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Issue 120 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • September 2016

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Everyday Life

What a wonderful climate we have here, and it’s all year round! Whilst it’s grey and wet in the UK, even in the summer, the sun seems to always shine here and that’s one of the reasons I love it so much! There is so much to do, so many places to go and good times to be had – you just have to go out there and find them (once you’ve looked through our fantabulous magazine first for ideas and inspiration!) The Arthurs took a trip along the Midlands Meander last weekend and had a fantastic day out – the scenery up there is stunning.

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We are very excited to announce our news that we have recruited a lovely new lady, based in PMB, who will be joining the Mum’s Mail team this month. The fabulous PMB magazine will soon be even better, as we will now be able to bring you lots more information and details of even more suppliers of goods and services that will be relevant to you. If you have any information that you think our other PMB readers would be interested to find out about, please do let us know and we will include them in future issues.

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As I write this, we are preparing for the 11th Annual Mum’s Mail High Tea in Association with The Sunflower Fund and this year’s theme is ‘Shaken, Not Stirred’. As ever, the wonderful Alice Leah has been instrumental in the organising of this much anticipated, sold out event, which takes place on Friday 2nd September at Durban’s Greyville Convention Centre, with the aim of raising funds and awareness for The Sunflower Fund. I am really looking forward to helping raise lots of money on the day and am especially looking forward to seeing what’s in the goodie bags!

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Everyday Life

Meet the Cover Stars

“INSPIRING TEACHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN”

Meet the Chubb family – dad Larry, mom Genevieve with Taylor (9) and Bruce (6). Genevieve is a qualified chartered accountant and director of two companies, Colenbrander and RockSolid Consulting. She also sits as director and treasurer of the Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business and on the SAICA Eastern Region Tax board. Larry is a key accounts manager for Allan Bros and travels often for work.

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Saturday 3 September Cool Winds Pre-Primary School, Hilton Times 13.00 - 15.00 thereafter tea will be served. Come and see what we offer and meet some of the wonderful people who train with us.

Larry and Genevieve love laughing and having fun together. Larry is always available to make a joke and enjoys having braais at home – they love entertaining. “Our friends and family are very special to us. We recently started scuba diving and are very excited about our new hobby!” said Genevieve.

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Taylor is at Laddsworth Primary and she is a very confident little girl with a soft nature who is eager to please people. She is always keen to try anything and is just starting to find out which sports she really enjoys. At the moment she is playing hockey and soccer.

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Bruce is at Hilton Pre-Primary, he is a very loving and a happy little boy. He loves riding his bike, trains and throwing ball with his new puppy Duke (a Lab cross Bullmastiff). “We love travelling and exploring our beautiful country and seeing what it has to offer, as this brings us together. There is something special and meaningful about a place and its history when you are actually there. It makes us want to learn more about its story. Our favourite spot is Mngazana in the Transkei,” explained Genevieve.

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Everyday Life

White Mountain Festival 2016 Now in its 11th year, the annual White Mountain Festival is coming up, from 29 September to 2 October 2016, and is the perfect opportunity to escape the city and unwind in a stunning setting, while enjoying a great line-up of some of the best acoustic acts in the country.

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Known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, the festival is held at White Mountain Lodge near Giant’s Castle, in the scenic central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu-Natal, only 185km from Durban and just 25km off the N3, on tarred roads. Included on the bill – which features everything from bluegrass to folk, rock, blues and traditional Celtic and African rhythms – are the likes of Bad Peter, Jack Mantis Band, Georgetown, Lunatic Wolf, Simpl3 Stori3s, Chico Muya, Heather Waters, Matt Gardiner, Hoot ‘n Anny, Jerry and the Bandits, Wild Lettuce, plus a stripped-down acoustic set from The Black Cat Bones. Also not to be missed is Cape Town’s Richard Stirton, Mbijana Sibisi and Jeremy Olivier.

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Aside from the music, festival-goers can look forward to a wide variety of food and drink outlets, great local craft beer, vibrant arts and crafts, plus loads of fun outdoor activities for the whole family, including a trail run presented by TRAIL Magazine. In addition to the festival campsite, there is also a new on-site ‘tent hotel’, offering a stylish, hassle-free camping experience with all the comforts of home.

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Expect great music, fun times and smiles all around from this gem of a festival!

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AT INCHANGA STATION: CRAFT MARKET, MUSEUM, FOOD TO SUIT MOST TASTES & PICNIC AREA.

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Everyday Life

Witness Garden Show The Witness Garden Show, taking place from the 23 to 25 September, has something for everyone with a new improved kids’ zone. The Moms, Tots and Pops Expo will showcase all things kids, from babies to teens.

GARDEN SHOW Step into Spring

Don’t miss SA’s biggest garden show!

Other highlights include the Spirit of Spring Canine Spectacular where more than 600 pure-bred dogs of various breeds will be judged and there will be dog agility, dog carting and dancing. ‘Fashion Fantasy in Flowers’ is a not-to-be-missed addition to the show that includes the first glimpse of the keynote gardens, a fashion show of living couture, cheese and wine, music and dance. This will take place on Thursday 22 September at 7pm and tickets are available at Computicket. The feature gardens are always a highlight, with garden designers putting all their expertise into creating fantastic gardens to the theme of this year’s show: Fashion Fantasy. Orchestral music will fill the plant and flower-packed hall to make this the place to be. The Floral Art Indaba will also be a highlight as artists show off their spring displays. All the usual features will be back, including the most beautiful quilting, inspiring cake decorating, 4×4 track, arts and crafts, and shopping galore - from plants and gardening equipment to the latest gadgets and gardening goodies. It’s going to be an event to remember! The show takes place at The Royal Showgrounds, Pietermaritzburg form 9am to 5pm daily. Tickets cost R60 for adults (12 years+), R40 for children under 12 and pensioners (60 years+). Pre-school children enter free of charge. Keep updated on www.gardenshow.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 10 double tickets to The Witness Garden Show to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

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Everyday Life/Healthy Life

Local Mom on a Mission Chrissie Van Niekerk has taken her background as an ECD educator and is sharing it with the parents and children in Sweetwaters. “As my three kids started getting older I realised that I wanted to raise them to understand that we need to care for those around us, not only those in our immediate family, but also our neighbours down the road. That’s why I started volunteering again,” says Chrissie. “I was so privileged to be selected as a Vodacom Change the World Volunteer, which has allowed me to work full-time with iThemba Projects, an organisation that does youth mentoring and Early Childhood Development work in Sweetwaters near Pietermaritzburg. I have been able to help them launch the opening of a new preschool, as well as starting a home-based Early Childhood Development (ECD) mentoring programme. This really excites me, because it involves meeting with other moms in the community who don’t have the resources that I had when I was at home with my kids. Mentors meet with them and teach them how to stimulate and interact with their kids at home, so their kids have a good ECD foundation.” “It’s so important that I do this work, not only for the moms and kids in Sweetwaters, but for my own kids as well. They are able to see that the families in Sweetwaters also are important and special, just like our own family.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

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Their aim is to make their patients journey back to pain-free living – a successful and sustainable one. They will meet you where you are at – whether that is a scholar, an elite international sportsperson, weekend warrior, desk jockey, or average Joe – and help you back to health.

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Balance Sport & Wellness was started by three well-known professionals, biokineticist, Nicky Irvine, chiropractor, Dr Helen Schlebusch and physiotherapist, Claudia Lepera in April 2016. Working as a team in each patient’s case has proved to increase prolonged, sustained recovery from injury or ailment.

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Areas of special interest at the clinic include sports injuries in children and adults, with all the practitioners having worked with international and national athletes. Chiropractic has a niche area in the treatment of babies suffering from colic and latching/ feeding problems, as well as any muscular skeletal injuries. Their physiotherapists have developed skills in the areas of vestibular rehabilitation – treatment of dizziness, as well as neurological based physiotherapy for children. Their biokineticists are skilled at helping young and old get back to their passion for sport post injury, as well as optimising their performance and preparation for races and competitions. Their massage therapist is trained in releasing muscle tension associated with trauma, day to day living and sport.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

What is Occupational Therapy? Gwen Reddy, an Occupational Therapist practising for almost two decades, is also a trained Neurodevelopmental Therapist and Vision Therapist. She has a special interest in learning disability, developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, teenage psychiatry and sensory disorders. She works with all age groups (adults and children) with physical, neurological, psychiatric, and developmental disorders and conducts functional and medico-legal assessments. Occupational Therapy (OT) is the therapeutic use of work, self-care and play activities to increase development and prevent disability. It assists children with physical, sensory, or cognitive difficulties to be functionally independent and successful at tasks. OT focuses on ‘daily living skills’. A child’s occupation is play, schoolwork and functional activities such as dressing. Children who will benefit from Occupational Therapy may have: • Autism, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder, delayed milestones, epilepsy or any condition impacting on a child’s ability

to function. • Fine motor difficulties such as incorrect pencil grasp, poor handwriting, difficulty cutting, colouring, slow pace of work. • Difficulties with gross motor tasks such as balance, ball play, jumping, hopping etc. • Poor postural stability - tires easily, head on the desk, struggles to sit upright, fatigue of the large muscle of the arms and legs. • School difficulties that obstruct learning. Reversals of letters and numbers, disorganised work, poor planning, difficulty recalling the alphabet and poor copying of written work is evident. • Unusual reactions to certain textures, tastes or movement. “Our family has benefited from the services of an OT and we can honestly say it has changed our lives for the better. We recommend you talk to one if you are worried about your child’s development,” says Victoria Arthur of Mum’s Mail. Contact Gwen Reddy: 092 455 9163, 033 – 387 3815, reddygwen@gmail.com.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

Solutions to Winter Hair Problems

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The colder winter months can really wreak havoc on our hair. Here are some winter hair evils and how to fix them.

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Dull Hair The winter months can be particularly hard on your hair, causing it to lose colour and become dull and dry, especially for those with dyed hair. Solution: You can use a deep conditioner that will moisturise and rehydrate your hair, or you can visit your salon and get your hair dyed in a beautiful rich colour. Ask your hairdresser for Olaplex, which will repair your damaged hair and prevent further damage.

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Static When the temperatures drop, there is less moisture in the air and the dry air causes static, making your hair stand up and a nightmare to keep in form. Solution: Hydrate your hair with a good shampoo and conditioner, and avoid heat styling devices such as a curling iron or straightener. Rather use an ionic hair dryer which doesn’t deplete your hair of moisture. The ions produced by an ionic hair dryer also help reduce static electricity.

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Itchy Scalp The cold, dry air lacks moisture and being inside where it is heated also affects your scalp – leaving it dry and itchy. This can also lead to dandruff. Solution: First and foremost, don’t scratch – this will just cause more damage and more dandruff. Use a product called Scalpicin which will help alleviate the itchiness. Try not to use too much shampoo too often as it has chemicals that can dry out your scalp. Instead to counteract the dryness, use a cleansing conditioner that moisturises and hydrates your hair and scalp. Source: Alex Mitchley. www.mumsmail.com

Kids’ Life/Party Life

Homeschooling: Is it for You?

As parents, we always want to give our children the best so that they are able to reach their full potential and live their lives to the full. Therefore, from day one, we are busy researching the best schools.

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If you are standing at this crossroad today, I’d like to encourage you to hop over to our blog to find out a bit more or attend the KZN Homeschooling Expo being held on 10 Then life happens… Your child clashes with the September at Red Point Church in Pinetown, system, homework owns you, teachers start for only R20 per family entry fee. saying your child needs medication or your child is streaks ahead and their school day is pure drudgery. And you thinking; “There must be another way.” 14 years ago we found ourselves at this crossroad and we chose to take the path less travelled and homeschool our children.

Looking back, as hard as it was, I would not change that choice for anything! I always say there are pros and cons to formal and home education, but I can do something about the homeschool cons. In a nut shell, homeschooling offers a child a tailor-made education that meets a child where they are at and so allows them the freedom to become

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Aquamad Survival Swimming Programme Tori Karg de Almeida, owner of Aquamad Swim School in Howick, has been teaching swimming in the Midlands since 1999. This year she underwent intensive training to become one of only a handful of qualified Infant Survival Swim Specialists in SA. In this survival swimming programme she teaches babies and toddlers the most efficient and effective way to self-rescue if they find themselves in the water alone. They learn to become “aquatic problem solvers”. A six to twelve month old baby would learn to roll over and float for an indefinite time or until help arrives.

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On completion of both programs, swimmers will undergo a ‘Test Out’ whereby they are fully clothed and will be tested in various ways to ensure that each time the result is positive and they are able recover and to float safely. Tori says: “My top infant survival tip would be to ensure your little one is competent in the water before they are confident.”

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“I feel so privileged to have this knowledge and am thrilled to be able to offer this programme right here in the Midlands. It’s simple - my desire to continue learning stems from my passion to teach swimming.” says Tori.

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Exploding Baggies

REPTILE PARTY TIME

This is a fun, easy and affordable science experiment to try at home, or you could even do it as an activity at a science-themed party! Supplies needed: • 1/3 cup (80ml) white vinegar • 1 zipper-lock bag • 10 drops food colouring • Clothes peg • 2 tablespoons (28g) baking soda

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The experiment: Pour the vinegar into the bag and add a few drops of food colouring. Twist the plastic above the liquid, and hold the twist secure with a clothes peg. Now, above the clothes peg, add the baking soda and close the bag’s zipper. Take off the clothes peg and let the vinegar drop into the bag. Shake it and watch the reaction. The outcome: The bag blows up like a balloon.

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Why it worked: When baking soda and vinegar mix together, it causes a reaction that creates gas. Gas molecules take up more space than the liquid and the solid do, which is why the bag expands.

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Source: The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments by Rachel Miller, Holly Homer & Jamie Harrington. 13

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Kids’ Life/Party Life

Caramel Popcorn Lions These make great party snacks for children – and they’re so easy, the kids can even help prepare them! Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • ¼ cup popcorn, uncooked • 1½ tablespoons golden syrup • ½ cup castor sugar • 45g butter • ½ cup white chocolate melts • 2 x 34g packets peppermint lifesavers • 16 red smarties • 9 x 4cm long pieces of liquorice strap • 50g tube black writing icing

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Method: Call TODaY fOr a free Line eight holes of a muffin pan with paper cases. assessmenT Cook the popcorn and pour into a large Contact: Julie Glass heatproof bowl. julie.glass@kippmbnorth.co.za Place golden syrup, sugar and butter in a 033 - 342 2042 | 084 941 1771 saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring 75 Hosking road, athlone, Pietermaritzburg all the time, for three to four minutes or until sugar dissolves (don’t boil). Then boil for four minutes or until golden. Working quickly, pour caramel mixture over popcorn. Stir to coat. Divide mixture between paper cases. Using the back of a spoon, press down to flatten tops slightly. Set aside to cool. Reserve eight chocolate melts and melt the remaining chocolate. Use the Lifesavers, Smarties, liquorice, chocolate melts, icing and melted chocolate to create eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers on each popcorn cup – as shown in the picture. Keep aside to set and serve.

Source: Super Food Ideas, Page 70. Recipe by Emma Braz. Photograph by John Paul Urizar. www.mumsmail.com

Everyday Life SEPTEMBER AWARENESS DAYS • Albinism Awareness Month • Cervical Cancer Awareness Month • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month • Eye Care Awareness Month • Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month • National Heart Awareness Month • National Month of Deaf People • National Oral Health Month • 2: Casual Day • 5 – 11: Pharmacy Week • 2 – 6: Kidney Awareness Week • 2 – 6: Back Week • 9: International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 10: International Gynaecological Health Day • 14: National ADHD Day •21:WorldOralHealthDay•21:WorldAlzheimer’s Day•19–25:World Retina Week • 23: Commencement of Eye Care Awareness Month • 24: Heritage Day • 26: World Retina Day • 26: World Environmental Health Day • 26: World Contraception Day • 28: World Rabies Day • 29: World Heart Day.

CHARITY • 1 – 30 Sept (every Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, growing.parks@gmail.com. • 2 Sept, CASUAL DAY, fundraiser in aid of persons with disabilities, www.casualday.co.za. • 5 Nov, HOSPICE MSC RAFFLE, Msunduzi Hospice, 200 Zwartkop Road, 033 – 344 1560, www.hospicekzn.co.za, fundraiser@ hospicekzn.co.za.

• 1 – 30 Sept, 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 – 30 Sept (Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226. • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept (Tues), 5.30pm – 6.30pm, PREGNANCY YOGA, R200pp per month or R60 per class, Hilton Village Centre, Hilton Avenue, Glynis, 076 823 9327, www.eapactive.co.za. • 3 Sept, 8am, HILTON VILLAGE BUILD IT FAMILY FLEA MARKET DAY, Hilton Village Build It, 5A Quarry Road, Hilton, 033 – 343 3284. ● 3 Sept, 8.30am – 4pm, LANDROVER GIBA CHALLENGE, Giba Gorge, RSVP to nikita@aspyre.co.za. • 4 Sept (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906, www.pmes.co.za. • 16 – 18 Sept, HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL, 033 – 383 0126 (bookings), 033 – 383 0127 (enquiries), www.hiltonfestival.co.za. • 23 – 25 Sept, WITNESS GARDEN SHOW, Royal Showgrounds, Chief Albert Luthuli Str, PMB, Wendy, 033 – 345 6274, www.gardenshow. co.za. • 24 & 25 Sept, 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. • 30 Sept – 2 Oct, BURG2BERG 2016, 082 964 4620, www. burg2berg.co.za.

EDUCATION/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 30 Sept (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, R1 450pp, 033 - 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za. • 1 – 30 Sept (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za. • 1 – 30 Sept (every Mon & Wed), 9am – 11am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228, 7943. • 1 – 30 Sept (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. • 1 – 30 Sept, various days & times, DOMESTIC TRAINING – EMERGENCY CARE & FIRST AID WORKSHOPS, in English and isiZulu, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441. • 8 Sept, 6pm, TALKING PARENTING WITH SINGAKWENZA, Cordwalles Preparatory School, 101 Howick Rd, PMB, R50pp, proceeds to charity, Linda Hill, 082 321 1283, info@singakwenza. co.za. • 3 Sept, 9am – 12pm, COOL WINDS PRE-PRIMARY OPEN DAY, 2 Hilton Ave, Hilton, 033 – 343 5410, 033 – 343 4659, admin@ coolwindspreprimary.co.za, www.coolwindspreprimary.co.za. ● 23 – 25 Sept, THE HEALING POWERS OF WRITING, Solitude, Dargle, Midlands, Laura, 072 662 6194, laura@hss.co.za, www.sawriters. org.za.

MARKETS • 1 – 30 Sept (every Sat & Sun) 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, lee@ ltpromo.co.za. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Sept (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Sept (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Sept (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687. • 3, 10, 17, 24 Sept (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908. • 3 Sept (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. • 4 Sept (1st Sun), 9am – 11am, DARGLE LOCAL MARKET, Lions River Club, Mike, 083 325 1082. • 4 & 25 Sept (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244. • 30 Sept (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail. com, 082 920 2787. • 25 Sept (last Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.

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.

MEETINGS • 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept (Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com. • 7 & 28 Sept, 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za. • 20 Sept (3rd Tues), 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 2402, 082 852 4087.

ARTS & CULTURE • 1 – 30 Sept (every Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 4 Sept (1st Sun), 9am – 4pm, MARITZBURG OVAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Monica, 082 774 5493.

LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 1 – 30 Sept (Sat & Sun), 10am – 5pm, GOSHALA COW SANCTUARY, just outside PMB, info@goshala.co.za, 084 258 1121, 033 – 251 6110. • 1 – 30 Sept (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets.co.za. • 1 – 30 Sept, PMB BABYSITTER’S CLUB, Nikita, 078 439 9051.

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