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From the Editor’s Desk... Gosh, what a busy few weeks we have had here at Mum’s Mail HQ. After the closing date for entries on 31st July, we have just announced the winners of the Mum’s Mail ‘My Story’ Creative Writing Competition. I’m so happy to tell you that we had a great deal of entries sent through - this new initiative was embraced by both Pietermaritzburg and Durban schools and their pupils alike and a special thanks must go to the following schools for wholeheartedly supporting this creative writing competition and for encouraging their learners to get creative:- • Clarendon Primary School (PMB) • Deccan Road Primary School (PMB) • The Wykeham Collegiate (PMB). • Our Lady of Fatima (DBN) • Berea West Preparatory (DBN) • Westville Senior Primary School (DBN) • Glenwood Prep School (DBN) You can read all about this competition and the winners on pages 4 and 5 of this issue. We have also been frantically working over the last few months, on the 14th Annual Mum’s Mail High Tea ‘Jungle Fever’ in association with The Sunflower Fund, which takes place at The Globe at Suncoast, Durban on Friday 6th September. It is going to be WILD – we are hoping to have a ROARING good time! The school holidays will soon be upon us (again!) – if you are looking for a very affordable, fantastic day out that you can enjoy with the family, then look no further than the KZN Museum! Love Victoria xx
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CONTENTS
Everyday Life
4 - 5 ‘My Story’ Creative Writing Competition Winners 6 Welcome to Your Next Holiday 8 Shopping at Cascades Lifestyle Centre 9 Clean Up Your ‘Hood for Good 10 - 11 Explore the KZN Museum These School Holidays
Beautiful Life/Healthy Life 12 14 15
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All Things Shiny at Bling Creations Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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Winners Announced: ‘My Story’ Creative Writing Competition
The Mum’s Mail ‘My Story’ Creative Writing Competition has come to an outstanding end, with over 350 entries received! Through this competition, we aimed to nurture creativity in children, and we are so pleased that so many schools, parents and teachers encouraged their children to enter.
The winners are as follows:
Grade 1-3 Category: Phillipa Ratcliffe in Grade 3 at Chelsea Preparatory School with her story titled “The Special Egg”. Grade 4-7 Category: Lwazi Ndlovu in Grade 4 at Durban Primary School with her story titled “Never Give Up”. Each winner’s school will receive 100 books from Priddy Books, 50 for their own school library and 50 to donate to their chosen disadvantaged school, and all four winning schools will win a reading corner ‘make over’ arranged by @doing_life_with_us. All four winning schools will also receive a visit from ECR Breakfast Show Host Darren Maule, who will read the winning story to the school children. Each winner’s story and profile will be published in Mum’s Mail magazine and their story will be turned into an illustrated book by Kidsbookclub.co.za (illustrated by Cristy Zinn of Looma Illustrations) and 10 copies gifted to the winner, plus a copy sent out to all their subscribers.
one of the winning stories - the special egg by Phillipa Ratcliffe Hello my name is Hammy hamster , I am going to tell you a funny story. One day some time around April my old friend Squibbles and I were walking in the sunny garden when we saw a yellow, pink and blue egg. It was almost as big as me. We could not see a nest so we took it home. We watched the egg for hours and hours but nothing happened . It was such a hot day so we had chocolate ice- cream sundaes. Then the egg slowly started to roll off the table so I chased after it. Squibbles copied me and ran after it to. It rolled down the stairs and into the fat cats basket. The cat was asleep like a baby (I like to call her kitty because everyone always says: your’e such a pretty kitty or good kitty) How are we going to get the egg with out waking kitty up I whispered to Squibbles. I don’t know he said. Let’s tip-toe slowly over to her and replace It with that teddy bear I said to Squibbles. Okay! As we were tip-toeing Kitty woke up?! What are you doing HERE!! Kitty said angrily. Www-weee jj-just want to get our egg back: said Squibbles. Kitty looked confused? What egg?! That pink, yellow and blue one. I said. Well you better start running! growled Kitty. We grabbed the egg and pushed it up the stairs.It was so heavy Finally we got up the stairs. Squibbles jumped up onto the egg. He ran on top of the egg for a few moments. When the egg stopped rolling Squibbles fell off on top of me. Oow! That hurt!! Just then Kitty jumped on the egg and said: I got ya! But before you could say chocolate Twixxy the dog scared away Kitty. Thank you. Your’e welcome said Twixxy. Now lets go back to the kitchen. When we got there the egg looked like it was going to hatch. Quickly rap the egg in a towel . We watched the egg for a while but nothing happened. We saw something silver peeling off ? whats happening to the egg ? Squibbles said . I THINK I KNOW . . I said. IT’S A CHOCOLATE EGG!!!!! That night Squibbles,Twixxy and I had the delicious egg for our desert . When I went to bed my tummy was full.I thought to my self THAT WAS SUCH AN EXCITING DAY !!!!but I wish the egg was a real one. I can’t wait for another day like this one .
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Sponsors We want to thank our generous main sponsors, without whom this competition would not have been possible: Kidsbookclub.co.za, Cristy Zinn, Priddy Books, Darren Maule and micro blogger Kirsten Coates. Thank you also to our Library Corner ‘Make Over’ item sponsors; Three Little Monkeys, Zoe Bird, FOMO Print, Kids Emporium Umhlanga, Kids Original, Ella and Scarlett Creations and Kidlet Collection.
Judges Thanks also to the judges who gave of their valuable time. The stories were read and judged by teachers at Kip McGrath Bluff and Umhlanga who narrowed the list down to 20 finalists, and Kidsbookclub.co.za who chose the overall winners. The judges based their decision on the following criteria: creativity, enjoyment, story line, characterisation and language. The stories had to be an original piece of fiction with fictional or real-life characters in a completely made up story and had to adhere to the rules of the competition. Final thanks goes to Penny Katz Photography for sponsoring her time involved in capturing the journey of this new initiative.
Here are the 10 finalists in each category: Grade 1-3 Category • Shreya Naidoo, Grade 1, Erica Primary School - My Super Hero Is My Mum • Aurya Rodrigues, Grade 1, Maris Stella School - The Whale And The Snail • David Cason, Grade 1 - Super Saurus • Keamogetswe Mathinya, Grade 2, Northlands Primary School - The Three Enchanted Animals • Hannah Mitha, Grade 3, Berea West Preparatory School - Candy Land • Saudah Soomar, Grade 3, Berea West Prepratory Schoool - Ben’s Surprise • Kaivalya Grade 3, Deccan Road Primary School - A Witch That Went To School • Asia Wegerle, Grade 3, Our Lady of Fatima - Enough Love • Phillipa Ratcliffe, Grade 3, Chelsea Preparatory School - The Special Egg Grade 4-7 Category • Lwazi Ndlovu, Grade 4, Durban Primary School - Never Give Up • Yuvanka Calista Pillay, Grade 4, Maris Stella School - The Runaway Nose • Divya Govender, Grade 4, Deccan Road Primary School - Sunita Sharma Dream • Thrishan Naidoo, Grade 5, Deccan Road Primary School - The Wolf Who Became Tiny • Jazmine Reddy, Grade 6, Deccan Road Primary School - The Strangers • Samkelo Ndlovu, Grade 6, Deccan Road Primary School - The Lonely Prince • Sharika Odayan, Grade 6, Clarendon Primary School - A Dark Mind • Azrayel Naidoo, Grade 7, Deccan Road Primary - To The Grave • Georgina Loder, Grade 7, Chelsea Preparatory School - Never Trust The Colour Purple • Brogan Anthony, Grade 7, Westville Senior Primary School - A Future Is Carved Congratulations and Thank You must go to all the budding writers that entered! You are all winners to us because you made the effort to get creative and entertain us with your wonderful stories. 5
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Selborne Holiday Apartments: Welcome to Your Next Holiday Selborne Holiday Apartments are beautiful, upmarket apartments situated on Selborne Golf Estate. Each unit is fully furnished with DSTV and sleeps six people. All the units are fully furnished (including bath and beach towels) and are serviced daily – there is a washing machine and tumble dryer in each unit. They are perfect for family holidays or just a quick weekend away.
the stunning coastal forest. Enjoy a day of indulgence at the hotel’s onsite La Vita Spa, which is fully equipped with a sauna, express gym and four private treatment lounges.
You have the choice of plunging into the sparkling pool at the hotel or at the Beach House, metres from the beach. This private space is perfect for sunbathing, floating about the exquisite pool, plus you are able to braai. There is also a The estate is nestled in the kiddies’ pool that boasts a kids’ heart of the lush and tranquil area fenced off from the main South Coast and has an 18-hole swimming pool. world-class golf course that offers challenging play through There is a range of delectable
dining options on the estate - from the à la carte menu at The Lord Selborne Restaurant, to light meals on The Terrace, and the convivial atmosphere of Barker’s Bar. There are also tennis courts and scenic walks through the estate’s natural coastal bush where you are bound to see all sorts of wildlife that inhabit the estate. To book your accommodation, e-mail basfour2751@gmail. com or call Lorraine on 081 496 7594.
3 apartments available – 2 ground floor & 1 on the 1st floor
Fully furnished 3 bedroom apartments, main ensuite. Sleeps 6. Open plan living area with patio & built in braai. Garage. Full use of Estate facilities – pools, tennis courts, restaurants, golf course. Access to private beach, clubhouse & pool. Beautiful surroundings & very private. Ideal for families, ladies getaways & golfing holidays. Apartments are serviced. Washing machine & tumble dryer in each apartment. DSTV. tel: 081 496 7594 | email: basfour2751@gmail.com | old main road, pennington www.houghtingbunch.wixsite.com/selborneapartments www.web.facebook.com/selborneholidayapartments
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It’s Simply Better Shopping at Cascades Lifestyle Centre Located in Pietermaritzburg, within the idyllic landscape of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Cascades Lifestyle Centre is a much-loved boutique lifestyle shopping centre that provides a convenient, easy and authentic shopping experience.
needs,” says Centre Manager, Michelle Chinnu, a smart, dedicated and enthusiastic woman with over 15 years’ experience in commercial real estate. Through her highly efficient, organised and skilled approach, Michelle has attained huge triumphs in all of Cascades Lifestyle Centre’s events and projects.
Living up to its motto – “Inspired by nature, it’s simply better shopping” - Cascades Lifestyle Centre offers a retail experience that everybody deserves, with a diverse mix of fashion, food and leisure. At Cascades Lifestyle Centre, shoppers are treated to beautifully-maintained open-air restaurants serving delicious food and some of the best coffee in town; top sports and outdoor shops; big brand and boutique stores; and multiple exercise facilities, including the worldclass Cascades MTB Park which has hosted numerous regional, national and international championship events.
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Easy Ways to Improve Your Household Recycling - Clean Up Your ‘Hood for Good Not enough South Africans are recycling, and depending on your local recycling services, around half of what goes in your bin could potentially be recycled and not end up in landfills, and recycling is an excellent way to save energy and conserve the environment.
70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials. The unreleased energy contained in the average dustbin each year could power a television for 5 000 hours. On average, 16% of the money you spend on a product pays for the packaging, which Did you know that: ultimately ends up as rubbish. One recycled tin can would If you’re not already, use local save enough energy to power a recycling facilities such as television for three hours. glass bottle banks, participate One recycled glass bottle would in any recycling service your save enough energy to power a municipality may offer and if one computer for 25 minutes. isn’t available, use the services One recycled plastic bottle of a private recycling company. would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for Remember! three hours. • Be sure also to give recyclable
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items a quick clean to remove any residue, whether it’s remnants in a yoghurt pot or conditioner bottle; it’s better to make sure it’s clean and dry before you pop it in the recycling bin. • Don’t get carried away though; certain items don’t belong in your recycling bin. Think nappies, plastic carrier bags and food waste. Putting the wrong things in your recycling bin results in ‘contamination’ which means your recycling could be rejected and end up in the landfill. Source: Woodlands Dairy, www.woodlandsdairy.co.za.
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Explore the KZN Museum These School Holidays If you want to visit somewhere really exciting during the September school holidays, you must visit the KZN Museum! You can make exciting discoveries through their dynamic collection of both natural science and cultural history exhibitions. The main highlights of the permanent collections include: the Warren Mammal Hall, which houses Africa’s largest collection of taxidermied African mammals while the Marine Gallery explores life found in our oceans. The attractions in the cultural history galleries include period rooms that allow you to travel back in time to the Victorian era, after which you may find yourself immersed in a Drakensburg cave with displays featuring South African rock art! Join the KZN Museum on a never-ending journey of discovery as they continue to celebrate our African heritage by creating exhibitions that are ‘edu-taining’, by encouraging
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public interaction and participation in a dynamic lifelong learning experience. This museum is one of South Africa’s oldest major regional museums, hosting several of South Africa’s most important heritage collections. The internationally renowned collections feature regional archaeology, African cultural products, European settler history, seashells, insects and other fauna. There’s a room dedicated to KwaZulu-Natal history and a recreation of a late 1800s Victorian street featuring shops, a stable and period houses. The Drakensberg cave is a fullsized replica complete with rock art. Plus you will find a wrecked olden-day trading vessel to look at. What makes the KZN Museum particularly interesting is the array of interesting temporary exhibitions, that give the museum a definite dynamic advantage. Did you know that the KZN Museum
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is also home to South Africa’s largest research library? Learners from surrounding schools often visit the museum which is equipped with an internet café, resource library and film room to encourage further research and study. This museum is wheelchair friendly and includes a ramp, lift and special toilet facilities. The museum is also open seven days a week including most public holidays. There is always something new to see at this museum. A visit to the KZN Museum is very affordable - R15 for adults, R5 for kiddies and just R2.50 for school learners on tour. Toddlers and pensioners are free. Call the museum for more info on 033 - 345 1404 or visit www.nmsa.org. za. Find them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can visit the KZN Museum at 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, PMB.
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All Things Shiny at Bling Creations Founded by Shamima Bhayla in 2011, who was spurred on and inspired by her passion for jewellery and all things ‘bling’, Bling Creations has been a pioneer in the jewellery industry and a place for women to revel in all things shiny.
store is why customers can be sure that when they visit Bling Creations they are transported on a magical journey to a place where all their hearts’ desires can be met, remarking that it is love at first sight when her jewellery is seen.
“Every step throughout the lifespan of Bling Creations has been about passion. We have always emphasised quality over pushing sales and I have personally had a hand at whatever is on display in my store,” says Shamima.
“To date, we have never had a dissatisfied customer, with a lot of people from out of KZN coming all the way to Pietermaritzburg just to purchase the quality jewellery we have here,” says Shamima. Shamima says that jewellery has always been her passion and Shamima says that her personal she uses the best materials and touch on all things within the workmanship available.
“You just have to visit the store to see that all our products that we offer boast high quality and value for money,” concludes Shamima.
Contact: 033 - 342 2114, 082 619 0007, info@ blingcreations.co.za, www.blingcreations.co.za. FB: @blingcreationssa. Shop 115, Liberty Midlands Mall, Pietermaritzburg. WIN! WIN! WIN! Mum’s Mail has a stunning jewellery hamper from Bling Creations to give away, valued at R1500. Visit www. mumsmail.com to enter.
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Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg is set in a serene, indigenous garden on the banks of the Umzunduzi River. This multidisciplinary hospital serves the community of Pietermaritzburg and the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and is superbly equipped with the latest technology. Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg
boasts one of the most advanced Paediatric Unit’s in the Kwazulu-Natal region. The unit is equipped with paediatric trained and experienced staff and includes 23 beds and 5 isolation beds with facilities to room one parent. Medicliclinic Pietermaritzburg’s Paediatric Unit has the support of on site and off site Paediatricians, Paediatric
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month When abnormal cells are identified and removed, in many cases it is prior to cancer cells actually developing.
In South Africa, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is commemorated annually in September to encourage women to do screening and prevent cervical cancer. The goal of screening for cervical cancer is to find cervix cell changes and early cervical cancers before they cause symptoms.
Early diagnosis and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions prevents up to 80% of cervical cancers, in high resource countries, where cervical cancer screening is routine. Who should have a Pap smear? All women who have been sexually active, should start having Pap smears between ages 18 to 20 years.
Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among South African women. Women have a 1 Every eligible woman should preferably have a in 42 lifetime risk of cervical cancer (NCR 2014). Pap smear at least every 3 years. It can be successfully treated if detected in the early stages, so it is important that women are Visit www.cansa.org.za for more info. aware of symptoms and what is normal for their bodies. Akeso Pietermaritzburg offers inpatient treatment for:
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Shopkins toys are ideal for kids aged five years and older. They are available from Toys R Us, ToyZone, Toy Kingdom, Checkers and Pick ‘n Pay.
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