in Underberg and spent the Easter break at ‘Bazley Beach Caravan Resort’ near Scottburgh, where the kids made new friends almost immediately.

I won R700 on the Bingo and we all had a fantastic and super chilled time. Sitting out in the evening with a glass of wine by an open fire is wonderful, especially now that the weather is cooling down, phew! Hubby really doesn’t enjoy the heat so he was very happy…but I do love the sunshine, although I am enjoying the relief of the cooler days and nights that we’ve had more recently!

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Now that we are approaching Mother’s Day, we have some lovely ideas in this issue that you may find helpful when looking for special things to do.

• Painting Café • Suppliers of pottery and mosaic inserts • Lessons in hot glass slumping, pottery and mosaic

You will also find some great competitions that you can enter so don’t delay, get onto our website ASAP and enter into all of our fab competitions for a chance to WIN! You may even win something that you could give to your mum! Good luck!

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Meet the Cover Stars

Meet the Cover Stars Kairav and Tharshey Gurayah are our handsome cover stars for May. The twins were born on 25 October 2013 to mum Jayrusha Ramasamy-Gurayah and dad Dhesigan Gurayah. Dhesigan is in business banking and Jayrusha is a lecturer in supply chain management at UKZN. The boys are three-and-a-half years old and are fraternal twins – which means they shared the womb together but grew in different sacks. Kairav developed a heart condition at three weeks and they nearly lost him, but he made a full recovery.

Although there are many similarities between the boys, their personalities are very different. They love each other immensely and cannot go on for long periods of time without each other.

Kairav calls his brother ‘Tash’ and Tharshey calls his brother ‘Kaidy’.

“We have a family tradition for Sunday morning breakfast – they love everyone being together at the breakfast table, enjoying a conversation and on Saturday night they will tell you what the breakfast menu will be,” says Jayrusha.

Kairav is an extrovert – he’s sociable, can talk your head off, he loves the outdoors, riding his bike and has an ardent passion for cars and everything associated with automobiles. He loves nature – Mitchell Park is his favourite place to ride his bikes, meet new people and visit the animals inside the park.

with people and circumstances. He slowly comes around once he sees how happy his brother is. Tharshey loves building puzzles and can put a 45 to 50 piece puzzle together on his own with very little help. He also loves trains and Thomas is his best buddy.

Both boys love reading – Daddy reads a story every night before bed, they love this time that the three spend together. The naughtiest, scariest thing they have ever done together is climb out of a window at home and sit by the pool having a chat – that’s where their aunt found them!

“When my babies were born we needed a lot of help from my wonderful mom, aunt and sister-inlaw. They all played a vital role in the first year; they offered unconditional love, care and support both to my husband and me,” explains Jayrusha.

With Mother’s Day coming up in May, Jayrusha has this advice to share with new moms: “Motherhood is a very private, beautiful and individual journey. Of all the roles in life nothing is as treasured as the joy of having to nurture and watch a child grow and develop through so many stages of life. Nothing is faultless and there is no way to be a ‘perfect’ mother. Just do the very best you can every day, spend time bonding with your child, receive the challenges and difficulties as they come, accept your child for who he or she may be, be proud of the love that you share, knowing that you will do your best every day for your child’s wellbeing.”

Written by Sarah Mackintosh

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Picnic in Style at Tala Collection Private Game Reserve Whether it is a romantic occasion or just a fun family outing, a picnic in the great outdoors is a pastime that never grows old.

Impromptu road-trips and exploring the countryside are perfect opportunities to pack a picnic basket to be enjoyed outdoors.

However, if you are planning a visit to Tala Collection Private Game Reserve why not experience a day-trip with a difference and enjoy a game drive AND a Gourmet Picnic Basket? Tala Collection has introduced the Gourmet Picnic Basket in response to visitors wanting to lunch outdoors in a picnic atmosphere – but still enjoy the delights of the Tala Restaurant.

“We have come up with a delicious menu to choose from,” says Armand du Toit, general manager at Tala Collection. The selection includes calamari with a tartare sauce, smoked snoek pate with crackers or chicken and red onion marmalade sandwiches, on the savoury side and chocolate tarts, mini custard puffs or fruit skewers for desserts,

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to name a few.”

The Gourmet Picnic Basket costs R220 per basket which consists of eight selected items and serves two people. Additional items can be ordered at R30 per item and a minimum of 24 hours is required to prepare the special basket.

“We have so much to enjoy and appreciate here at Tala Collection. The tranquillity of the African bush, a mix of acacia thornveld and open grassland, our resident wildlife, a game drive to see it all and a delicious Gourmet Picnic Basket makes for the best day.” concludes Armand.

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Because all moms are special, Bidvest McCarthy Volkswagen Durban are giving away an overnight stay for a family of four at Tala Collection Private Game Reserve. Like and share their Facebook page to be entered into the lucky draw to stand a chance to win: www.facebook.com/VolkswagenDeals.

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Umgeni Steam Railway

Enjoy a Family Outing with Umgeni Steam Railway The Inchanga Choo Choo Steam Train, as it is affectionately known, runs from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to and from Inchanga Station, on the last Sunday of each month along the edge of the picturesque Valley of a 1000 Hills. Inchanga is a colonial station built in 1895 and is 45 minute ride along the old main line. The line was built in the late 1800s and is one of the oldest active railway lines in South Africa today.

At Inchanga Station visitors will find the popular Inchanga Station Craft Market where many hand crafted items can be found. There is also a tea garden and a museum.

train returning to Inchanga.

Don’t miss their Mother’s Day train ride on Sunday 14 May (diesel power) and Sunday 28 May (steam power) at 8.30am and 12.30pm. This is a wonderful family outing to enjoy!

Tickets cost R240 per adult and R170 for pensioners and children under 12 years.

Seats are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Passengers can also join the train for the 10.30am departure from Inchanga for Kloof where you can sit down to fine pub fare and an ice cold beer at the Stokers Arms Station Restaurant, and still be in time for the 12.30

For more information or online bookings visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com or phone 087 808 7715, 082 353 6003.

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Carrot soup Ingredients: • 30ml butter • ½ onion, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 750g carrots, roughly chopped • 750ml chicken or vegetable bouillon • 2,5ml ground cumin • 1ml ground allspice • 15ml honey • 5ml lemon juice • 7,5ml salt • 7,5ml pepper • 60ml sour cream • Red pepper pesto and chopped chives Directions: • Melt butter in a pot and sauté onions until tender. • Add garlic and carrots, cooking for about 5 minutes. • Add the bouillon, cumin, allspice, salt, pepper, honey and lemon juice and bring to the boil. • Simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on and then place in a well-sealed Wonderbag on a mat or cloth.

• Leave to cook for 4 hours, remove the pot and blend the soup until smooth. • Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream, red pesto oil and chopped chives Turkey Kale Soup Ingredients: • 15ml olive oil • 1 white onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 400g lean ground turkey • 425g can cannellini beans • 1lt chicken broth • 750ml kale, chopped • 5ml salt • 5ml dried oregano • 5ml black pepper • 5ml fennel seeds, ground • 30ml parmesan cheese Directions: • Heat the olive oil in a 5 litre pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ground turkey. Cook through, then add the beans and chicken broth. • Add the kale, cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. Once the kale begins to wilt, add the oregano, fennel, salt and pepper.

• Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes, cover and place in the Wonderbag to continue slow cooking for 4 to 6 hours. • Serve with grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas We have scoured the internet for some novel ideas for Mother’s Day – here are some great home-made gift ideas that the kids can make for mom – with a bit of help from dad!

Mini succulent garden

Buy a few mini succulents at your local nursery. Find a nice colourful pot. Fill the bottom of the bowl with small stones/rocks.

Put a layer of soil on top. One at a time, plant each succulent, scooping and packing in the cactus soil wherever needed and pushing everything in tightly. Source: www.homeyohmy.com.

DIY Peppermint Sugar Body Scrub

Mix a 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup coconut oil, about 10 drops peppermint essential oil (add to your own preference) in a bowl or zip lock bag and mix well. Once mixed, put it into a clean glass jar with a lid that seals – make sure the mouth is wide enough for mom to fit her hand in to grab a handful. Decorate your jar with red bakers twine and a gift tag. In a clean jar this Sugar Scrub will keep for up to two months and it’s the PERFECT winter bath time product!

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DIY Bath Bombs

Recipe is two parts baking soda, one part citric acid, spritz of witch hazel, fragrance oil and colourant (adjust to your preference). Mix baking soda and citric acid in a bowl and work out all the clumps.

Add the fragrance oil – the amount is up to you. Thoroughly mix into the powders. Now add your colourant. You can ONLY use non-water based liquid colour, or it will start fizzing. Thoroughly mix into the powders, using your fingers to break up colour clumps. Add the witch hazel using a spray bottle. Use about four spritzes to get the mixture to clump in your hand – as soon as your mixture makes a nice clump – it’s ready! Add the mixture to a mini muffin pan, making sure to REALLY pack the mixture HARD into your mould – this is what will keep your bomb together.

When the tray is completely packed, set a timer for 10 minutes and let them sit. After the time is up, carefully turn them onto a sheet of wax paper to let them fully dry. These need to dry for a few hours before moving them. Carefully put them into a pretty glass jar and decorate with a gift card or label.

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Mom, Can You ‘Shrink’ the Kids?

Must both parents consent for a child to receive treatment, or an assessment, by a psychologist? Often, this is asked by the psychologist or psychiatrist, herself. The simple answer is – “No, either parent has the right (and often, the duty) to consent to medical and other health care for a child.”

The Children’s Act makes it clear that a mother, whether married or not, has the full array of parental ‘responsibilities and rights’ in regard to her child. A married father has equal powers and in certain circumstances an unmarried father has the same responsibilities and rights. If in doubt about the status of unmarried fathers, you should obtain legal advice.

not hesitate to take their children (or themselves) to get whatever care may have been recommended, but fathers frequently oppose this, especially when a psychologist is involved. The reasons given are many and varied, but the opposition arises frequently from a man’s fear of having his child’s (or his) vulnerability exposed. In other words, it appears to be based on a protective instinct. Sometimes, it is seen as ‘controlling’.

In either case, I point out that the parental powers of mother and father are usually equal, unless specifically limited by a court order. My advice to the mental health care professionals is to go ahead, unless the father’s lawyers produce a strong legal case to stop that care.

For reasons of ignorance or perhaps to hide the truth, a father might refuse to give consent to having his child seen by a mental health professional. More often than not, I find that mothers do

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Essenwood Residential Home (NPC) Located on Durban’s Berea, overlooking the leafy trees of Berea Park, Essenwood Residential Home stands as a retirement home for elderly women. The competitive rates include full board, laundry services, utilities and a library. The home caters for a wide range of elderly needs. Depending on each individual person’s abilities and care requirements, accommodation is provided for independent living, assisted living and frail care. Social activities and entertainment such as movie nights, bingo, concerts and talks are some of the diversions on offer.

The modern amenities offer comfort and, coupled with the level of care and love offered by staff, Essenwood Residential Home has become sought-after by families who feel the warmth. They are reassured and confident that their family members are well cared for.

Sharing the home is an assortment of pets which bring much cheer, comfort and

entertainment to the ladies. Having been established in the late 19th century and being part of Durban’s Berea since 1921, Essenwood Residential Home is firmly rooted in Durban’s community. As a nonprofit company, Essenwood Residential Home was established to meet the needs of elderly women in the Durban community.

Their vision is to provide, on a long term basis, pleasant, secure accommodation for the elderly women of Durban – a happy home where they can enjoy life to the full, supported by professional staff committed to the highest standards of older person care. Through fundraising activities, Essenwood Residential Home strives to provide an affordable home to those in most need of assistance.

Contact: 031 – 201 3155 or visit www.essenwoodhome.co.za.

246 Stephen Dlamini Road, Musgrave.

Vacancies available for accommodation for elderly ladies in a homelike setting in Essenwood. Independent, assisted living & frail care. Step down care, palliative care & care for dementia sufferers also offered.

Prices start from R7300pm, however, elderly ladies in need without family may be eligible for assistance.

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Durban School of Floristry Durban School of Floristry offers KZN moms, especially those with some time on their hands, the opportunity to explore their hidden talents or follow their passion in the world of flower arranging.

Their floristry training caters for all levels of experience, ages and backgrounds.

From beginner and refresher courses, to more advanced courses for the floristry trade, workshops for the home executive, the wedding planner and for the good old hobbyist. Details of all our courses can be found on their website: www. durbanschooloffloristry.co.za.

Durban School of Floristry is run by Greg Baptie, a former national director, judge and tutor from Interflora, with more than 25 years’ experience in the floristry trade.

He is currently the chairman of the Durban Floral Art Society.

methods, in a friendly and relaxed manner.

Their garden teaching studio is situated on the premises of the Hellenic Community Centre, off Riverside Road in Durban North.

Of particular interest to moms will be their Flowers for Fun courses held on Saturday mornings. Watch out for their special workshops on topics such as Going Green, Mother’s Day, Reuse and Recycle, etc. Durban School of Floristry recently introduced a Modern Design course which explores the latest trends and movements in art and interior design. They also have courses of particular interest to event and wedding planners, and their draping course is a favourite! Why not give your mom one of their special gift vouchers to attend the Mother’s Day Flowers For Fun course on 6 May? Contact Durban School of Floristry on 031 – 563 1097 or www.durbanschooloffloristry.co.za for more information.

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Defy Inox Coffee Maker

When Defy delivered an Inox Coffee Maker to the Mum’s Mail offices for us to review, my first thought was that it would be complicated to operate… but I was wrong!

It is easy to clean, and super simple to use.

Just fill the water tank, put the coffee in the filter, press a button and hey presto… a few minutes later the office is filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. I can see this coffee machine helping us through many a deadline!

company was established in 1905, Defy has taken a leading role in the manufacture of major domestic appliances, pioneering amongst others the manufacturing of gas stoves, washing machines, tumble dryers, continuous clean ovens in South Africa. Defy offers the consumer a full range of kitchen appliances, as well as air conditioners and small domestic appliances.

The coffee machine features Cook Sense – Cook Sense knows when the coffee is brewed and turns off the appliance, preventing boil-overs. Other features are an LCD display with digital clock, programmable start, transparent water Visit www.defy.co.za for more level indicator, high quality glass jug for information.

12 cups (1.8L), stainless steel finish, auto shut-off and anti-drip function. Defy WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has one Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s Defy Inox Coffee Maker worth R650 to largest manufacturer and distributor of give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to major domestic appliances. Since the enter.

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Perana Set Design Local event décor specialists, Perana Set Design, listened to the calls of clientele across KZN and introduced an in-house florist. Following a number of requests from corporate and private event clients, a new online in-house florist has been established to give Durbanites even greater value for money.

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Don’t forget that staff have all been professionally trained, and that by booking your events through Perana Set Design, 10% of your booking fee gets donated to Springfield Hindu Primary School for upgrades to essential school facilities.

With free delivery to every address within 25km of Umhlanga, it’s a super-simple clickand-go process which means you can have exquisite floral arrangements and hampers delivered to your door – no mess, no fuss!

Pay by credit or debit card or EFT, and even enquire after custom made bouquets for your special occasions.

To thank you for your support, Mum’s Mail and Perana Set Design are giving away 10 Mother’s Day hampers valued at R150 each, plus an additional R100 voucher for each recipient to spend at Perana Set Design’s online florist!

What makes this such a great step forward is that now clients can turn to Perana Set Design for event décor and set-up, stage set design, traditional catering AND flowers – and event management services are still completely FREE for all accepted quotes over R15 000! There’s nowhere else you’d

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Springlights Lighting Specialists is different to other lighting specialists in that they offer a large range of bespoke chandeliers and pendants. They have a team of fabricators who can custom-make outdoor or indoor metal pendants in a variety of finishes – chrome, brass or antique brass. They also have a wide range of lamp fittings to choose from in their electronic catalogues.

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PMDD Can Be Tamed For many women, their menstrual cycle can become a nightmare due to altered hormone levels and that may cause Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a mood disorder characterised by significant low mood levels in the luteal (second) phase of the menstrual cycle. This may severely affect their general and mental well-being.

Symptoms Common symptoms include depressed mood, anxiety and panic attacks, marked irritability, feelings of being overwhelmed, difficulty concentrating, fatigue and even suicidal thoughts. “Women with PMDD are not ‘weak’, nor do they have ‘unstable personalities’. PMDD is not all in your head.

– it is a diagnosable medical illness that can and should be treated by a medical professional, explains Dr Vythilingum, a psychiatrist based at Akeso Psychiatric Clinic in Kenilworth, Cape Town.

Cause “During the menstrual cycle there is a gradual rise in oestrogen that peaks just before ovulation and falls at the time of ovulation. After ovulation, oestrogen rises again, but to lower levels than normal.

The dominant hormone at this time is progesterone, which peaks just before you get your period, when both hormone levels fall. It is this second half of the cycle, called the luteal phase, when women with PMDD experience symptoms.

Treatment PMDD is best treated through a combination of approaches – medication, psychological and lifestyle changes, Dr Vythilingum points out. The good news, however, is that PMDD is a treatable mood disorder and that “most women with appropriate treatment, recover completely,” concludes Dr Vythilingum. Support from family and friends is also vital and you should seek the help of an experienced therapist.

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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness May is International Multiple Sclerosis Month. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating condition that has been baffling the medical world for more than a century.

According to medical science there is no cure for MS and a minuscule understanding as to what causes this condition. MS affects the brain and spinal cord, a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease.

marked by weakness, numbness, a loss of muscle coordination, extreme fatigue and problems with vision, speech and bladder control. Depression in its various forms is one of the most common and challenging symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis.

Extreme heat and the slightest form of stress make the condition worse. Surrounding an MS patient with love, respect and understanding ignites healing. The MS symptoms can become severe at any time of the day. MS patients need the support and encouragement of their family, friends, work colleagues and community to manage and cope with this devastating condition.

For more information contact In MS, the body’s own immune system Dee Munks, Chairman of Multiple attacks the myelin sheath which wraps Sclerosis South Africa KZN on 083 411 around the nerve fibres to protect them.

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How Can Chiropractic Help You? The Chiropractic Adjustment corrects neuromusculo-skeletal imbalances in the body called a subluxation, fixation or misalignment.

By adjusting your spine, joints and muscles, you alleviate pressure off your nervous system, which is the primary controller of all functions throughout your body. Pressure is also alleviated off your circulatory system, allowing for improved blood flow and oxygen to all your organs, tissues and cells throughout your body. By adjusting your whole body you stimulate the natural opiates in your body called endorphins. This gives you that ‘enhanced energy-feel good’ experience, just like you feel during and after beneficial exercise.

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Chiropractic therefore, can also be seen as a form of exercise that stimulates your body in a specific manner, allowing your bodily systems to be free of restrictions, to express your full healing potential. This whole body approach is a proactive one for your general health and wellness. It prevents problems from building up, stimulates and enhances your energy levels. Pain and symptoms disappear when you maintain your body, spine and nervous system in optimum working order. We are reminded that something is wrong with our health when we experience some kind of pain, sign or symptom. Physical symptoms are very often the last thing to show up, and as you get older, it can be too late.

The absence of pain does not necessarily mean that you are healthy in mind and body. Your body is amazing in that it puts up with a great deal of stress and abuse before symptoms and illness appear. Be proactive about your health and take the steps to prevent the build-up that results in chronic fatigue, insomnia, pain and illness.

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World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day, observed on 31 May, is an initiative run by the World Health Organization (WHO). The aim of this event is to inform the public about the dangers of using tobacco and make them aware of the business practices of tobacco companies. World No Tobacco Day also aims to educate people about the work that WHO undertakes in fighting the global tobacco epidemic. A large part of this work is educating the public about the manipulative tactics tobacco companies use to ‘dupe’ people into smoking their products.

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Tobacco companies spend billions of dollars on advertising each year, portraying people who smoke as being cool, glamorous, macho and having other valued after traits.

In truth, cigarettes are highly engineered products designed to cause addiction and which often kill.

Cigarettes are highly addictive due to the presence of nicotine in the tobacco.

However, over the years executives from the major tobacco companies have denied this. Whilst there are more restrictions on how tobacco companies can advertise their products in developed countries, in other parts of the world people are still subjected to the more aggressive and manipulative advertising tactics.

Smoking and Increased Health Risks Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Smoking is estimated to increase the risk for: • Coronary heart disease by two to four times • Stroke by two to four times • Of men developing lung cancer by 25 times • Of women developing lung cancer by 25.7 times

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A Gentle Approach to Dentistry The Smile Emporium is a dental practice situated in Musgrave Park on the Berea. This all-female team consists of dentists and oral hygienists, and the practice is owned by Dr Sheryl Smithies. There is a great emphasis placed on caring, quality dentistry and dento-facial aesthetics. Whether you need a basic dental check-up and clean, or a dental makeover with a dash of skin rejuvenation treatments thrown in for good measure, The Smile Emporium can help you. Using digital x-rays, Diode Laser treatments and 3D technology, they’ll expertly plan your Smile Design. All of their fine work is done under magnification to ensure the best fit and seal of their treatments. The laboratory that The Smile Emporium works with utilises advanced CadCam technology that delivers the best in digital crown and bridge treatments. They make beautifully naturallooking crowns and bridges.

The Smile Emporium also offers a wide range of aesthetic treatments: • Laser teeth whitening. • A range of antiwrinkle injections and skin rejuvenation treatments using Botox and Hyaluronic Acid fillers to smooth your wrinkles and sculpt your face. • Chemical peels, an easy, quick and effective way to keep your skin looking youthful and smooth. • Micro-needling to help stimulate your skin to build more collagen, creating better quality skin.

Claim your FREE smile assessment by calling 087 550 7491 or visit www.thesmileemporium.co.za (quote discount code MM04 to qualify for this offer).

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say “hello” to a younger looking and refreshed “you” The Smile Emporium offers a range of aesthetic and dental enhancements • Botox® • Fillers • Veneers • Laser teeth whitening • Implants Not sure what will work best for you? Book your appointment by calling us on 087 550 3975 and receive a free digital smile design.

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A Holistic Approach to Acne Acne is an uncomfortable condition that we hope to be rid of following our teenage years, but often need to deal with in our adult years. When the skin reacts with acne or pimples, it is telling us that something in the body is not well. Early management is very important. Best results are achieved with early detection, combined with the correct treatments and a healthy lifestyle.

Acne is the formation of blackheads, pimples, nodules and cysts in more severe cases and can be classified as mild, moderate or severe inflammatory acne.

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Mild acne does not necessarily require a doctor’s consult, and can be treated with medical skincare products. The natural instinct, however, when dealing with acne is to clear the skin, resulting in over exfoliation, or treatments that are too harsh for the condition. This may dry the skin out causing further breakouts that may worsen the condition.

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Tranquility isn’t just beauty, its wellness. It is a place where all beauty including nails, waxing, facials, massage, lash extensions, holistic including shiatsu, reflexology, reiki and sports therapies including muscle injury rehabilitation and sports massage can be enjoyed. Men and women of all ages are welcome.

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles. It is used for chronic aches and pain and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, lower back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the strokes are the same as those used in a classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and I recently went to have a deep tissue back concentrated on areas of tension and pain. massage at Tranquility Health and Beauty.

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Hey Gorgeous

Hey Gorgeous Skincare Hey Gorgeous Skincare formulates completely natural, organic and synthetic free skin, body and bath care products that are not only effective and beautifully packaged, but are made with love, in the kindest way possible. Their formulas are made for real women by real women, who just happen to be awesome cosmetic scientists. Their authenticity is their super power! Their labels are easy to read and written in plain English, because it’s important to them that they are completely transparent.

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Hey Gorgeous products are good for you and kind to the planet too. They only use the freshest natural ingredients, cold pressed oils, fair trade butters and pure essential oils straight from nature’s kitchen, because they believe that if you wouldn’t eat it, you shouldn’t put it on your skin. Up to 60% of the products you use every day are absorbed into your skin, so what is absorbed should count. They avoid all nasty synthetics, fillers

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Hey Gorgeous keeps its carbon footprint as low as possible by using only PET recycled jars and bottles, and of course, they are Beauty Without Cruelty Accredited, which means they never ever test on animals, or source ingredients from suppliers who do either.

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Kids’ Life

Rue de Lapinou: Online Children’s Boutique Rue de Lapinou was born from the desire to create an online children’s boutique where you can shop for unique, classic fashions that are proudly South African.

They are inspired by timeless, comfortable styles that have endured over the years and they have added their own modern spin to them. So, whether you love vintage garments that make you think of past treasured moments, or if you like trendy basics, there’s something for everyone!

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Their baby basics are their standard range (0 to 12 months). These include vests, body vests, leggings and sleep suits – those everyday essentials that every little person needs. All the basics can be personalised, using the online customisation tool where you can choose an embroidery image and type in the child’s name. In addition to the baby basics, they have a constantly evolving fashion collection which includes tops and bottoms for girls and boys up to two years, with some styles up to five years.

Shop online at www.ruedelapinou.com.

They deliver nationally, one to two days for delivery to main city centres, outlying areas take up to four or five days. Personalisation can take a little more time. They have a flat delivery fee of R80.

Rue de Lapinou prides themselves on their service and quality and are offering all Mum’s Mail readers 10% off their first online purchase so you can see for yourself.

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Toys R Us Toys R Us understands that choosing a gift for the MANY birthday parties that your child is invited to can be tricky. They not only want to help you find a gift, but want to make choosing the best gift a seamless process. They will be using their expert advice to inform you of what’s new, what’s hot and what’s happening in the awesome world of Toy! Twozies: Join the Collectables Craze The trend of kids collecting tiny toys is growing, and now there’s a new product on the market that has a serious cute factor.

They’re called Twozies because everything’s better two-gether!

These collectables provide children with a ‘surprise and delight’ element when they open the packaging.

Children enjoy the surprise factor in a toy, especially a collectable toy. They are eager to see what character they get, hoping that’s it’s one they don’t already have or that it’s a rare one. There is also great joy in swapping their doubles with friends Twozies are perfect for girls (or boys) aged five and over. Twozies figurines and playsets are available at Toys R Us stores countrywide.

For more information visit www.toysrus.co.za or go to www.facebook.com/ToysRUs.SouthAfrica.

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Peppa Pig Peppa Pig is an energetic piggy who lives with Mummy, Daddy and little brother George. Many of you have seen Peppa on television or on YouTube, but did you know that you can also buy her and her family and friends from the toy shop?

Peppa Pig loves to have adventures and they always end happily. She loves to play with her brother and with her friends, and she always provides a positive underlying message such as co-operation, playing together and the importance of family and friendship.

The Peppa Pig range includes characters from the television series as well as lots of fun playsets such as Peppa Pig’s Outdoor Fun Swing, Peppa’s Car and the Classroom Playset. The toys are aimed at pre-schoolers, especially children who enjoy imaginative play and role play.

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Kids’ Life/Educated Life

How to Effectively Treat Acute Coughs in Children

NICOLA BUHR Educational Psychologist

Coughs are common in school age children, occurring seven to 10 times a year. A cough is a particularly bothersome symptom that tends to resolve slowly; half of children recover by 10 days and 90% by 25 days, suggesting that 10% of children still cough three to four weeks after falling ill.

Although coughing is an important reflex defence mechanism to protect a child’s lungs and keep them clear, it can have a major impact on a child’s sleep, school performance and ability to play. A coughing child also disturbs other family members’ sleep and may be disruptive in the classroom, causing parents considerable anxiety.

Coughs are classified as acute or chronic. An acute cough lasts less than three weeks. A chronic cough lasts more than eight weeks and is usually associated with conditions such as asthma, allergy, post-viral cough and postnasal drip.

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How is an acute cough treated?

Most acute coughs are caused by viruses, which makes antibiotics generally ineffective. However, parents frequently seek over-the-counter medicines to relieve their child’s cough. Given that a cough can last up to four weeks, parents need to seek more effective treatment methods for their children. Evidence for the effectiveness of cough mixtures is not convincing.

A closer look at mucolytics Mucus in our lungs is held together by disulfide bonds. Mucolytics work by breaking these bonds. When these bonds are broken, the mucus becomes less sticky/thick and is easier to cough up. This can make it harder for germs to infect the mucus and cause chest infections.

Mucolytics are useful to alleviate coughing, mucus production and airway obstruction.

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Online Safety Tips for Children

Rules are rules: Set rules and boundaries about the time your child can spend online, when they can go online, sharing of images and how to treat others online.

Social media and the online environment Check: Make sure of the privacy settings on holds a particular set of challenges for child any online accounts your child uses and talk safety and that is why ADT recommends to them about tools to report abuse. an open line of communication between parent and child.

Children should NEVER share personal information online in forums, blogs or Here are some tips from ADT on managing websites. In addition, children must always: online risks: • Keep online friends online. They must Explore: Suggest going online together and never agree to meet online contacts in checking out various social media sites, person and not hesitate to block a contact websites, etc. that your child likes to visit. that makes them uneasy.

Show an interest in their online life as much • Think twice before posting information as you would offline. online and not post comments that could Who’s who? It is crucial to know who your embarrass them or hurt and offend others. child is talking to online. Children often • Check with their parents before don’t see those they’ve met online as downloading content or purchasing items strangers, just online friends. Explain that online. Many items are under copyright it is easy for people to be someone else and credit card details could be at risk when online and get your child to commit to also purchasing from an unsecure site. friending a trusted adult, or a parent, in all the forums they use.

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A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Educating towards Excellence

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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.

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BROADACRES PRE- PRIMARY A UNIQUE PRE PRIMARY OFFERING MUSIC, ART, DRAMA AND DANCE AS PART OF THE DAILY CURRICULUM

Broadacres lays the best foundation upon which to build further education.

A hands on learning programme develops the whole child, providing a balanced learning programme. A fully equipped gymnasium develops gross motor function.

All staff hold ECD qualifications and up to date First Aid Certificates.

Broadacres caters for children from: 2 years - 6 years, full or half day

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MONTESSORI UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE

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• 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

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Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow Family orientated. Small groups. Individual attention.

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Please visit our website for a full programme.

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

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Small “Feet” to Big “Feats” open for 2017 registrations • From 3 months to Grade R • 300m2 astro turf playground • 2 hot meals + 2 snacks daily = healthy + nutritious • 19 CCTV cameras • Large back-up generator • Colourful, stimulating environment with fantasy areas • Open during school holidays (except 3 weeks over the festive season) • One of the best pre-schools in Durban

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A.E.E.

Seeing the Bigger Picture Accelerated Education Enterprises offers end-to-end learning solutions for every stage of life. From early childhood development right through to matric, tertiary and vocational levels, AEE strives to accelerate every individual to reach their full potential. Understanding that every mind works differently, AEE uses a variety of learning approaches and training methods that help young minds to perform at their best. This means a tailored and individualised learning approach that instils values, morals and character traits that foster academic excellence. AEE represent comprehensive education without the learning gaps and barriers that often come with a mainstream approach to education.

and mastery. Individuals are allowed the time they need to achieve mastery and may not progress until it is achieved. In addition, there is emphasis on developing key life skills as well as honourable character and values.

This results in motivated learners who take responsibility for their own progress. As the PSI system deviates from the current modus operandi in public education, it is often not well understood. Not only is it based on rigorous academic research (Keller, 1968), but the system has a proven track record world-wide and has been available in South Africa for over thirty years. In fact, Accelerated Education Enterprises believes that the PSI system of education presents a compelling solution to the serious education challenges currently faced in South Africa Accelerated Education Enterprises develops and many developing countries. and distributes curriculum for a highly *PSI – Personalised System of Instruction. successful personalised system of education (PSI). The PSI system allows a learner Source: Accelerated Education to work in an individualised, self-paced Enterprises, Graham Yoko (CEO), manner that embraces discovery learning 0861 188 813, www.aeegroup.co.za.

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Educated Life PRE-SCHOOL AND BABY CARE

Creating the Future

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• 3 months to 6 years • Leave your baby in a warm, loving & stimulating nursery with individualised attention • CCTV • Nutritious meals • Air conditioned classrooms • Structured educational programme - CAPS integrated • Safe, well equipped play area • Open throughout the holidays • Opening hours 7am to 5:30pm

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• State of the art baby nursery • Warm, happy environment • Aftercare & holiday care • Feeder school to Hamptons Primary • Open all year round from 06:45 - 17:15 145 UmHLANgA ROCKS dRivE, dURBAN NORTH 031 - 563 7597 • 079 383 6705 info.junglec@iafrica.com • www.junglecubs.co.za

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence 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!”

A schOOL thAt creAtes An AWAreness And cOmpAssiOn fOr Our cOmmunity 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 Dept. of Education • Ballet, swimming, cricket, soccer, hockey and chess club included in curriculum.

Limited space available. We are offering grades 1,2,3,4, 5 and 6.

Grade 7 coming in 2018

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Educated Life

Making Exam Preparation A Little Easier For Your Teen Exams are stressful, not only for your teen, but for you too. There’s the pressure of ensuring your teen is sufficiently prepared so that they do their best on the day of the exam, and sometimes there’s also the anxiety about not feeling adequately equipped to help your teen with those key concepts that they are struggling with.

Teachers often don’t have enough time to get through all the work they need to, and the textbook covers the curriculum, but doesn’t necessarily help prepare your teen for the exam. To complicate things even further, your child as an individual has their own unique learning style.

guides were developed. These guides cover the Department of Education’s CAPS curriculum, as well as the IEB curriculum.

They cover most of the major subjects taken at school from Grade 8 to Grade 12.

But the real value is in the way these study guides deal with individual learning styles.

Ace it! helps your teen to determine what type of learner they are. It then helps your teen learn key concepts based on their learning style. So, whether your child is an auditory, visual or kinaesthetic learner, Ace it! will help them be sufficiently prepared, so that they do their best in the exam.

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Make Your Own Rainbow What’s happening?

While you normally see a rainbow as an arc of colour in the sky, they can also form in other situations. You may have seen a rainbow in a water fountain or in the mist of a waterfall and you can even make your own like you did in this experiment.

What you’ll need: Rainbows form in the sky when sunlight • A glass of water (about three quarters full) refracts (bends) as it passes through rain White paper drops – it acts in the same way when it • A sunny day passes through your glass of water. The sunlight refracts, separating it into the Instructions: colours red, orange, yellow, green, blue, • Take the glass of water and paper to a part indigo and violet. of the room with sunlight (near a window is good).

• Hold the glass of water above the paper and watch as sunlight passes through the glass of water, refracts (bends) and forms a rainbow of colours on your sheet of paper.

• Try holding the glass of water at different heights and angles to see if it has a different effect.

Source: www.sciencekids.co.nz Learn how to make a rainbow with this fun science experiment for kids. Using just a few simple everyday items you can find out how rainbows work while enjoying an interactive, hands on activity that’s perfect for kids.

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Chocolate Hedgehog Cake

Birthday Pamper Parties!

This delightful hedgehog cake is sure to be a huge hit at a kiddies’ birthday party!

Ingredients • Your favourite chocolate cake mix • Chocolate icing • Chocolate buttons • White chocolate buttons • Milk chocolate drops • Milk chocolate ball Method • Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease two cake tins or line with greaseproof paper.

• Mix up a batch of your favourite chocolate cake batter.

• Pour the cake mix evenly into your two greased cake tins.

• Bake in the centre of the oven for 23 to 28 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin then cool on a cooling rack.

• Ice a thin, even layer of icing over the top of one cake and gently press the other cake on top. Cut off a section from each side and a point at the bottom of the cake.

• Cut the point of the cake at an angle to create a nose.

• Ice a thin layer of icing over the top of the cake and stack the offcuts on top to form the shape of the hedgehog. Apply more icing to the whole cake, then place in the fridge for 30 minutes. Once set, apply another layer of icing all over the cake.

• Cut the chocolate buttons in half and place in rows along the cake to create the hedgehog’s spines.

• Create eyes using white chocolate buttons and chocolate drops as pupils. Finish off with a milk chocolate ball for the nose.

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Mesaf Warehouse Party Venue Mesaf Warehouse Party Venue situated in the Mount Edgecombe area is a cozy & fun family venue based in a business complex. We offer Pamper Me Parties, Laser Tag Parties, Toddler Parties, Indoor Foam Parties (wet or dry), Glow Parties & Teen Parties.

We have child-friendly staff to take care of your party kids & a baby room with toys & fun for smaller kids, whilst the older ones are busy having fun.

For the parents we have a tea station & can also supply meals, goodies, party packs, music & more. Spit braai/ braai facilities. Hiring of the venue also available.

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Decadent Posh Dessert Display Delightful, delicious, decadent desserts! A Posh dessert table will put a satisfied smile on every face at your next event and this month the Posh Events team share a few of their secrets with you.

extravagant floral arrangements, all work well to personalise your display. • Finally, personalised décor items and touches are key to creating a unique dessert display – simple elements such as unique labels, or laser cut words and names add a fun, personal touch to your sweetie table. Et Voila! A delicious way to add a ‘Posh’ touch of decadence to your next event.

• Start off your display with a gorgeous tablecloth to match your event’s theme.

A glass table will provide an elegant touch for an adult event. • Strategically place an assortment of beautiful sweetie jars and vases, platters and mirror boxes along your table. Be mindful of placing taller vases and jars towards the back of the table. • Fill the vases with your favourite colour-coded sweets, and arrange your baked treats on platters or mirrors. To keep your table looking styled and posh, opt for a larger variety of smaller jars and keep different types of sweets and treats separate where possible. • A beautiful backdrop will add a special touch to your setup. Items such as

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Dress-Up Relay This funny relay race game is great for families. See which team can put on all the clothing the fastest.

Materials • Two suitcases or boxes • Dress-up clothes (hats, scarves, jackets, skirts, pants, boots, and so on)

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Directions secretlabinafrica@gmail.com 1. Fill two suitcases or boxes with equal amounts of clothing. The clothes must be big enough to fit all the players.

2. Place the suitcases or boxes at one end of the room.

3. Divide the players into two equal teams.

If there’s an odd number of players, one player on the team with fewer players takes Sugar Plum Parties specialises in creating two turns. one-of-a-kind fun-filled 4. Have the teams form two lines at the end parties for girls of the room opposite the suitcases. and boys.

5. At the word go, the first player from Call Calley each team runs to one of the suitcases or 072 666 7260 boxes and dons all the clothes in it over the clothes he’s already wearing. Decide ahead Foam & Inflatable Fun of time whether buttons, zippers, and so on must be fastened.

6. When a player is completely dressed, he then quickly removes all the dress-up clothes, puts them back in the suitcase or box, and runs to the end of his team’s line.

7. The next player then takes a turn and so on until everyone on the team has had a turn.

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Diary Dates MAY AWARENESS DAYS • Anti-Tobacco Campaign Month • Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month • Burns Awareness Month • International Multiple Sclerosis Month • 1 – 8: Hospice Week • 2: World Asthma Day • 5: World Hand Hygiene Day • 6 – 12: Burns Awareness Week • 8: World Red Cross Day • 10: World Move for Health Day • 12: World Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Day • 12: International Nurses Day • 14: Mother’s Day • 26: Tekkie Tax Day • 27 May – 2: June Child Protection Week • 31: World No Tobacco Day ARTS & CULTURE • 31 Mar – 28 May, BEAUTY AND ITS BEASTS ART EXHIBITION, Durban Art Gallery, Jenny Stretton, 031 – 311 2264, 031 – 332 7286.

• 2 May (1st Tues monthly), 9am, LA LUCIA CAKE DECORATORS’ GUILD, La Lucia Library, visitors welcome, cost R20, Bharathi, 082 488 8927.

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

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

• 10 May, 6.30pm, (2nd Wed monthly), UMHLANGA WOMEN ACHIEVERS NETWORKING MEETING, Gateway Hotel, R140pp (members), R160pp (nonmembers) www.umhlangawomenachievers.co.za.

CHARITY • 1 – 31 May (Mon, Thurs, Sat), 8am – 12pm, KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA OPEN MARKET DAYS, 29 Village Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 1212/3.

• 1 – 31 May (Tues – Fri), 8am – 3pm, DONATION STATION CHARITY SHOP, 20 Clarence Road, Greyville, 031 – 312 9313.

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

• 26 May, ANNUAL SUNFLOWER FUND CHARITY BALL, Southern Sun’s Elangeni & Maharani Hotel, steph@sunflowerfund.org.za, 031 – 266 1148.

• 26 May, TEKKIE TAX DAY, www.tekkietax.co.za.

COOKING • 1 – 31 May, VARIOUS COOKING CLASSES, Gecko

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• 1 – 31 May, VARIOUS DOMESTIC WORKERS COOKING CLASSES, R1 400pp (5 weeks), danielle@ pheka.co.za, www.pheka.co.za, 072 261 5192.

• 1 – 31 May, VARIETY OF COOKING CLASSES, Cooking Cooks, 90 Dawncliffe Rd, Westville, info@ cookingcooks.co.za, 031 – 266 8488, 082 543 0543, www.cookingcooks.co.za.

COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 31 May (weekday afternoons & Sat mornings) VARIOUS READING, LEARNING & MATHS CLASSES, Delcairn Centre in Kloof, Edublox Upper Highway, Marj, 084 799 5807, marj@edublox.com, www. edubloxsa.co.za.

• 1 – 31 May, various days/times, GOODPET TRAINING, Mari Borain/AJ Kruger, 061 245 3309, info.goodpet@gmail.com, www.goodpet.co.za.

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

• 6 & 7 May, GARDEN DESIGN – WEEKEND SHORT COURSE, Hillcrest, R925pp, 082 449 9237, info@ schoolofgardendesign.com.

ENTERTAINMENT • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May (Mon), 4pm – 9pm, TENNIS & TUNES, Windsor Tennis Club, James Henderson Road, Glenwood, tennis followed by some tunes from various artists, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net.

• 6 & 7 May, various times, CROSSROADS – CLAPTON & FRIENDS, Tina’s Hotel Kloof, R150pp, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@ stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com.

• 11 May, 7pm, DURBAN’S MEN OF NOTE LIVE, St Agnes Church, 53 Abelia Rd, Kloof, R70pp, Hilary, 031 – 764 2037, Mervyn, 083 384 1290, Peter Spence, 082 452 5514.

• 12 – 14 May, various times, PUT A SWING ON IT – CHLOE CLARK & FRIENDS, Rhumbelow Theatre, 42 Cunningham Ave (off Bartle Rd), Umbilo, R150pp, bring picnic baskets, Computicket, Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events. durbantheatre.com.

• 26 – 28 May, ZAKIFO MUSIC FESTIVAL, Blue Lagoon Beach, early bird special, book at Computicket, www.zakifo.com.

LEISURE • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Wed), 5.30pm, TAI CHI IN THE PARK, Sugar Rush Park, R50pp, Ballito,

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• 6 May (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, CAR BOOT SALE, Cnr Simbithi Drive & Leonora Drive, Ballito, Brenda, 083 780 1953, brenda@ghekkoevents. co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 May (Sun), 12pm – 4pm, SOUND SUNDAY – LIVE MUSIC, Nosh Café at Giba Gorge, Rania, 031 – 769 1023, 082 836 8112, www. gibagorge.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 May (Sun), 9am – 10.30am, KEEP FIT – CROSSFIT CAMP, North Beach, R60 (adults), R40 (kids), Kathija, 072 387 5525.

• 9, 16, 23 May (2nd, 3rd & 4th Tues), 9.30am – 10.30am, FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OVER 60, La Lucia Library function room, Nivedita Dayanand, 031 – 332 3721.

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

• 14 & 28 May (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R240, pensioners & children: R170, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.com, www. umgenisteamrailway.com.

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

• 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May (Wed), 9am – 12pm, UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET, 206 Autumn Drive, Prestondale, Alexa, 074 445 6186.

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

• 6 May (1st Sat monthly), 9am – 2pm, I HEART MARKET, Moses Mabhida Stadium, info@ iheartmkt.com, www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com.

• 6, 13, 20, 27 May (Sat), 6.30am – 11.30am, SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET, Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni, Christine, 083 777 1553, info@shongwenimarket.co.za, www. shongwenimarket.co.za.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 May (Sun), 10am – 5pm, THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET, Jacko Jackson Drive, 031 – 312 3058, www. stableslifestylemarket.co.za, Warren, thestablesmarket@gmail.com • 7 May (1st Sun monthly), 9am – 1pm, HILLCREST COUNTRY MARKET,

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• 7, 14, 21, 28 May (Sun), 8am – 1pm, THE MORNING TRADE MARKET, The Plant, 5 Station Drive, Durban, info@themorningtrade.co.za, www.facebook.com/themorningtrade.

• 26 May (last Fri monthly), 5pm – 9pm, MORNINGSIDE NIGHT MARKET, Morningside Sports Club, 132 Hollander Crescent, Anthea/ Pippa, morningsidenightmarket@gmail.com.

• 28 May (last Sun monthly), 9am – 2pm, WONDER MARKET, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga, 074 468 2463, wondermarketdurban@gmail.com, www. wondermarket.co.za.

• 28 May (last Sun), 9am – 2pm, MARVELOUS MARKET HOSTED BY MAZARAT ANIMAL RESCUE, Waterfall Library, Carla, 084 491 1452, mazaratrescue@gmail.com.

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

• 4, 11, 18, 25 May (Thurs), 8.30am – 11am, MUMS’ SUPPORT GROUP, for moms who feel overwhelmed or depressed, La Lucia Library, Alex, 083 788 0689, alwallis14@gmail.com.

• 15 May (3rd Mon monthly), 10am, ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP, Oldfield Centre, 29 Perseverance Rd, Bellair, Nirusha, 031 – 332 3721.

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

NATURE/OUTDOORS • 20 May (3rd Sat monthly), 8am – 1pm, BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE OPEN DAY, Umgeni River mouth, Heidi, 083 321 0620.

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

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