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Issue 121 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • October 2016

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“He is so funny and he is such a mixture of his big brothers and so determined to keep up with them. When Daddy takes the boys out on the farm for a ride on their motorbikes, Jade kits up in his mini kit and Dad puts him on the bike with him and off they go.”

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Ttrumpet: Bringing the Community Together To Combat Crime Crime rates are always a concern and according to the Crime Stats SA 2016 report there were 7 600 crimes that were reported in Pietermaritzburg area, which given the size of the community, is certainly troublesome. However, every community has a role to play in reducing crime. With so many citizens witnessing and experiencing incidents almost daily in their city – imagine the sheer volume and content that can be generated. One of the best ways to garner this information is through crowdsourcing, which involves engaging and enabling citizens to actively take a part in the fight against crime by reporting suspicious activities or crime in real-time and in a convenient and accessible way using their smartphones. And this is exactly what the ttrumpet app does.

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Each ttrumpet security channel connects individuals in real-time and syndicates information that enables the community to empower themselves when it comes to keeping themselves and their families safe.

What’s more, ttrumpet is also currently engaging with the Community Police Forums (CPFs) to come on board as well.

The community can help the police combat crime in the area and residents can also help identify hotspots, be more vigilant and be on the lookout to assist police.

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Good Food & Wine Show

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The new look Good Food and Wine Show comes to the Durban Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 October and is bang on trend with food and cooking fashions.

This year the show will create its own MasterChef magic thanks to MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris in his visit to the Durban show. He’ll be joined by a stellar line-up including Siba Mtongana, Jenny Morris, Sarah Graham, Neill Anthony and J Something. Calombaris is passionate about getting youngsters to cook. “I want all kids to understand where ingredients come from, how they are grown, respect the earth and respect the animal that has sacrificed their life for us. We as adults need to look after the youth and make sure we show them the way, guide them and inspire them to love and respect food,” says George.

trends, interactive workshops, foodie entertainment for the kids and a shopping and taste-experience. Visitors will get the chance to see, cook with and sample dishes made by these star chefs at the various theatres – almost all of which are free of charge for the very first time to give more people more opportunities to see their favourite chefs in action. There is a special programme for parents and kids.

Tickets cost R100 each and are available through Computicket (www.computicket. com) or at the door. Kids under 12 enter free.

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• The Pietermaritzburg Children’s Home provides a home for children who are orphaned and vulnerable, as well as children infected and affected by/with HIV and AIDS. They accommodate children between the ages of six and 20 years. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, contact 033 – 387 4004/5/8 or visit www.pch.org.za.

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• The Child and Family Welfare Society of Pietermaritzburg aims to provide appropriate and cost effective professional services to the children and families of all communities in Pietermaritzburg. If you would like to volunteer your services • Howick Hospice is a non-profit organisation contact them on 033 – 342 8971 or visit committed to caring for the terminally ill www.pmbchildwelfare.co.za for more through home-based care, education and information. training, social welfare and bereavement support. Hospice relies on support and • Tembaletu Community Education Centre financial contributions. To make a donation works in communities across KZN, offering or find out more, visit www.howickhospice. adults and youth accessible, appropriate org.za or phone 033 – 330 5257. education and training opportunities so that they can participate and contribute to the • The Butterfly Campaign is aimed at development of their communities. To find assisting the The Salvation Army Joseph out how you can help, contact 033 – 346 Baynes Children’s Home, which cares for 1106, or visit www.tembaletu.co.za. children who are abandoned or are from abusive or unfit homes. If you are able to Send your charity information to help donate supplies or make a monetary sarah@mumsmail.com.

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• Education and support groups to provide information and help for parents, friends and families. • Improved education and support has led to more opportunities for people with Down syndrome. These include being able to leave home, form new relationships, gain employment and lead largely independent lives.

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Angel’s Care Centre is a pillar of strength within the Howick community. It has a pre-school, a bridging class for children who have never had the chance to attend school, an aftercare programme, a weekly feeding programme for over 300 children, as well as a crisis centre for children who are victims of gender-based violence.

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Keeping the baking soda in the body if the balloon, stretch the mouth over the bottle’s opening. Then dump the baking soda from the balloon onto the bottle.

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Diary Dates SEPTEMBER AWARENESS DAYS • Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Mental Health Awareness Month • 1: International Day for Older Persons • 1: National Inherited Disorder Day • 9: Partnership against AIDS Anniversary • 13: World Sight Day • 9 – 15 Oct National Nutrition Week • 10: World Mental Health Day • 1: World Hospice and Palliative Care Day • 12: World Arthritis Day • 12 – 20: World Bone and Joint Week • 15: Global Hand Washing Day • 15: National Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 15 – 19: National Obesity Week • 16: World Food Day • 16: World Spine Day • 17: World Trauma Day • 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty • 20: National Down Syndrome Day • 20: World Osteoporosis Day • 24: World Polio Day • 28 Oct – 3 Nov: World Stroke Week • 29: World Stroke Day ARTS & CULTURE • 30 Sept – 2 Oct, OIL PAINTING WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH CINDY POWELL, High Flight Farm, Fort Nottingham, Cindy, 082 850 3069, cindypowell1970@gmail.com.

• 1 – 31 Oct (every Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

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

• 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct (Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com.

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• 1 – 31 Oct, various days & times, DOMESTIC TRAINING – EMERGENCY CARE & FIRST AID WORKSHOPS, in English and isiZulu, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441.

• 15 Oct, 8am – 12.30pm, JOURNEY THROUGH LOSS WORKSHOP, 9 Vlei Road, Hilton, R400pp, lifevisionworkshops@gmail.com, 082 801 8961.

ENTERTAINMENT • 9 Oct, 2pm & 6.30pm, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE with The Black Lapels, Rhumbelow Theatre PMB, R140pp, book at Computicket, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre. com.

LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 30 Sept – 2 Oct, BURG2BERG 2016, 082 964 4620, www.burg2berg. co.za.

• 1 Oct, 3pm – 4.30pm, MOMMY HEART MUMS-TO-BE TEA, 9 Hillside Road, Hilton, 081 528 6577.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Sat & Sun), 10am – 5pm, GOSHALA COW SANCTUARY, just outside PMB, info@goshala.co.za, 084 258 1121, 033 – 251 6110.

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• 1 – 31 Oct (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets.co.za.

• 1 – 31 Oct, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, Nikita, 078 439 9051.

• 1 – 31 Oct, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R20 per person, www.facebook.com/LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906.

• 1 – 31 Oct (Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226.

• 1 - 31 Oct (Tues & Wed), various times, YOGA CLASSES IN PMB & HILTON, Glynis, 076 823 9327.

• 2 Oct, THE COLOUR RUN PIETERMARITZBURG, www.thecolorrun. co.za.

• 2 Oct (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za.

• 16 Oct, 8am – 5pm, TSOGA SUN AMASHOVA DURBAN CLASSIC, Durban, www.shova.co.za.

• 30 Oct, 8.30am & 12.30am, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R220, pensioners & children: R150, 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www. umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

MARKETS • 1 – 31 Oct (every Sat & Sun) 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, lee@ltpromo. co.za.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687.

• 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908.

• 1 Oct (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, Belinda/ Hayley, 033 - 396 1342, beanbag.cafe1@gmail.com, R120 per stall.

• 2 Oct (1st Sun), 9am – 11am, DARGLE LOCAL MARKET, Lions River Club, Mike, 083 325 1082.

• 2 & 30 Oct (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244.

• 28 Oct (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail. com, 082 920 2787.

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

MEETINGS • 5 & 19 Oct (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www.maritzburgcameraclub. co.za.

• 18 Oct (3rd Tues), 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 2402, 082 852 4087.

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