Mum's Mail November 2015 Pietermaritzburg and Midlands

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Issue 111 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • November 2015

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3 Meet Our Cover Stars 4, 6 - 7, 15 Everyday Life 5 JAM Clothing 8, 10 Healthy Life/Beautiful Life 9 Smartslim 11 - 14 Kids’ Life/Party Life 16 KwaZulu-Natal Museum

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Meet Our Cover Stars Megan Smith and Lee-Roy Adams recently had a baby girl, named Angelee Megan Adams – her first name is a combination of Megan’s late mom’s name and Lee-Roy’s.

Angelee is two months old.

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Megan is an HR practitioner and Lee-Roy is a civil engineering technologist. Megan says she will be returning to work after her maternity leave is over.

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“We have been blessed with a good support system and have had the help of family.

Lee-Roy and my dad have been a pillar of strength to me – always assisting me in any way possible,” said Megan.

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Megan also said that becoming a mom has filled her life with so much more joy, love and happiness, despite the sleep deprivation and difficult moments!

“The hardest aspect of being a new mom is being sleep deprived, as well as trying to understand why the baby is crying or upset – this can be a challenge!”

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“You will receive a lot of advice from many people – however every child is different, so choose to do what works best for you and your baby. Also, get a lot of rest and sleep while pregnant, and spend lots of quality time with your partner before baby arrives. Lastly, although it seems like a wonderful idea to stare at your beautiful princess while she sleeps, rather get some rest so you can be refreshed when she wakes,” concluded Megan.

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Everyday Life

Experience the Valley of a 1000 Hills Like Never Before

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Monteseel Adventures is an outdoor 4x4 adventure company based halfway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in a residential area called Monteseel. Their mission is to introduce 4x4 owners and other like-minded individuals to the natural, open spaces in and around The Valley of a 1000 Hills, and in the process create economic opportunities for the locals in the areas where they operate.

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The Sikelekehleni Riverine 4x4 trail is a firm favourite amongst first timers and is a grade 1 to 3 trail. Monteseel Adventures will be taking guests on this trail on 16 December – this will be a Ladies’ 4x4 Fun Day. Vehicles will leave The Hacienda Pub & Grill at 9am in convoy and will descend into the Valley of 1000 Hills and onto the Sikelekehleni Riverine 4x4 Trail.

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They will drive to the Mfula Picnic Spot, managed and maintained by Durban Green Corridor trained guide, Sibusiso Shangase.

Guests can swim in the Mqeku River pools and enjoy a braai. Guests are asked to take their own picnic lunch/braai meat and drinks. The trip home will be along dirt and tar roads back to The Hacienda Pub and Grill.

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The cost is R400 per vehicle for women drivers, or R550 for men drivers (this includes all the family/friends you can fit into your vehicle). Trail leaders are Jacques Malan (who has many years’ experience in the valley) and James Peter Morrow.

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Peace and Quiet in the Berg There’s not a week that passes when I’m not attending a launch or a networking meeting, or a function of some sort, therefore a long weekend away in the Berg came at a very opportune time – I was totally shattered after our annual high tea and needed to get away from everyone and everything!

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Shared/communal dining is encouraged which creates a great atmosphere.

Everything is cooked from scratch and they use vegetables from their own organic veggie garden. They have their own chickens for eggs, cows for milk, bake their own My family and I set out for Antbear Lodge bread and even make their own cheese. in the rural countryside overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains. It is a small They offer horse trails, microlight flights and owner-run establishment with 15 separate hot air balloon rides. accommodation units. We stayed in a two bedroom cottage, with the kids’ having a I slept like a log and the peaceful loft room upstairs which they loved (their surroundings were just what the doctor own teen pad). The Jacuzzi bath was a hit ordered. with my whole family (not all at the same time of course)!

To get away from it all, get to Antbear Lodge for total relaxation.

Antbear Lodge also offers a luxury “cave”, Call them on 076 441 2362 or e-mail which is an accommodation unit built under reservations@antbear.co.za a rock overlooking a gorge. Glass doors or visit www.antbear.co.za. open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and an uninterrupted view of the Review by Alice Leah for Mum’s Mail.

Antbear Lodge is an owner run eco lodge in the Drakensberg Mountains that just oozes hospitality. The en-suite rooms are smartly appointed with fireplaces and Jacuzzi spa baths. There is a luxury cave with glass doors opening onto to a wooden deck with hammock chairs and a panoramic view of the Drakensberg Mountains.

Meals are prepared with real South African flare and the organic vegetable garden contributes a lot to the ingredients that are used. There is lots to do in the area which includes Bushman rock art, hiking trails, horse trails on the property ideally suited for beginners and the Midlands Meander.

We have 15 accommodation units and can accommodate up to 45 persons at the lodge. We have a chapel, and are able to cater for weddings up to 100 people.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

Is it ADHD/ADD or Something Else?

It is one of your biggest fears as a parent – being called by the school and told that your child is being disruptive in class and struggling to concentrate. Before you know it, you are being told your child should be medicated to help with their concentration.

This is perfectly fine if the child is older than seven, has been thoroughly assessed by an educational psychologist, and a treatment plan has been set out by the child’s doctor.

Sadly, this is often not the case.

The question is why? Simply put, before the age of seven it is nearly impossible to definitively diagnose a child with ADHD/ ADD as there are too many other conditions that present in exactly the same way. These include anxiety and problems with the child’s motor development.

inherent in the muscle. It is this tension that helps to stabilise and balance the body during activities. If the muscles have low tone, then they are not stabilising the body properly, so the child will want to slouch, lie or lean against something to help stabilise themselves. If they can’t do that, the next best thing is to move around. This means jumping up during a lesson or moving around, which is seen as not concentrating or being disruptive.

The biggest challenge is always accurately identifying what the problem is. Fortunately there are child kineticists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists that can help with this.

One of the big culprits on the motor development front is low muscle tone.

Muscle tone refers to the resting tension

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“The diagnosis of type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 24 years ago had a huge impact on my life.

I was a newly qualified flight instructor at Virginia Airport. When the doctor called with test results, he told me not to go up in an aeroplane with an unqualified pilot – I was only to act as a safety pilot. Simply put, my job as a flying instructor and my dreams to fly commercial jets were shattered.

I have since read for a commerce degree, married an awesome man and have two gorgeous daughters. I found myself highly motivated to maintain tight control of my blood glucose (BG) during pregnancy, but I find it extremely difficult now to achieve that same control. My children are now 16 and 11 years old.

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To play, simply toss the big plush cube and identify which coloured side faces up.

Choose a matching colour card and perform the simple activity shown – “Make a happy face,” or “moo like a cow”.

The activities supported by Roll and Play are designed to help your child shine, supporting healthy development and celebrating success!

Why your kid should take karate: » self-defence » Fitness, physical & mental strength » Co-ordination » self-discipline & selfconfidence » healthy spirit of competitiveness » assistance in developing in other sports » social network of likeminded individuals » Fun

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Raising Superheroes Workshop Don’t miss out on hearing one of the world’s leading health and wellness experts!

Books & Books will be hosting renowned professor, Tim Noakes and chef Jonno Proudfoot, who will be talking about health, fitness, diet and their new book – Raising Superheroes.

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The workshop will be on Thursday 12 November from 10.30am to 1.30pm at the Renaissance Room, Durban Country Club.

Tickets cost R200 per person.

The Real Meal Revolution was all about taking on the global obesity epidemic with a revolutionary approach to eating. Now the authors bring you the next step towards changing the world! Raising Superheroes is set to revolutionise the way we feed our children. It’s time to give our children the best nutrition possible, for the best start in life.

Professor Tim Noakes is currently the most high-profile scientist in South Africa, and the figurehead of the original Real Meal Revolution. Jonno Proudfoot is a food expert, entrepreneur and adventurer, and the driving force behind the brand.

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Everyday Life

Arts & Culture Business Meetings Charity Courses/Workshops Education Entertainment Awareness Days Leisure Markets Other

• 1 Nov (1st Sun), 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov (Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

• 11 Nov (2nd Wed), 8.30am, WOMEN IN BUSINESS BREAKFAST, venue TBA, Ali Engelbrecht, 082 972 2675, ceo@ womeninbusiness.org.za, www.womeninbusiness.org.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov (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.

• 6 Nov, 6pm, MAN INTERNATIONAL LADIES’ NIGHT, a ladies’ spectacular with Damon Beard, Lynwood Club, 1 Claude Forsythe, Boughton, R200pp, tickets include meal, welcome drink, lucky draw & goodie bag, percentage of proceeds will go to charity, to book tickets: Sasha/Maria, 033 – 344 1340.

• 1 – 30 Nov (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, send your domestic lady on a three-day cooking course where she will learn how to make tried and tested home cooked meals, R1 450pp, 033 – 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov (every Mon & Wed), 9am – 11am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228, 7943.

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, Sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics.co.za.

• 7 Nov, 10am – 4pm, THAI COOKING IN SOUTH AFRICA with Grere Victor, Edgewater, 36 Sutton Road, Hilton, R850pp (includes ingredients, course notes & lunch), Grere, grere@ ginkgo.co.za.

• 14 Nov, 8am – 12.30pm, FORGIVENESS WORKSHOP, presented by Life Vision Workshops, Hilton Methodist Church Hall, corner Mimosa & Elizabeth Drive, Hilton, R300pp, RSVP: lifevisionworkshops@gmail.com, Cherri, 082 801 8961.

• 8 Nov (Sun), 2pm & 6.30pm, THE STORY OF ROCKABILLY, with Andy Turrell, Marion Loudon, Jill Murraybrown & Francois Hardy, Rhumbelow Theatre, Allan Wilson Shellhole, 5 Durban Road, PMB, R120pp, bring picnic baskets, book at Computicket or roland@stansell.za.net.

• 5 Dec, 6.30pm, MVELO HOSPITALITY GALA DINNER, Protea Imperial Hotel, 244 Jabu Ndlovu Street, PMB, dress formal, tickets R3500pp, RSVP to mvelohospitality@gmail.com by 30 Nov. • 29 Oct – 1 Nov, 9am – 4pm, TANGLEWOOD NURSERY FUCHSIA FESTIVAL, 1 Tanglewood Place, Hilton, 033 – 343 4203.

• 1 – 30 Nov (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, picturesque setting for picnics and day trips to the countryside, picnic baskets available, fishing, rowing, 082 682 0378, picnics@ springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Nov, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, trustworthy university student, very good with children, willing to work any time, Nikita, 078 439 9051.

• 1 Nov (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, catch a ride on the miniature train and enjoy a picnic, food and drinks on sale, R10 per train ride, free parking, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za.

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov (Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1

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Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226.

• 29 Nov (last Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200, pensioners & children: R140, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, 082 353 6003 or 087 808 7715 bookings@ umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 30 Nov (last Mon monthly), FLY FISHERMAN GATHERING, casual get together in the evening, arrive any time, Old Main Brewery, Old Howick Rd, Hilton, 082 574 4262.

• 19 & 20 Dec, 8.30am, 12.30am, 5pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN – FATHER CHRISTMAS CHOO CHOOS, 26 & 27 Dec, CHRISTMAS CAROL TRAINS, 8.30am, 12.30pm, 5pm, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R200, pensioners & children: R140, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, 082 353 6003 or 087 808 7715, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

• 1 Nov (1st Sun), 9am – 11.30am, DARGLE LOCAL MARKET, Lions River Club, Mike, 083 325 1082.

• 1 – 30 Nov (every Sat & Sun) 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, LeeAnn, lee@ltpromo.co.za.

• 7 Nov (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, fresh produce & crafts, pony rides, jumping castles, bonsai corner, face painting, Belinda/Hayley, 033 – 396 1342, beanbag.cafe1@gmail.com, R120 per stall.

• 7 & 28 Nov (1st & last Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, Alexandra Park, 082 886 0687.

• 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908.

• 21 Nov (Sat), 2pm – 7.30pm, CHRISTMAS MARKET, 23 Carbis Road, Scottsville, PMB, Leya, 083 330 1107.

• 26 Nov (last Thurs), 5pm ’till late, PMB NIGHT MARKET, AB Jackson Soccer Training Fields, 074 375 5193.

• 27 Nov (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, live music, kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 082 920 2787.

• 27 Nov, 8am – 10pm, THE TAYLOR MADE HOUSE CHRISTMAS MARKET, Taylor Made House, Wartburg, food, Christmas cakes, gingerbread houses, advent wreaths Christmas carols, Sandra, 033 – 503 0007.

• 29 Nov (last Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

• 29 Nov, 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA STATION CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za.

• 4 & 18 Nov (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za.

Send your December/January diary dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 10 November. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.

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