Mum's mail PMB and Midlands October 2013

Issue 88

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Pietermaritzburg & Midlands | Oct 2013

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Editor’s Life Look & Feel Good Expo Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Tiny Life Educated Life Young Life/Party Life Busy Life

Photography is my only Passion Discount photoshoot for all babies under one year, only R500 (this includes photoshoot and CD with all photos and 10 jumbo pics).

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Alice Leah • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Subeditor: Brenda Daniels • brenda@mumsmail.com • 073 269 6118 Accounts: Ilse Furber or Lynda van Gestel • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 2 or 3) Enquiries: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Roving Reporter: Tasha Jardim, 083 381 8483, tj@tashas-fudge.co.za Designer: Shaun Dalziel Cover Photo Models: Skhanyiso Miller Photographer: Casey Larson Photography, 082 563 3205, www.caseylarsonphotography.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.

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Editor’s Life

Support The Sunflower Fund’s National Bandana Day on 12th October and share a little happiness by purchasing your bandana from Pick n Pay for only R25 (I love the funky bright, neon designs this year).

All funds raised through this campaign will allow The Sunflower Fund to share a little happiness by being able to recruit more bone marrow stem cell donors to join the SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR).

The Sunflower Fund’s work has seen the Registry grow from a mere 800 donors in 2000 to more than 65 500 registered donors today. “This is an achievement, however it’s only the ‘tip of the iceberg’ we need to continue our quest and build the SABMR into a database which has at least 400 000 people registered,” said Tina Botha, Founder-Director of The Sunflower Fund. “Like a perennial sunflower, these bandanas are back in full force every October, blooming bright to remind us all that there are people less fortunate than ourselves who continuously fight against this disease.”

For more information on National Bandana Day or how to become a bone marrow stem cell donor, call the toll free line on 0800 12 10 82 or visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.

Alice xxx

PIETERMARITZBURG

GRADES 1 - 12

By now you’ve probably realised that I have a rather soft for The Sunflower Fund, and am super excited that National Bandana Day is coming up this month.

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Photo: The happy bunch recruited by Mum’s Mail who ran/walked The Sunflower Fund’s Fun Run in September.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Struggling to Lose the Weight You Gained During Pregnancy?

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• For those who are unable to burn off the liquidised fat through exercise, Renu offers a sauna blanket that burns 600 calories in 40 minutes. It sounds rigorous, but this treatment is quite relaxing. It detoxes and improves circulation as well as having numerous other benefits.

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For clients wishing to achieve a weight loss goal, a PET eating plan is provided.

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Breast Cancer & BRCA Testing Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene 1 (BRCA1) and BRCA2 are human genes that prevent uncontrolled cell growth. Mutation of these genes is linked to hereditary cancer of the breast, ovaries, cervix, uterus, pancreas, prostate, stomach, skin and colon.

Although BRCA mutations increase the risk it only accounts for 5% to 10% of all breast cancers. In the general population 12% of females may develop breast cancer whereas in females with positive mutated BRCA 60% may develop breast cancer. Men with a mutated BRCA gene are also at risk of developing breast cancer. The frequency of BRCA mutations is greater in certain racial and ethnic groups. A genetic counsellor assesses the family history of cancer to evaluate if there is increased risk of cancer.

The need to test for BRCA mutations is then determined. This risk is higher if a first or second degree relative developed breast (including male relatives) or ovarian cancer.

A blood sample is collected for the test.

WHO should test for BRCA? In a family with a history of breast/ovarian cancer, that family member should be tested first. Only if that person tests positive should other family members consider testing. A positive test provides information on a person’s RISK of developing cancer as not all women with a positive test will develop cancer.

If a person tests positive, it is recommended to have more regular cancer screening tests done. Some women may elect for prophylactic surgery as in the case of Angelina Jolie or to use certain drugs that can decrease the risk of developing cancer.

Source: Dr Hilda Ganesen, Family Physician (MBCHB, MMed Fam Med), 031 – 563 4249, drganesen@gmail.com.

Managing a family, a home, finances and relationships can become overwhelming. Seeing a psychologist can help to manage these issues both emotionally and practically.

I see patients of all ages.

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Unsure whether your problem is big enough to see a psychologist? Contact me or visit my website.

083 290 3069 27 Kirchener Road, Clarendon, Pietermaritzburg cindy.coleman.clc@gmail.com • www.cindycoleman.co.za

Some of the issues I deal with include: • Worries about children (emotional, intellectual, behavioural) • Depression, anxiety and stress • Marital or relationship difficulties • Family transitions

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PMB: Shop 2, City Square Centre, 280 Langalilbalele (Longmarket Street) 033 - 394 6601

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Tamryn Sprunt Counselling Psychologist M.Soc.Sc (Natal) PS 086 00 081911 • PR 086 002 0197394 Special interests in: • Post-natal depression and adjusting to being a new mother • Anxiety and depression in women and relationship issues 073 632 7269 tamryn.sprunt@gmail.com Rooms: 328 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg

Dr Fayeda Mahomed MBBCH (Wits) FC Psych (SA) Practice No: 0220000229850

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Dinner Dance Fundraiser A Dinner Dance is being held to raise much needed funds for The Mitchell Centre. The event takes place on Friday 18 October, 6.30pm at the Alan Paton Hall, Maritzburg College (Princess Margaret Drive Entrance). Dress is formal and the cost is R300 p.p. or R2500 for a table of 10. There will be a 500 Club Ticket Draw with great prizes on the night. Mitchell Buxton Forman, four year old son of Murray and Donna Buxton Forman, a well-known Maritzburg family, has become profoundly handicapped over the past two years due to his severe epilepsy.

The Mitchell Centre was born out of a response to Mitchell’s needs and has been opened to other children with special needs. It is at present a home-based, non-profit stimulation centre that caters for children up to the age of 10 who are severely epileptic or disabled (dependent on their needs and mobility). Therapists are able to treat the children on site. The aim of the centre is to allow these special children to have social contact, be stimulated and to aid their development in the most loving way possible.

Mitchell was born perfectly healthy but just after his second birthday, in May 2011, he had his first seizure. In June he had his second seizure and it was all downhill from there. It has been almost two years since then. Despite having tried various medications Mitchell now has on average fifteen seizures a day, both in and out of sleep.

For more info visit www.parentsofepileptickids.co.za.

To book for the Dinner Dance contact Marilyn at rsvp.mitchellcentre@gmail.com.

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Tiny Life Fashion for Moms-To-Be Being the Fashion Nanny of Durban, there is no denying that fashion is a great love of mine. But being a mother of three daughters is the ultimate love affair!

Motherhood is a constant tug of war between achieving the ultimate goals whilst nurturing the family. Another tug of war is the change of body image: how we see ourselves during pregnancy and post baby including how our mindset shifts its focus and rebirths itself!

As a result of many requests Fashion Nanny will host a “grown up” Mommy Day dedicated to expectant mothers and new mothers. This workshop is the first of a series of workshops that Fashion Nanny will host to • Stimulates all showcase relevant topics and providers. the senses and Come join the Generation “M” on 19 October, 9.30am to 1.30pm at Quarters Hotel on Avondale. Cost: R500, including brunch and refreshments.

Bookings: Sabrina, 083 292 5330 or Sharon 078 208 6564, Quarters Hotel 031 – 303 5246.

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promotes learning • Develops perceptual motor skills • Unique range of climbing and clambering equipment 2 Months • Original Clamber to Club action songs and 3 Years exciting props • Gives parents great stimulation ideas Mother and Baby and Toddler for home Weekly Stimulation Classes Babies: Hillcrest: 084 577 7630 Toddlers: Ballito: 076 222 2946 • Kloof: 083 259 2746 • Pietermaritzburg: 083 445 1441 headoffice@clamberclub.com • www.clamberclub.com

Baby House Sitters Tutors Drivers Sitters

• Quick & easy online registration with a 3 month guarantee on all placements • Transparent process with all references & evaluations available to families • All applicants are thoroughly screened, practically evaluated & have a verified clean criminal record • All nanny candidates are put through a four module training course before placement KZN Branch: 076 983 2299 Kirstin Contact Us www.oldschoolcool.co.za kirstin@oldschoolcool.co.za

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Educated Life How to Help in Pietermaritzburg • Ethembeni (meaning Place of Hope) was established by the Howick Community Church in November 2000 as a social outreach programme in the township of Mpophomeni, about 12kms outside the town of Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Today, this outreach has developed into an independent, registered non-profit organisation with programmes aimed at caring for sick and vulnerable adults and children affected and infected by HIV and AIDS. Ethembeni’s vision is to see families free from HIV, AIDS and TB. Ethembeni’s mission statement is: We exist to bring hope to families affected by HIV, AIDS and TB in the KZN Midlands by providing comprehensive and genderTHE AUDIBLOX specific care and prevention services.

PROGRAMME Mpophomeni has a population of about HELPS TO: 25 000 of whom more than 80% are un- 2014 enrolments open • Increase intelligence employed. The HIV infection rate is one of Free Range Children • Sharpen attention & concentration farm-style nursery the highest in the area contributing to a This school in Winterskloof, • Develop accurate high mortality rate.

Hilton recognises & perception prioritises:

• Improve long &

short term memory childhood development • The GIMRF (Grace International Minis- • Early (18 months to 4 years) • Promote logical thought • Nature & the environment in a • Improve reading tries Revival of Faith) was founded in 2003 secure homestead • Build self-esteem and is based in Dambuza, Edendale. The • Professional feedback to parents & self-confidence GIMRF mission is to service over 500 cli- Jill Bailey - SACE registered Anne jillmother@gmail.com ents and develop a support base, a sense 033 - 343 1093 • 082 212 5256 033 - 386 3040 of responsibility, pride and dignity to the infected and affected HIV/AIDS communi- 5 Ways To Change Your Child’s Life! (and your own) ty. From their daycare centre, they also do our revolutionary programme in 6-10 weeks, you can: feeding schemes, counselling and provide With 1. Improve reading and OVCs with education, food and clothing. comprehension GIMRF also do workshops based on com- 2. Improve marks 3. Increase self-confidence munity needs such as bookkeeping.

4. Benefit from one-on-one tuition

If you would like to offer support to these organisations contact the Community Chest, director@communitychest.org.za , 033 – 394 1031. Source: E-Biz Blitz.

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Young Life/Party Life Cricket School of Excellence Opens in PMB The Cricket School of Excellence (CSE) has been running for the past 14 years in Johannesburg and the Western Cape.

The school itself was founded by Ryan Maron and has now expanded to regions throughout the Western Cape, Johannesburg, East London and, most recently, Pietermaritzburg.

CSE is a company that focuses on providing cricket-related services to schools, businesses and individuals. Its mission is to develop cricket superstars through cutting edge technical and behavioural training. At this stage they do holiday clinics, private coaching, group coaching, cricketthemed birthday parties and they have an established development programme.

The recent launch of CSE in Pietermaritzburg presents junior cricketers in this region with an exciting opportunity to participate in a well-structured and wellorganised cricket programme. CSE works closely with the stakeholders of cricket and aims to develop junior cricketers in line with the pathways systems outlined

by Cricket South Africa (CSA) and more international trends.

Along with various sponsors CSE aims to promote healthy, active participation for the youth during holiday periods and throughout the year for ages 4 to 18. Holiday clinics in Pietermaritzburg are to take place 9 to 12 December and 6 to 9 January.

School term teaching comprises school coaching, private oneon-one coaching and cricket-themed birthday parties.

Contact: Cricket School of Excellence, 0861 123 273, info@cricketschool.co.za, www.cricketschool.co.za.

Co-curricular or extra-mural course at your school, on a weekly basis by a trained Ms Manners.

Create children prepared for the future with good manners & social skills, an attitude of willingness to please, respect, awareness of choice of behaviour, acceptance of consequences, empathy, consideration of the feelings of others, conscience and confidence.

Private and holiday classes also offered

Kaamani 073 222 8473 kaamani@manners4minors.co.za www.manners4minors.com STARRFISH SWIMMING SCHOOL 5 REASONS WHY SWIMMING IS GREAT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

• It is an important life skill to learn • It can increase their confidence • It is a time of bonding with their carers • It can allow them to become more independent • It is lots of fun For more information on our Special Needs Swimming Programme please call Sally Wilkinson on 071 299 3122 or Gail Starr on 083 445 1441

UNWANTED items wanted!

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Linen, clothing, kitchenware, toys and furniture.

We will collect at no charge.

Contact Joey on 084 649 1766 Design ‘n Party • Kiddies’ themed events • Jumping castles • Water slides • Face painting • Photography • Party packs • Catering and much more...

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Where kids can play and mums can relax!

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Young Life/Party Life Books for Kids • PIG and the Fancy Pants by Barbara Catchpole. Published by Ransom publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant readers and struggling readers, this reading series offers fast-paced and extremely funny stories in first-person diary format. In this particular book, Peter Ian Green – PIG for short, decides to put on his sister’s sparkly pink Drama Diva panties as he cannot find his own pants. Find out how PIG avoids showing his pretty pants to the whole class when things get difficult and he has to do P.E. Reluctant readers aged seven to 12 years with a reading age of eight to nine years will totally love and enjoy this hysterically funny quick read “novel in cartoons”! Available from Bargain Books. Price: R100.

• Hairy Mole and the Pirate Olympics by Chris Owen. Newly independent readers will love this fantastically funny line drawing illustrated book filled with playful layouts that offer a reduced amount of text that squiggles and wiggles all over the pages. Perfect for reluctant readers and aimed at children aged seven to 10 years with a reading age of seven to eight years.

Go on a wonderful adventure with Hairy Mole and his clever, smelly pirate crew and find out if they paarp their way to victory in the much anticipated, one hundred and first Pirate Olympics. Published

by Ransom publishing. Available from Bargain Books. Price: R100.

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Contact: Bianca Adendorff, Bargain Books Ballito Lifestyle, 032 - 586 3635, ballitolifestyle@bargainbooks.co.za, www.bargainbooks.co.za.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has a hamper of books to give away to 1 lucky reader.

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Young Life/Party Life Izon Parteez

• Kids’ party décor & furniture • Jumping castles • Cakes & cupcakes • Party packs Free paper plates, cups & serviettes.

Ts & Cs apply.

Nozie 082 831 6844 nozi.party@gmail.com www.izonparteez.wozaonline.co.za

Candy Floss, Slush Puppies, Popcorn, Lucky Packets and Jumping Castles

KIDS’ PAINTBALL OPEN DAY SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER AGES 10 - 15 YEARS

Candy floss made for: • School Market Days • Fundraising • Birthday Parties • Corporate Events • Flea Markets • Fêtes • Community & Social Functions FREE DELIVERIES

Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline of mind & body.

• Boys & Girls • Age 3 & up • Fun filled programmes

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Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981

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Book your next party with us • Mini Pamper Facial • Chocolate Manicure and Hand Massage • Funky Bright Hand & Toe Nail Paint • Trendy Colour Streaks in their Hair • Beauty Goodie Bag to Take Away Pamper Party (Duration 2 hrs) Minimum Bookings of 10

CALL JET THERAPY To Book Your Pamper Party 033 - 394 8741/033 - 345 3395 www.jet-therapy.co.za

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Book Your Child’s Next Birthday Party With Us! Natasha 084 255 1142 natasha@supakids.co.za www.supakids.co.za Leaders In The Kids’ Party Industry!

PMB & Upper Highway

• Plain & various themed tables • Chairs for little ones • Stools for 8 years & older • Chair & stool covers • Personalised banners • Customised piñatas & centre-pieces on request

Visit our showroom

SWIMMING LESSONS Enjoy time with your little one in our baby swim classes or enrol your toddler in lessons.

• Heated pool • Qualified learn to swim & baby instructor • All ages & abilities Contact Chantelle 082 213 8076 mantaraysa@gmail.com

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We provide: Themed Party Table & Chairs, Tableware & Décor, Jumping Castles, Popcorn & Candy Floss Machines, Cakes, Sand Art, Face Painting, Bambino Toddlers’ Set, Themed Fur Costumes (Spiderman, Hello Kitty, Barney, Minnie Mouse & Winnie the Pooh), Themed Adult Table and Chairs, Photography & So Much More...

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Young Life/Party Life Smartie Party Planners

We specialise in kiddies’ parties aged 1-16 for girls & boys, themed décor, cakes, jumping castle, party packs, clown and lots more!

SWIMMING LESSONS

For all ages & abilities • Heated pools • Showers/change rooms • Enclosed parking • Gym equipment • Tuck shop • Safe, park-like surroundings

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Start your kids on a fun musical adventure today!

Come and experience the real joy of MUSIC...

• Learn all about instruments • Playing of all percussion instruments • Learning rhythm patterns & tonal patterns • Reading music and understanding music language • Graphic notation • Body movement and awareness

Rice Paper Cakes, 2D/3D Cakes, Cupcakes, Face Painting, Mascot Entertainment, Clowns, Party Packs, Jumping Castles, Balloon Décor, Gazebos and Much Much More...

Ashleigh Robertson 071 602 2966

“Discover the music in your child”

Jane Terblanche, Hilton • Cell: 082 788 8231 Website: www.musikgarten.co.za

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Busy Life ARTS & CULTURE tact 083 301 4048.

• ART JOURNALING: Weekday mornings, Hilton. Contact • INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN: Monthly, Kloof Rose, 033 – 343 3838, 082 758 4652. to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return). Contact 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.

BUSINESS MEETINGS • MINIATURE LIVE STEAM TRAINS: 1st Sun, 10am – 4pm, 78 • KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST: Month- Rudling Rd, Bisley, PMB. Cost: R6. Contact Andries Keyser, ly, 8.30am, The Coffeeberry, Cascades Mall. Contact Belinda, PMB Model Engineering Society, 082 557 2119. info@connectmagazine.co.za.

• MTN AMASHOVA DURBAN CLASSIC CYCLE RACE: 13 Oct, • WOMEN IN BUSINESS MONTHLY MEETINGS: Contact sec- PMB to Durban. Contact Melissa, 031 – 312 8896. retary@womeninbusiness.org.za.

• PLAY DAYS: Camps Drift Park. Big indoor playground, 9am – 5pm Tues – Sun (closed Mon). Cost: R35 per child. Contact CHARITY Kate, 073 672 6122.

• DINNER DANCE (FOR MITCHELL CENTRE): 18 Oct, 6.30pm, • PONIES FOR PARTIES: Ashburton or at your venue, 2 Alan Paton Hall, Maritzburg College. Cost: R300 p.p. Contact hours. Contact Gael Whiteley, 083 460 7643, ponies4parmitchellcentre@gmail.com. ties.za@gmail.com.

• GROWING PARKS: Jumping castle every Sat & Sun, 9.30am • “WALKY TALKY” WITH WOMEN IN BUSINESS: 20 Oct, – 4.30pm, Chase Valley Rd Park. All funds go to the upkeep Nottingham Rd to Howick. Contact ceo@womeninbusiness. of the park. Contact growing.parks@gmail.com. org.za.

• WITNESS OPEN GARDENS: 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Oct, COURSES/WORKSHOPS Show Grounds, PMB. Contact Gail, 082 445 2577, 033 - 355 • 3D BUSINESS CONSULTING SMALL BUSINESS WORK- 1111.

SHOP: 8.30am – 11.30am, Montrose. Cost: R300 p.p. Contact Belinda, belinda.butler6@gmail.com, 033 – 347 1702.

MARKETS • BELLY DANCE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS: Belly Chique Bel- • EVENING MARKET: 1st Fri monthly, 3pm – 6pm, Sue Tarr’s ly Dance Studio, PMB. Contact Vanessa, 082 485 3908. & La Popote, Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton. Contact 033 • INTRODUCTION TO HOSPICE CARE/BASIC HOSPICE – 343 1448.

COURSE: 1, 2, 3 Oct, Msunduzi Hospice Conference Centre. • HOUSE OF HEART EMPORIUM MONTHLY MARKET: Last Contact training@hospicekzn.co.za.

Sat monthly, 9am – 2pm, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 War• LEARN ALL ABOUT HERBS WITH HILTON’S HERBOLOGIST: wick Rd, PMB. Contact Nada, 076 788 2052.

Monthly, Hilton. Contact Diane Aldworth, 082 808 1519, • INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET: Last Sun monthly, 9am – dragonair@lantic.net.

3pm, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum. Contact 076 564 • LIFE COACHING EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN: Fri, 8am – 6357, inchanga@live.co.za.

10am, weekly/biweekly, Vlei Rd, Hilton. Contact Cherri, • KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 7am – 11am, 2.6km cherri@lifevision.co.za. outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507). Contact • LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER WORKSHOP FOR ONCOLOGY Andrea, 082 820 8986.

PATIENTS: 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 20 Dec. Contact Sharona Singh, • MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET: Sat, Sun & Public Holi033 - 342 3456, pmb.reception@cancernet.co.za. days, 10am – 4pm, Mountain View. Contact Lee-Ann, lee@ • PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP: Early ltpromo.co.za, 033 – 390 6311. evenings/Sat mornings, 1½ hours, Montrose. Cost: R150 • PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Conp.p. Contact Belinda, belinda.butler6@gmail.com, 033 – tact 082 886 0687.

347 1702.

• SPCA MORNING MARKETS: 1st & last Sat monthly, 8am – • PERSONALISED MAKE-UP LESSONS & LADIES’ WORK- 12pm, 235 Woodhouse Road. Contact 033 – 386 9267.

SHOPS: Contact Jacqui, 079 541 2551, jacquigeel@yahoo. co.uk.

OTHER • POSTNATAL CLASSES FOR MOMS & BABIES (0–6 • CAPULUM COLLEGE OPEN DAY: 3 Oct, 9am – 1pm, 2 QuarMONTHS): Wed, 10am – 12pm, St Anne’s Hospital, Stork’s ry Rd, Hilton. Contact Tracey, 033 – 343 4086.

Nest. Contact Sr Kate Paine, 033 – 897 5309, katherine. • DESIGN A CUPCAKE PARTY: Contact Yola, 079 517 2220, paine@netcare.co.za. kristabelle22@yahoo.com.

• FLOWERS THROUGH THE CHURCH: 18-20 Oct, St Luke’s EDUCATION Church, Howick.

• BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS: Various dates at various • FREE RABIES CLINIC: Wed, 1pm – 2pm, Umgeni Vet, Hilschools in PMB & Wartburg. Contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744, ton. Contact 033 – 343 4316. orders@books2you.co.za.

• KITE FAIR: 12 Oct, 9am – 2pm, New Hanover Prep. Contact • CRICKET SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE: Holiday clinics, private 072 315 6167 or 071 670 7142. & group coaching, birthday parties, PMB. Contact Graeme, • PARTY IN PINK ZUMBATHON FOR BREAST CANCER RE083 964 9460, www.cricketschool.co.za.

SEARCH: 5 Oct, 2pm – 5pm, Cowan House Indoor Centre, Hilton. Contact 072 902 4771, 082 374 4477.

ENTERTAINMENT • THERMOSCAN – FREE BREAST SCAN WITH FULL BODY • ABSOLUUT AFRIKAANS FILM FESTIVAL: 11 & 25 Oct, 15 SCAN (OCT): • Thurs/Fri, Victoria Medical Centre, PMB. Nov, Ster Kinekor Theatres. www.sterkinekor.com.

• Tues, Howick Health Centre, Howick. • 10 Oct, Fordoun • AARON MCILROY AT YOUR SERVICE: For year-end cele- Spa, Nottingham Rd. Contact Marcelle, 082 375 3805, marbrations, office parties, product launches, anniversaries etc. celle@thermoscansa.co.za.

Contact MacBob Productions, macbobproductions@gmail. • WEENEN PREMIER OPEN DAY: 12 Oct, 10am – 3pm, com, 078 804 4295.

Weenen School. Project Rhino, Fun Run through game re• CORNER POST DAILY SPECIALS: Weekday lunch, Tues serve, market. Contact 082 507 5509, 084 244 4408.

Night, Wed Night, Sun lunch, Pensioner tea/coffee, Howick.

Contact 033 – 330 7636, www.cornerpost.co.za.

Send your November • GLITTER GIRLS: 20 Oct, Rhumbelow Theatre, Allan Wilson Diary Dates to Shellhole, Durban Rd. Contact Computicket, 0861 915 8000 brenda@mumsmail.com with or Roland, roland@stansell.za.net.

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