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Issue 146 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • February 2019
Meet our cover stars Thuli and Abongwe
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Happy New Year! Even though we are now in February…..
Phew, we have really hit the road running this year. I’d like to wish all the best for 2019 to all our loyal readers, supporters and especially our advertisers! I hope this year is amazing for you and your families.
February is the month of love for some – do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We don’t really make a big deal of it in our home although I do love the idea of Valentine’s Day and the romance that comes with it – I’m a real softie for things like that.
in a box! I had one friend whose mum used to buy her all sorts of choccies and cute things for Valentine’s Day and would spoil her rotten – although she was very kind and would share them with me when I visited. Of course, I loved going to her house….! As the Mum’s Mail team looks towards what 2019 brings, I’m delighted to announce that we have set a date for the 6th PMB Ladies Breakfast in association with The Sunflower Fund. This super successful and wellsupported fundraising event will take place on Friday 12th April 2019 at the Victoria Country Club – so save the date and watch this space for more info coming soon. You can also keep up to date by visiting our Facebook page @Mum’s Mail High Tea or by signing up to our weekly e-newsletter.
Valentine’s Day for me brings back many memories from school where we would buy huge cards for our secret Valentine’s and fill them with all sorts of poems, rhymes, silly messages, drawings and LOTS of kisses and Have a luurvely February. love hearts! If they were lucky, they might have even received an individual chocolate Victoria xxx Everyday Life
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Find a message from our Editor, meet the Cover Stars, find cute Valentine’s crafts and recipes and read our review of the Clueless Murder Mystery game.
Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
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Read about Pregnancy Awareness Week and Midlands Medical Centre, find health services, a healthy recipe, plus read about Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month
Kids’ Life
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Learn about teaching your kids the art of listening, find party ideas, activities and fun science experiments for kids.
Diary Dates
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Find out about events, festivals, workshops, meetings and markets happening in your area.
The Mum’s Mail Team
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 • Enquiries: Natalie Wilcox • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 071 276 0926, Anisha Singh • anisha@mumsmail.com • 083 710 9485 Designer: Wendy Offer Models: Thuli Madlala &Abongwe • Photographer: Shanna Moreno Photography, www.shannamoreno.co.za DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Editor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine. No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.
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Cover Stars
Meet the Cover Stars
Our gorgeous cover stars are Thuli Madlala and her son Abongwe. Thuli is a full time single mom and self-employed entrepreneur. “I manage a number of permanently employed staff and some temporary staff members (90% males and 10% females). I really enjoy both very much!” she says.
both work and family, but I always put my son on my schedule and try to make him a priority no matter how hard it is,” says Thuli.
GRADES 1 - 12
“Being a single mother has taught me to depend on God. It is a full time job and full of great memories and lifetime experiences. It is the most rewarding thing to watch them Abongwe is seven and is in Grade 2. He is a growing into the person they are supposed loving, caring and shy little man. He really to be.” enjoys being at home reading his books and watching TV. Sometimes he spends his time “To parents out growing food in his little garden at home. there, I urge you to He also loves going on safari to see different make time to engage species and he has a great love for animals. with your children Abongwe loves riding his bike with his and listen to their CARPET & cousins and friends and he also loves cricket daily experiences and swimming. He is a talented artist who so that you can UPHOLSTERY loves drawing and painting. Although being a gain their trust,” CLEANING working single mom is hard, Thuli says what concludes Thuli. keeps her going is the unconditional love from her son and working hard knowing that Written by Sarah she’s got someone special waiting for her at Mackintosh Pam 083 448 3520 Owner supervised home. “Sometimes it’s not easy to balance PIETERMARITZBURG
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Everyday Life
Easy Love Treats and Crafts
Here are some easy Valentine’s treats and crafts to make this February – whether you are making for a party, your class, a special treat for your mom and dad, or a special someone. Sweetie Pie for your darling
I Love You This Much Card
• 10 Sweetie Pies • Small piece of milk chocolate • Sugar roses and leaves • Sugar hearts, various sizes • Edible glitter (optional)
Trace your child’s hand, then cut out two copies. My paper was double sided so I made sure that when the thumbs match up – the yellow side would be inside, and the blue side would be outside. Cut out a strip of paper and fold it accordion style. Use letter Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring rub-ons or stickers to add the words “I Love often. Use melted chocolate to stick sugar You” on the outside, and “This Much” on the roses and hearts to the Sweetie Pies. strip of paper. Leave them to stand while the chocolate sets Glue the ends of your accordion strip on the and then sprinkle over some edible glitter. A insides of the hands and your card is done. decorated Sweetie Pie in a lovely container makes a lovely gift for your darling! Source: www.tiffkeetch.blogspot.com. Tip: If you can’t get Sweetie Pies, use a chocolate-coated biscuit or small chocolate cupcake or muffin. Source: Easy Party Treats for Children by Janette Mocke.
Valentine’s Day Fingerprint Frame
Chocolate Strawberries Melt milk chocolate in the microwave, stirring often. Dip whole strawberries in melted chocolate, and lay on some wax paper until the chocolate hardens. You could add red/pink/white sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate and serve as a delicious treat! Source: Easy Party Treats for Children by Janette Mocke. www.mumsmail.com
• Acrylic paints (various shades of red, white and pink) • Unfinished wooden frame • Your finger • Mod Podge to seal All you do to create this fun work of art is dip your finger in each colour of paint and dot it onto the frame. When all the wood is covered, let it dry. Then add a coat of Mod Podge to seal it. All that’s left is to add a photo of yourself or child! Source: www.amylattacreations.com.
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Everyday Life/Healthy Life
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Pregnancy Awareness Week, observed from 12 to 16 February, aims to promote pregnancy education and stress important issues that promote healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood. The day of your baby’s birth will be the most memorable of your life. To ensure that you are physically, mentally and emotionally ready for this special day, Midlands Medical Centre offers free ante natal classes for all the moms who give birth in the hospital. When you welcome your precious newborn at Midlands Medical Centre Private Hospital,you will do so in comfort - safe in the knowledge that the facility has the backing of top-quality doctors and clinicians. Last year Midlands Medical Centre launched a new, multi-million Rand Caesarean Theatre which boasts the latest technology and equipment in this specialised sector. This is a world-class facility, providing peace of mind
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for young families. The safety and quality of care delivered to patients and babies are of paramount importance and this unit is located just metres away from Midlands Medical Centre’s Maternity, Nursery and Neonatal ICU Units. The flow of care is ideal for babies, mothers, doctors and nurses. The Maternity, Nursery and Neonatal ICU Units are highly-equipped and built with the comfort of mother and baby in mind. In addition, the hospital provides a muchneeded free baby bag filled with useful items to get you started on your journey, as well as a special memento of your new-born. Let Midlands Medical Centre’s highlydedicated and caring team take care of you during this special time! For more information call 033 – 341 5044/000 or visit www.midlandsmedicalcentre.co.za.
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Everyday Life/Healthy Life
Clueless: The Murder Mystery Game Where No-one Has a Clue! revealing their character for the night and encouraging them to dress and act the part on the night. On the night, the murder mystery is facilitated by a host who leads you through the game. This is not a passive dinner entertainment - everyone is involved in the unfolding plot. Get ready for lots of laughs as you follow the script throughout the evening. At the end of the night, everyone gets to guess who the murderer is, How it works You choose your theme for the evening – and if you get it right you win a prize! This is there are seven to choose from – and each sheer fun and escapism - its entertainment theme has its own back story, characters to die for! Bwahahahahaaa…. and script, all with a uniquely South African flavour. All themes and scripts are written by These dinners are great as a team building award-winning local journalist Trish Beaver exercise, office party, fundraiser or simply a who uses her comic humour and knowledge fun evening with friends. of typical South African scenarios to make For more info contact Trish on the game unusual and unforgettable. 076 949 9088 or cluelessmurdermystery@gmail.com. The Clueless team will then send out invitations to your guests via email, Visit www.trishbee.wixsite.com/clueless. The Mum’s Mail team experienced a Clueless murder mystery evening at the end of last year, and it was bucket loads of fun! We arranged to have ours at a restaurant with a private dining area – and a delicious meal was included. It was the perfect time for us to let our hair down and laugh the night away.
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Healthy Life
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than 8 units a week becomes risky. • Acknowledge if you have a drinking problem and seek help! • Drink water until your urine is almost clear. Fit for life • Physical activities can prevent and reverse heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and depression. • Encourage your children to get moving!
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Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook for six minutes or until done. Place chicken in a large bowl. Add barbecue sauce to bowl and toss. Divide slaw mixture evenly among 4 plates; top evenly with chicken strips. Sprinkle with chives, feta, and bacon. Source: www.myrecipes.com.
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Kids’ Life
The Art of Listening If you had to ask your child to brainstorm ‘how to listen’ - what would he say? Or more importantly, what would YOU say? Listening is in fact not as simple as you think. It is a complex and intricate skill that needs to be taught to an individual and practised. Four secrets to listening The sooner your child can master these skills the better. 1. Stop Whenever your child hears a voice directed at him, he needs to STOP. Stop talking. Stop picking his nose. Stop hitting his brother. Stop playing. This is not as simple as it sounds, especially in our day where one is so technologically consumed. You will need to practice this seemingly simple action at home, over and over again, until it has been mastered.
Critical vs non-critical information You need to first pose the following question to your child; ‘Do you think everything you hear is important?’ If he says yes, then you need to explain to him that if he had to listen to everything his poor brain would explode. It is important to explain to your child that only some information is critical. Many kids aged around 7 and 8 have no idea what 2. Look information is critical and what information Once he has mastered the art of freezing, is non-critical. he needs to LOOK. Look at the owner of the voice. A person who lip reads can ‘listen’ At home, you could play a game and present purely by studying lip movement. Looking your child with different sets of information will also help the individual gauge the and ask him if he thinks it is critical or nonemotion of the speaker. critical. E.g. Mum went to the flower shop this 3. Think morning and brought a rose bush (this is Once having STOPPED, LOOKED and studied non-critical. It is kind to listen but it won’t the speaker’s lips, they must use their grey make a difference if he heard it or not). matter. They need to first process what has Your friend gives you directions to his house been uttered. Secondly they need to decide (this is obviously very critical. If you did not what words in the information are critical listen you would get lost). and thirdly they need to take action. Dad has an itchy bum (kids love toilet 4. Doodle/note taking humour so the odd one like this would keep The definition of doodle is to ‘scribble a potentially boring game interesting). absent-mindedly’. If your child can learn to scribble ‘present-mindedly’ in the classroom You also need to ask yourself are you from an early age, it will result in genius. sifting through the critical and non-critical Your child will need a deep and thorough information that is thrown at you. If you are understanding of how to extract CRITICAL stressed and overwhelmed, then you are information only. Does your child know that probably not. NOT all information is IMPORTANT? Does By Kath Denholm, Little Genius, he know how to discern what information is kath@geniusseries.com. important and what information is not? www.mumsmail.com
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Kids’ Life
Science Experiments: Grow Giant Worms Naked Eggs
Science question: Is it easier for your body to absorb plain or salt water? Most of the water on our planet is salt water, yet we don’t drink it. Let’s use gummy worms to show how different types of water are absorbed by our body.
Science question: How do you make an eggshell disappear? Eggshells are made of calcium carbonate. We can dissolve that shell, making the egg naked so we can see and touch the parts of a cell.
Supplies needed: • Ruler • 6 gummy worms • Paper and pencil • 2 glass bowls • 2/3 cup (160ml) warm water • ¼ teaspoon salt • Spoon
Supplies needed: • Raw egg • Glass container • Vinegar
The experiment: With the ruler, measure the length of the gummy worms. Write this on a piece of paper. In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup (80ml) of the water and salt, and mix together with a spoon. Add the remaining 1/3 cup of water to the other bowl. Write which bowl is which on a piece of paper and place under the bowl. Put three gummy worms in each bowl. Let the worms sit in the bowls for a couple of hours. Pull out the worms and measure them again. Are your worms bigger? The Outcome: The gummy worms in both bowls absorbed water. However, the worms in the plain water absorbed more water and grew much larger than the worms in the salt water.
The Experiment: Place the egg in the container and cover it with vinegar. Watch the egg for about 15 minutes – you should see bubbles form on the surface of the egg. Check the egg again after 8 hours and again after 3 days. The outcome: The eggshell will thin after about eight hours and then completely disappear after 3 days. You can then see and touch the membrane covering the egg. Why it worked: The shell of an egg is made of calcium carbonate, which is a base. When vinegar an acid - covers the shell it breaks down the calcium, releasing carbon dioxide (gas). You see this in the bubbles.
Variation: If water hydrates, what does sugar do? Have two separate cups, one with water and one with corn syrup (the main ingredient in many sodas). Put an egg into each cup. After a couple of hours in the jars you can see how Why it worked: When gummy worms are added to water, osmosis caused the egg in the water to get the water molecules move through the tiny even bigger and how the sugars in the corn holes in the surface of the candy. The gelatin syrup dehydrated (pulled water out of) the other egg. keeps the gummy worms from dissolving. Critical thinking: Plain water is easier for our bodies to absorb. That’s why we don’t drink salt water. Source: The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments by Rachel Miller, Holly Homer & Jamie Harrington. www.mumsmail.com
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Party Fun
Use these fun ideas to keep little hands and minds busy at your next kid’s birthday party! Bouncing Balloons Pipe Cleaner Disguises Materials needed: Lots of different colours and sizes of pipe cleaners and glue dots or double-sided tape. Create a unique pipe cleaner disguise for yourself. We have some suggestions… Spy glasses: Take a pipe cleaner and make it into a spiral like a shell – you will need two. When finished, push the centre of the spirals out to create a sort of cone. Attach the “cones” to the centre of eyeglasses formed from pipe cleaners. Get your bug on! Create antennae and pretend to be an insect… or an alien. Use a couple of pipe cleaners to create a headband. Add antennae. Consider making the antennae from spirals or curling the ends of them. Other pipe cleaner accessories you can make: Swords, mustaches, bushy eyebrows, hats, cat whiskers, flowers – the options are endless! Tips: Are you worried about the ends of the pipe cleaners poking you child? Just fold the sharp end in and twist it inside itself. Your pipe cleaner should now be blunted and safer for small tots to enjoy. This is also a great activity for kids to do on a long car trip.
While you can’t do all the traditional yo-yo tricks with this homemade version, it’s a fun way to practice eye-hand coordination and is much easier to control. Materials: • Colourful balloons, play dough, sand or flour • Scissors • Large rubber band (or multiple bands if small) • Masking tape Fill the balloon with the play dough (or flour or sand). Then, tie the balloon shut. Cut some small holes into a second balloon. Carefully stretch the second balloon over the playdough-filled balloon, allowing the colour of the lower balloon to peek through the top layer holes. Tie the rubber band around the knot in the balloon. If your rubber band is not long enough, make a “string” of bands by tying them to each other. Modifications for younger kids: Skip the rubber bands and let the kids squish the filled yo-yo ball. Tip: Play dough, sand or flour in a balloon mimics the adult “stress ball” and can be a source of calming sensation to kids.
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Diary Dates FEBRUARY AWARENESS DAYS • Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month • Reproductive Health Month • Environmental Health Awareness Month • 4: World Cancer Day • 12: International Epilepsy Day • 12 – 16: Pregnancy Awareness Week • 12 – 18: National Epilepsy Week • 16: Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day. ARTS & CULTURE • 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com. CHARITY • 1 – 28 Feb (Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, growing.parks@gmail.com. CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 28 Feb (various days & times), YOGA CLASSES, PMB and Hilton, Glynis, 076 823 9327, Facebook: @YogaIdentity. • 1 – 28 Feb (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, R1 450pp, 033 – 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb (Mon & Wed), 9am – 10am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228 7943. EDUCATION • 21 Feb, 3.30pm – 5pm, GRACE COLLEGE AFTERNOON EXPO, Grace College, Hilton College Rd, Hilton, 033 343 2177. ENTERTAINMENT • 14 Feb, 6.30pm, VALENTINE’S DAY SUPPER THEATRE, Howick Agricultural Hall, BYO drinks & supper, R120pp, call 082 449 2384. LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 1 – 28 Feb (Sat & Sun), 10am – 5pm, GOSHALA COW SANCTUARY, just outside PMB, info@goshala.co.za, 084 258 1121, 033 – 251 6110. • 1 – 28 Feb (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets. co.za. • 1 – 28 Feb, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, Nikita, 078 439 9051. • 1 – 28 Feb, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R30 per person, www.facebook.com/LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906. • 1 – 28 Feb (Thurs & Sat), various times, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton and Lakes in Amber Valley, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226. • 1 – 28 Feb (Tues & Wed), various times, YOGA CLASSES IN PMB & HILTON, Glynis, 076 823 9327. • 2 Feb, 10am – 12pm, WORLD WETLANDS DAY WITH ROCHA, Hilton venue to be confirmed, RSVP to Christene at clcuenod@ gmail.com or 083 314 3317. • 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb (Sat), 8am, HILTON PARK RUN, Grace College, 2 Hilton College Rd, will@humbletill.com. • 3 Feb (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries
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Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za. • 10 Feb (Sun), 7am – 11am, HILTON COLLEGE TRAIL RUN, Hilton College, 7km: R105pp, 12kn: R145pp, 22km: R180pp, pre-entries close on 8 Feb, 082 791 7069. • 10 & 24 Feb, 8.30am & 12.30pm, UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY - INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), ONCE-OFF SPECIAL for 10 Feb: R150PP FOR ALL AGES, normal prices for 24 Feb: adults: R260, pensioners & children: R190,Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway. com, www.umgenisteamrailway.com. • 15 Feb, 7.30am – 9.30am, MID MONTH MADNESS TWO HOUR SPIN CLASS, Velocity Sports Lab, Hilton, 033 343 0883 – booking essential. • 16 Feb (3rd Sat monthly), 9am – 10am, HILTON PRODUCE EXCHANGE, James Craib Park, 3 Committee Lane, Hilton, www. facebook.com/groups/midlandsbartermarkets. MARKETS • 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267. • 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687. • 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908. • 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea. • 2 Feb (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, Jannetta, 072 822 6950, R90 per stall. • 3 Feb (1st Sun), 8.30am – 11.30am, DARGLE COUNTRY MARKET, Lions River Club, darglecountrymarket@gmail.com. • 3 & 24 Feb (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244. • 22 Feb (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 082 920 2787. • 24 Feb (last Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. MEETINGS • 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb (Tues), 2.30pm – 3.30pm, MOMMYHEART FOOTPRINTS GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 6, 13, 20, 27 Feb (Wed), 9.30am – 11am, MOMMYHEART POSTNATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 6 & 20 Feb (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Maritzburg Golf Club, PMB, pmbcameraclub@gmail. com, www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za. • 19 Feb (3rd Tues), 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 2402, 082 852 4087.
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