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Issue 104 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • April 2015
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This month we embark on our “meet the cover star” campaign and would like you to introduce you to the REAL Bridget Jones on page 8. I was fortunate enough to meet Bridget at a PCB lunch some time ago and was tickled pink by her name (for those of you who are lost, Google “Bridget Jones’s Diary”).
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Readers’ Life • I personally want to say thanks to Mum’s Mail from May 2006 to Dec 2014, as well as my customers, for supporting me on my adventure with Kiddies’ Party Furniture while being a stay home mom. I was so blessed, starting out with my original party with just two tables and eight chairs, to a thriving business that continued for eight years. The business has been sold and I am ready for my next adventure. “Commit your ways to the Lord and your plans will succeed” (Proverb 16:4) is a verse I want to leave with everyone. Glenda Dahlgren. • On behalf of Varsity College, Pietermaritzburg, we would like to sincerely thank you for the sponsorship of prizes for our Charity Golf Day in aid of the Masixhasane Literacy Project. Thanks to the generosity of yourself and others, we have raised a whopping R42 000, all of which will be utilised to purchase a mobile library for Imbaliyezwe Primary School in
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“I am the mother of three brilliant, unique young men that, despite my many commitments and sometimes absent presence, all grew up into self-sufficient, independent, successful people,” said the mom of three proudly. “I think I failed horribly at balancing my business and personal life but, one thing that was not negotiable was that my children always came first.”
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After school, Bridget dabbled in work and study and majored in travel! She then fell in love, got married and had children before venturing into the personnel field. “I love the personnel game. People fascinate me and fuel me. Recruitment and selection fast became my passion.” A few months after her family moved to the Western Cape, Bridget stumbled on Pronel Personnel, a small business tucked away in a shopping mall. “I purchased the business with our R10 000 overdraft and three months later, I had repaid the overdraft and made some pocket money! In 1997 we returned to Pietermaritzburg and I established Pronel locally and, in 2003, I opened Pronel in Durban. It has been a fabulous journey. We have had our fair share of knocks, but we have survived!”
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balloon sculptures, an Easter egg hunt and a magic show for the kids. Adults can enjoy some shopping and then relax at the tea garden and enjoy yummy food such as tasty bacon and egg rolls, pancakes, wors rolls etc. the Hospice shop and bookshop will also be open. For more information contact Rashida on 033 – 344 1560 or visit www. • Kidz2Kidz is the custodian of both the hospicekzn.co.za. Santa Shoebox Project and Kidz2Kidz projects. Their vision is to connect people • Abrina Esther House provides safe, Godly through the joy of giving. Through the shelter for women and their children in Donation 2 Distribution project, Kidz2Kidz distress until alternative accommodation facilitate the receiving, sorting, allocating is found to keep mothers and their children and distributing of donated items for together. It has two furnished homes with children in need. They also run various live-in managers. If you would like to make other projects. To volunteer or make a a donation, the bank details are: account donation, visit www.kidz2kidz.co.za. number: 1341045404 (Nedbank), branch code: 134125, branch: Scottsville. For more • Support the Msunduzi Hospice Easter information visit www.estherhouse.org.za. Fair on 28 March from 7am to 1pm at Hospice House (200 Zwartkop Road, Send your charity info to Prestbury). There will be a stilt walker, sarah@mumsmail.com.
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The Importance of Managing Tantrums If parents can manage their reactions to not get what they want or when they feel temper tantrums, then they can manage misunderstood. many other parenting situations. What causes Temper Tantrums? What are Temper Tantrums? Tantrums are not usually caused by For young children, the temper tantrum one single thing and often are the can be thought of as a common expression result of a combination of factors such of anger and frustration. Tantrums can as: • Inconsistent discipline strategies occur in a variety of ways, including lying • Critical parents • Over-protective parents on the floor, kicking, screaming and even • Neglectful parents • A lack of attention holding their breath, which is referred to • Parental emotional difficulties (such as as a breath spell. Other examples include depression) • Marital strife • Sibling rivalry crying, shouting, head banging, thumb/ • Learning difficulties hand sucking, bed-wetting, stomping and refusal to do things that are asked of them. Tantrums that last for longer than 15 minutes However, while they might be frustrating and occur frequently (more than two or for parents, tantrums are a natural part of three times a week) require professional development because they allow pre-verbal assistance. Tantrums can develop into a children to express themselves. Tantrums more serious behavioural difficulty with age usually take place between the ages of two and can lead to disruptive behaviour, as well and three years, when a child begins to as aggression, if left untreated. form their sense of self. This is when they begin to realise what they do and do not Written by Claudia McKenzie, like. This can elicit frustration when they do www.hummingbird.co.za. Smartie Party Planners
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Everyday Life • Freedom Month • Health Awareness Month • 1: April Fool’s Day • 2: World Autism Awareness Day • 3: Good Friday • 4: Child Labour Day • 5: Easter Sunday • 6: Family Day • 7: World Health Day • 17: World Haemophilia Day • 22:Earth Day • 23: World Book Day • 24 – 30 Global/African Vaccination Week • 25: World Malaria Day • 29 April – 17 May National Polio (1st Round) and Measles Immunisation Campaign • 26: World Veterinary Day • 27: Freedom Day • 30: International Jazz Day. • 5 Apr, 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr (Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 8 Apr (Wed), 7pm, WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST – CARS, CORSETS & COCKTAILS, venue TBA, contact Ali Engelbrecht, 082 972 2675, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za, www.womeninbusiness.org.za. • 23 Apr, 6pm – 8pm, BIZWHIZ MSCS BUSINESS NETWORK, Maritzburg Christian School, 82 Topham Road, PMB, contact Hilary Teal, 071 512 7530, Hilary@bizwhiz.co.za, www. bizwhiz.co.za. • 24 Apr (Fri), 3pm – 7pm, UNWIND for businessmen and women, Protea Hotel, Hilton, 033–343 3311. • 28 Mar, 7am – 1pm, MSUNDUZI HOSPICE EASTER FAIR, 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury, contact Rashida on 033 – 344 1560, www.hospicekzn.co.za. • 3 – 6 Apr, HESKETH FESTIVAL OF WHEELS IN AID OF MSUNDUZI HOSPICE, Hesketh Race Track, Hayfields, contact Alwyn or Brian, 082 458 9332, 084 810 4767, alwynsviljoen@ gmail.com, www.hospicekzn.co.za. • 4 – 26 Apr (every Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, jumping castle, slip & slide, fundraiser, all proceeds go to upkeep of park, growing. parks@gmail.com. • 28 – 29 Mar, CELEBRATING RAPTORS – A COURSE ON RAPTOR IDENTIFICATION, presented by Ulrich Oberprieler, Ambers Auditorium Function Room, Amber Valley, Howick, contact Peter Divall on pdivall@mweb.co.za, 033 – 239 5537, 083 263 4169. • 1 – 30 Apr (every Mon & Wed), 9am – 11am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228, 7943. • 1 – 30 Apr, COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, all Microsoft products, beginners to advanced, contact lynettemuchna@sai.co.za. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr (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. • 11, 18, 25 Apr (Sat), GENTLE YOGA (8am – 9am), YOGA FOR PREGNANCY (9.15am – 10.30am), Go Figure Fitness, 349 Town Bush Road, PMB, contact Glynis on 076 823 9327. • 25 Apr, 9am – 4pm, BREADMAKING WITH GRAEME TAUTE OF THE WILD BREAD CO, Edgewater, 36 Sutton Rd, Hilton, to book email graemeotaute@mweb.co.za. • 12 Apr, 2pm & 6.30pm, DISNEY ONSTAGE WITH JONATHAN ROXMOUTH, Rhumbelow Theatre PMB, R120pp, bring picnic food baskets, booking essential, book at Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net. • 29 Mar, 5, 6, 26 Apr (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R180,
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pensioners & children: R130, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, contact 082 353 6003, bookings@ umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Apr (Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226. • 4 Apr, 8am – 5pm, MEET SOUTH AFRICA’S ALPACAS, The South African Alpaca Breeders’ Society invites you to an open day, learn about alpacas and have an opportunity to get up close to these lovely creatures, Serena Alpacas, Mooi River, contact 031 – 764 6801, www.alpacasociety.co.za. • 5 Apr (1st Sun monthly), 10am – 3pm, PIETERMARITZBURG MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg. Catch a ride on the miniature train and enjoy a picnic. Food and drinks on sale. R8 per train ride, entrance to park is free. Andries Keyser, 082 557 2119, www. pmes.co.za. • 21 Apr, 10am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, contact Jenny: 033 – 343 4119 or Denise: 033 – 343 3766. • 27 Apr (last Mon monthly), FLY FISHERMAN GATHERING, casual get together in the evening, arrive any time, Old Main Brewery, Old Howick Rd, Hilton, contact 082 574 4262. • 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Apr (Sat & Sun) 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, lee@ltpromo.co.za. • 4 & 25 Apr (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, Alexandra Park, 082 886 0687. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908. • 5 Apr (1st Sun), 9am – 11.30am, DARGLE LOCAL MARKET, Lions River Club, contact Mike, 083 325 1082. • 19 Apr, 9am – 1pm, VALLEY’S MARKET, Valley’s Tennis Club, cnr Townbush Rd & Montgomery Dr), Easter egg hunt at 10am for the kids, upmarket handcrafted goods, child friendly environment, fun activities, traders welcome, contact 060 490 9403. • 24 Apr, 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, live music, kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 076 788 2052. • 26 Apr (Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 29 Mar, 5, 6, 26 Apr, 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za. • 30 Apr (last Thurs monthly), 5pm till late, PMB NIGHT MARKET, AB Jackson Soccer Training Fields, contact 074 375 5193. • 1 & 29 Apr (1st & 3rd Wed monthly), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za. Send your May diary dates to sarah@ mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 10 April. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.
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