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Everyday Life Where Will I Find...? La Lucia Mall Editor’s Life The Firm African High Tea 2012 Reader’s Life Laid Back Life Everyday Life Oakridge College Charitable Life One Stop Party Shop The Sunflower Fund Everyday Life Dad’s Life Business Life Delicious Life Green Life Home Life Healthy Life Beautiful Life Tiny Life Young Life Party Life Relaxed Life Homemakers Expo Relaxed Life Busy Life Simple Life Chubby Life

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on Davallen Receive a free Schwarzkopf treatment to the value of R80 when you book a Cut & Blow Dry. Please bring in advert to receive this offer. Valid until 30 Sept 2012. Schwarzkopf Accredited Salon 031 - 562 9534 / 8462 Shop 3, Davallen Centre, Davallen Avenue, La Lucia CUSTOMER PARKING • CLOSED ON TUESDAYS

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The excitement is mounting and the adrenalin pumping. It’s high tea time! The past 6 months have been a mad flurry of emailing and phoning to secure sponsorship of prizes and goodie bag samples for the 430 ladies who are chomping at the bit to get to the event. I hope you’re one of them? The theme/dress code of “African Queen” has everyone in a tizz. Ladies, relax! Think animal print...Think Winnie Madikezela Mandela...Think Beauty Ramaphelele... Anything goes, as long as it’s African and fabulous.

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The ladies will all be spoilt with an amazing (bulging) goodie bag, a gift from Elizabeth Arden and a lucky draw prize! That’s right – every single guest leaves with a prize over and above her goodie bag and gift. And it really is a lucky draw – anything from a handbag, to a weekend away, a spa voucher, meal vouchers, jewellery, shopping vouchers and photoshoot vouchers.

Our retail outlets are jam-packed with the most comprehensive range of contemporary & traditional beadwork items in KwaZulu-Natal as well as a large range of curios & handmade crafts suited to locals and foreign tourists. Ethnicks, Shop 36, Heritage Market, Hillcrest 082 820 2647 Ethnicks, Shop 5A, The Woolworths Centre 41/45 Mackeurtan Avenue, Durban North

In addition to this indulgent treat, the ladies will also have a chance to win one of several awesome raffle packages for only R10 a ticket. Buy loads to increase your odds (I speak from experience)!

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And don’t even get me started on the free Amarula on arrival, free cappuccinos by the ever gorgeous Go Coffee man, shopping fit for an African Queen and food, glorious food compliments of the Eat Greek magicians.

• Painting Café • Suppliers of pottery and mosaic inserts • Lessons in hot glass slumping, pottery and mosaic

So if you did not get your hands on a ticket, send an email to me NOW with “Book me a seat for high tea 2013” in the subject line and I will be sure to contact you when the tickets go on sale (they sold out in 3 days for this year’s event). I’m off to my fitting now with the fabulous Karen Monk Klijnstra – you wouldn’t expect anything less for an African queen!

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Editor’s Life

The Firm

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African Queen High Tea 2012 Baby City is the leading baby hyperstore in South Africa, boasting 22 stores. Baby City believes in exceptional service and offers so much, from the need-tohaves to the nice-to-haves! Staying true to their motto “We know you care”, Baby City offers a comprehensive range of quality branded products at everyday low prices – from nappies to nursery furniture and everything in between. Visit www.babycity.co.za. Graemor is a South African based firm of Lifestyle Accountants. They are an innovative, dynamic, diverse and professional provider of an essential range of business products and services. Graemor provides a range of hands-on services that are integral to successful business running. They look at the whole picture and do not merely focus on the “bean counting” alone. Their services include: accounting, tax, compliance, marketing and business consulting – all under one umbrella. They pride themselves on assisting, supporting and watching clients succeed beyond their expectations. Graemor has a passion for creating opportunities and providing support to clients to maximise their business and personal objectives. Their staff is dedicated to offering individual attention and possesses the ability to talk the client’s language. Customer relationships are based on a likeminded approach to business, shared values and mutual appreciation. Graemor operates from three locations – Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Howick. Visit www. graemor.co.za. IBV International Vaults: State-of-the-art security, peace of mind and elegance is what IBV International Vaults has to offer. Established in 2005 with branches in Umhlanga and Sandton, this highly sophisticated fortress specialises in providing round-the-clock protection for its clients and their most valued possessions. IBV International Vaults is an architectural splendour constructed of steelreinforced concrete, partnered with the most effective security procedures, multi-tiered security systems and highly trained security personnel. Although

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of high magnitude, IBV prides itself on providing clients with the most efficient and effective service, convenient access and confidentiality within their vault facility. Protect your assets. You can’t afford to lose. Visit www.internationalbankvaults.com. La Lucia Mall is an exclusive shopping destination offering the very best in local and international stores and restaurants. It was the first shopping mall of its kind in KZN, opening in 1974. To date, the centre has undergone four extensions and refurbishments, keeping pace with the rapid growth of the La Lucia/Umhlanga Ridge areas and it continues to provide an exciting range of fashion, beauty, food, homeware, travel and so much more. Visit www.laluciamall.co.za. Sanlam: Ladies, are you still hoping Prince Charming will arrive on your doorstep tomorrow and whisk you away to a life of material comfort where you’ll never again have to worry about the grocery bill or the electricity account or your children’s school fees? Or have you made peace with the fact that, as a woman, you’re likely to play a critical role in your family’s finances? Women who delegate the responsibility of financial planning to their spouses often find themselves at sixes and sevens when they are caught off guard by unexpected life events like divorce or the death of a spouse or retrenchment. “This is why a serious annual review of your financial planning is critical to ensure that you plan constructively for as much as you possibly can, and to ensure that your family has peace of mind as far as personal cover and savings and investments for their future are concerned – whether you’re the sole breadwinner or not.” Visit www.sanlam.co.za. Thanks to the following for contributing towards this month’s cover: Kerry Elliot: Schweet ShweShwe range by Aaart, 084 547 0207 Debbie Guye: PurelyAfrican (Congo beads worn by models in the shoot), 083 289 5751, debbie@purelyafrican.co.uk ithemba clothing: Wrap Skirts and Wrap Dresses in ShweShwe, ithembaclothing@gmail.com

Cover styled by Fashion Nanny & shot by Ash Black Photography.

Reader’s Life

• I’m a huge fan of Mum’s Mail. I always make sure I get a copy so I can take advantage of the competitions and offers. Although many people advertise their services, I have yet to come across any courses on cake decorating and flower arranging for us busy mums who often need time for ourselves. Please see if you can find details for such courses as I’m sure many people may be interested. Jes Govender.

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• I am indulging in a quiet Saturday lunchtime reading Mum’s Mail from cover to cover, marking more fabulous things for us to try and to do! Am tickled pink by “Dad’s Life” article by Simon Stengel – thanks Simon you have just saved us R1 000 000 bucks on international holidays for our one and three year old. Karen Brokensha.

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• Thank you for the movie tickets. I absolutely love your magazine and have used a lot of the party info you supply in there. Also I find your articles very informative. Candice. • Thank you for the movie tickets. Hubby and I will be going on a movie date night soon! Jody-Anne. • My Chiro has just picked up that I have Scoliosis. Wish it was something we had detected earlier. The pinched nerve and sore muscles aren’t pleasant, but with enough adjustments it can be rectified. Thank you Mum’s Mail for creating awareness and educating the masses on this. Roxanne Krause. Send your letters to editor@mumsmail.com. The editor reserves the right to shorten letters. Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter by visiting www.mumsmail.com.

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Laidback Life September Book & DVD Reviews BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: • Ladybird Favourite Stories for Boys contains well-known fairy stories including the meaningful “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”, the sweet “The Elves and the Shoemaker” and the entertaining “Town Mouse and Country Mouse.” Ladybird Favourite Stories for Girls offers the evergreen “Cinderella”, the wishful “The Magic Porridge Pot” and the story of poor “Hansel and Gretel”. Both are in beautiful covers, contain eight stories each and would make ideal Christmas gifts. Published by Ladybird, an imprint of Penguin. DVD FOR CHILDREN: • Hugo is the touching and intriguing story of a young boy named Hugo, orphaned and left alone to manage a group of clocks at a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo befriends a girl called Isabelle and together the pair uncovers the true story of a strange “automaton”, and in the process heals a number of past hurts. The story is peopled by varied and amusing characters and is beautifully and memorably told. A lovely family movie – highly recommended. A NuMetro release. BOOKS FOR ADULTS: • Criminal is a fabulous blood-and-guts murder mystery by the suitably named author, Karin Slaughter. Policewomen, Amanda Wagner and Evelyn Mitchell, and policeman, Will Trent, appear in this past and present tale of a sick murderer responsible for the deaths of some oddly connected prostitutes. Good character development, personal issues and linked plot lines make this an engaging read. Published by Random House Struik. • Through the Crimson Mirror is a young man’s reflection on his upbringing and his views on how parenting could be improved. Lessons to parents include teaching their children life skills, seeing failure as natural, being open with their offspring about drugs and sex, giving practical career guidance, working at proper communication with their kids, being aware of their own non-verbal communication and being truthful. Books are available from the author, Daniel Dinnie. Contact him at daniel.dinnie.book@gmail.com. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 copy of each book & DVD and 3 copies of Through the Crimson Mirror to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Everyday Life Oakridge College “Children are organic and constantly changing. Schools therefore need to be organic environments too.” (Daryl Franks, Oakridge College). Oakridge College is a small private high school in Durban North. The school has two classes per grade, Grade 8 – 12 (with the exception of Grade 11 which has three classes), and each class takes a maximum of 12 students. This means that students who get frustrated with the slow pace and wasting of time in bigger schools (e.g. with multiple assemblies per week), can be extended. It also means that slower students receive individual attention. Whilst the school does not offer a sport programme, students who have outside commitments (e.g. national swimmers, top surfers) are accommodated and an academic programme can be tailored around their needs. In the same vein, certain learners at the school who struggle to write have been permitted to do exams by computer. Oakridge also has a very special Language Department. Students for whom English is a second language (e.g. Russian, Chinese, German and African students) are accommodated and helped to gradually fit into first language classes. Mainline academic subjects are offered with an emphasis on Maths, Science, Biology and Business Studies and the curriculum has been recently changed so that all courses lead to a Bachelor’s pass (i.e. not just a Senior Certificate). Oakridge has a particularly dedicated body of teachers (13 in total), headed by Daryl Franks. Teacher absenteeism is very low. The school recently acquired the property next door to its current location and has painted and renovated its classrooms. All classrooms, with the exception of three, are air-conditioned. Contact: Oakridge College, 031 – 563 2221.

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Oakridge College

Est. 1999

• Grade 8-12 Co-Ed • KZN Registered School • Small Classes At Oakridge, teachers are able to give individual attention to pupils. We focus on the ‘growth’ of the individual and provide a safe environment which helps students acquire basic skills, knowledge, attitude and values which help them function in adult society.

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Charitable Life • Childline KZN is a non-profit organisation that helps prevent the neglect and exploitation of children and the violation of children’s rights. They operate an invaluable crisis line (08 000 555 55) and run a number of programmes (life skills, peer education, Buddies, crime prevention, crisis debriefing). They offer support to parents, work with offenders, and lobby for children’s rights. They conduct therapeutic counselling sessions and prepare children for court. They man over 10 crisis centres in KZN. Earlier this year, funding for the crisis line was urgently needed. PFK Electronics subsequently adopted Childline as their CSI and have urged other companies to do the same. Contact Gary Stanton, Managing Director, PFK Electronics, 031 - 274 7200, garys@pfk.co.za. • Help raise funds for TAFTA (The Association for the Aged) and purchase an “I Love RSA” or “I Love TAFTA” T-shirt. A portion of the funds received from the sale of these shirts goes to TAFTA. The T-shirts are available at Essenwood Flea Market (Saturday mornings) and at the i Heart Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium (first Saturday morning monthly). • Edith Benson Babies’ Home is a residential facility under Child Welfare Durban & District which caters for children newborn to five years of age who have either been orphaned, abandoned, neglected, abused or are HIV positive. Contact Kudzai, 031 – 208 9539, edithbenson@cwdd.org.za.

consciousness of what blind people experience as normal throughout their lives. To support the “Dinner in the Dark” event, for R5000 you can have a threecourse meal at a table for 10. For more information on the KZN Blind and Deaf Society or to book a table please contact Shamila Surjoo, 031 – 309 4991, surjoos@nbds.org.za. • This year is the 20th year that Elizabeth Anne’s and Purity will be carrying out their “Share the Care” campaign, which raises funds to support the Avril Elizabeth Home and all its residents. The Avril Elizabeth Home provides food, clothing, care and stimulation for its mentally handicapped and disabled residents, ensuring that they are well cared for and enjoy a good quality of life. For every Elizabeth Anne’s and Purity toiletry product that is purchased between August and September 2012, Purity will donate 10c to the Avril Elizabeth Home. Shoppers can look for the teddy bear image with the words “Show you care” on the front of the products that they purchase. For more information visit www.avril.org. za, www.purity.co.za. • Higher Ground is turning eight this month. This organisation runs therapeutic recreation programmes for people with disabilities. To help support Higher Ground you can pledge to donate R100 monthly. Visit http://higherground. givengain.org/ or contact Emma Roos, 072 039 0907, highergroundsa@gmail. com.

• Support the KZN Blind and Deaf Society by attending “Dinner in the Dark” on 15 September at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel. The event will give sighted individuals the experience of life in the dark, and so a better-informed empathy with their blind associates. Guests at the event will have a sumptuous meal without the benefit of sight but allowing their remaining senses to be stimulated by the aroma and taste of the food. Conversation will become more intimate and spontaneous, increasing

• Jenny Ronnigkramer works in the townships around Hillcrest (Inanda Dam, Embo Valley and Cato Ridge) feeding stray animals and taking many of them for treatment or sterilisation at the SPCA. Donations of dog/cat food, blankets and old kennels are most welcome. Contact Jenny, 031 – 705 7507, 084 592 9065.

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Graham Carruthers from the Round Table Southern Africa with The Sunflower Fund’s Stephanie Berry and Pushie Pillay from Pick n Pay Hyper are getting ready for the Hyper 5km Fun Run/ Walk for Charity on Sunday 16 September starting at 9.30am. The entry fee is R40 and includes a Sunflower Bandana. All proceeds will be used by The Sunflower Fund to tissue type potential bone marrow stem cell donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. The more donors on the Registry, the more hope leukaemia patients have of finding their 1:100 000 donor match. Registration takes place at Pick n Pay Hyper in Durban North on Saturday 8 and 15 September between 10am and 5pm and at Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment, outside the Zone on the Boardwalk, on Saturday 15 September between 1pm and 3pm. Pre-registration is recommended and all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Five substantial lucky draw prizes will be given away after the race. The Sunflower Fund would like to thank Pick n Pay Hyper, Suncoast and Round Table Southern Africa for making the event possible and for their ongoing support. For more information contact: Janine le Roux, 031 - 266 1148, kzn@sunflowerfund.org.za, www.sunflowerfund.org.za. Editor’s Note: The Mum’s Mail team challenges all other businesses to enter!

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Dad’s Life Life Healthcare Sharks Medical Centre With the muscle of home-grown rugby super brand, The Sharks, behind them, the recently opened Life Healthcare Sharks Medical Centre now brings global best practices in sports medicine within reach of the public in KZN. Headed up by Dr Glen Hagemann, the new sports medicine facility on the premises of Mr Price Kings Park, integrates an enviable talent of experts to provide a fully-integrated service which includes diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sport injuries, as well as their prevention. One of the major objectives of the medical centre is to provide a single, standardised and integrated medical management structure which provides services to The Sharks, The Sharks Academy, schools and clubs. Hagemann and The Sharks current team doctor Ewoudt van der Linde handle the consulting, with specialist services in the form of biokinetics, physiotherapy, sports massage therapy and sports dietetics also offered. In addition to being a centre of rugby medical excellence, cardiac and orthopaedic rehabilitation as well as Kinderkinetics and executive wellness assessments are available. The facility is the “nerve centre” for other satellite clinics around the province, the first of which has recently opened in Hillcrest. It also forms the administration hub for the established Discovery Sharksmart injury prevention and performance programme. Life Healthcare is the official hospital group of choice of The Sharks Medical Centre. “The combined expertise of Life specialists and The Sharks Medical Centre team will also provide a winning formula for patients requiring cardiac and orthopaedic rehabilitation,” says Leanne Nyiri, Regional Marketing Manager for Life Healthcare, KZN. The Life Healthcare Sharks Medical Centre is located in Isaiah Ntshangase Road (the old Walter Gilbert Road) alongside the entrance to the ticket office and The Shark Cage. Contact: Pippa Rowe, Sharks Medical Centre, 031 – 312 7506, PRowe@sharksmedical.co.za, www.sharksmedical.co.za.

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Dad’s Life The School Project When I left school in 1977 I vowed I would never return to the tyranny of homework and school projects. Michaela was born 20 years later, and less than a decade after that the school project has reared its ugly head again. Michaela’s present school project is not the play dough Tyrannosaurus Rex or papier mâché volcano reminiscent of my education. The school projects of the 70s were lame attempts to get students to do something with their hands instead of playing records all afternoon. Today’s school projects, judging by one of Michaela’s project outlines, are an attempt to equip students for Doomsday. Yes, the “EconoCity” project requests the use of a solar panel, a regulator and 12-volt battery and an inverter to be wired up to power a miniature city equipped with a “hot house”, a cooling system, a small fountain and irrigation system, solarpowered alarm system and, last but not least, a solar-powered remote controlled electric car.

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What on earth is a 14 year old supposed to do with such a school project? Did we unwittingly spawn a generation of geeks? Are they BBMing their way to technological world domination right under our noses? I also fear the school teachers might be taking the 21/12/2012 Environmental Meltdown too seriously. Someone ought to tell them that in the event of a meteorite colliding with Eskom by year end it could only improve things at this stage.

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I was still scoffing about the whole thing when Michaela casually mentioned that first prize is R8500. This morning I called a solar energy specialist. If Michaela had a couple of these projects per month all our maintenance expenses would be resolved. Heck, we might even be able to live on her winnings… By Simon Stengel.

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Join us for a round of golf for a good cause. Rise to the challenge at Zimbali Golf Estate on 18 September. Tee off time 10am. Cost: R2000 per 4 ball, includes: Half-way house voucher, light meal & golf cart. Prize giving & auction from 5pm. Please RSVP to Lisa on fundraiser@summerhh.org.za or call 083 763 6864 by 1 September.

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Business Life “And They Lived Happily Ever After...”

KWAZULU-NATAL SO CIETY FOR THE BLIND A Proudly South African Organisation

Some dreams are just harder to realise than others and we can’t go through life hoping things will work out the way we dreamed. It is one thing to be optimistic, but we need to balance that optimism with reality. An overwhelming number of marriages end in divorce, more often than not because of finances. While still paying off loans for the fairytale wedding, some couples are shouldered with an added burden of mounting legal costs in a divorce. If that isn’t enough, there is also the division of assets.

The platform for members to network, promote their business, get ideas and obtain referrals. Next meeting: Fri 28 September Only R75 for members and R100 for visitors. roxanne@inspiringwomen.co.za

Marriage in Community of property is not to be taken lightly. Even in the event that your marriage does last, is your spouse in business? Does he anticipate starting one? Is he planning to acquire some new assets? What happens if that business does a nose dive or he is unable to repay that asset? Being married in Community of Property means you are jointly and severally indebted, which means that, in addition to losing the business or the asset, you now lose your creditability, your possessions and are left wide open to any other creditor to take what you have worked so hard to acquire. A contract is one way of minimising your risk, something that no-one else can take responsibility for but you. So if you are planning a wedding or have already taken the plunge, let’s ensure that the “Happily Ever After” is guaranteed for at least one of you.

• Diary orders for 2013 • Volunteers required to sell Lucky Ticket books • Street Collection Sat, 27 Oct, volunteers required Contact Bobby Pillay on 031 - 202 7277 or email fundraising@kznblind.org.za

• Promotional Items • Corporate Gifts • Corporate & Team Building • Golf Days & Fundraisers • Banners & Flags • Calendars & Diaries • Graphic Mats Hester Steyn: 082 558 3217 hester@identitygifting.co.za www.identitygifting.co.za

Legal Excellence And Integrity

Contact: Theasen Pillay, Theasen Pillay & Associates, 031 – 566 6743, 072 2828 132 for a complimentary risk assessment. Tel: (031) 566 6743 Fax: (031) 566 6684 Mobile: 072 282 8132 www.tpalegal.co.za

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Business Life Divorcing and Dividing

Roger Knowles Attorney

When a marriage ends, there is usually a sharing of material things. The bounty may include household goods, vehicles, pension funds, savings, and fixed property, including the family home.

Divorce & Family Law Only in Durban North

How the sharing takes place depends on the rules applying to the particular marriage. If married in community of property, the couple should split the nett assets equally between them. If they had an antenuptial contract and the accrual system applies, there is a formula that governs the sharing. Some assets may have been excluded, or perhaps a value of assets at commencement of the marriage was excluded. Whatever – it should be a fairly simple accounting exercise. However, divorce is rarely simple, never calm and not often fair. Divorce involves emotional upheaval which complicates everything. When it comes to money, it’s like spraying petrol on a fire – angry, upset and jealous feelings blur the minds of the parties – theirs, and those of their lawyers. Suspicion sharpens their sense of survival. Greed feeds the flames. It only takes one unreasonable, crazy person to turn the whole thing into a nasty, drawn-out and expensive battle. There is a desperate need for calm, measured, thinking. How is this possible? Time often leads to reasonableness. As the emotions level out and the legal costs soar, logic forces the warring parties to see sense – or to give in. But, there is a better way. Mediation – negotiation with a referee – should take place as soon as possible. The mediator, provided this is a trained professional (not Uncle Fred or a well-meaning friend), will have the skills required to guide parties to calmer waters. More than 80% of disputes sent to mediation are settled. Costs, money and unpleasantness are reduced.

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031 - 563 1238 Looking for Managers and Sales Consultants Honey Fashion Accessories are looking for new entrepreneurs. You can become a Honey Sales Consultant and market our beautiful collection of fashion accessories including handbags and watches. You will earn between 15% - 20% discount on everything you sell. The startup cost for your own business is only R159. Furthermore, we offer you as a Honey Team Leader (Area Manager) an opportunity whereby you can recruit your own team of Sales Consultants and earn up to 23% discount per month on your total team’s sales. For more info contact: Trish Ollive on 031 - 563 1673 or 083 780 2057 trishollive@absamail.co.za www.honeyacc.co.za

A language you will understand

Established in 1991, we have been feeding people for 21 years! We love catering for: Corporates Suite Hospitality Training Centres @ Your Office @ Your Home Hungry? Call us on 031 - 563 8546 or visit www.eatgreek.co.za or

TAFTA

Donation Alert!

The Association for the Aged

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Help us care for all the needy older folk in the Durban and surrounding areas, by simply donating unwanted and unused items such as clothing, books, crockery, furniture, etc.

Source: Roger Knowles, Attorney, 082 892 9752, roger@rogerk.co.za.

Donations can be dropped off at Granny’s Attic, 80 Aliwal Street, Durban or alternately you could contact our Donations’ Controller on 031 - 332 3721 for your donations to be picked up.

Visit our website on: www.tafta.org.za

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Delicious Life The Coffee Nut Café The Coffee Nut Café, situated at the Link Hills Shopping Centre on Inanda Road, is a warm and homely café/restaurant in the heart of Waterfall. While being a family-orientated restaurant with facilities to entertain children and a baby pen for babies, the Coffee Nut also attracts businessmen and women as it offers free Wi-Fi and a vibey setting to conduct meetings. The retired person is also catered for – perfect for a quick coffee on a day out! The Coffee Nut uses Bean Green Coffee, a really delicious coffee which won the Café Society award. The café menu offers a variety of yummy goodies, from the healthy smoothie to home-cooked muffins, scones and cakes to hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. Other facilities available are venue hire, catering, and cooking classes through Little Cooks Club. Contact: Gary or Simone, 031 – 762 4635, info@gosnack.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 Coffee Nut Café voucher valued at R100 to give away to 1 lucky reader. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

Direct to the public, Stocking delicious high quality: • French Croissants • Danish Pastries • Belgian Profiteroles • Long Life Creams • Jams, etc FREEZER TO OVEN – FAST & CONVENIENT and FRESHLY BAKED DAILY You order, we bake, you collect Bulk Discounts to B&Bs and Guest Houses Shop 6, Sunningdale Centre, 2 Village Way, Sunningdale 031 - 572 2017 • info@maisoncaitlin.co.za • www.maisoncaitlin.co.za

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Delicious Life New York, London, Paris... Merrivale Why it’s lekker to be a start-up business in S.A. Taffy Walters and his three sons are definitely not slaves to fashion. Taffy tells a wonderful story of how he was recently tipped R5 when a dear old lady mistook him for a car guard whilst walking across a car park. So what took these scruffy Midlands boys to the fashion capitals of the world? It certainly wasn’t clothes!

• Weddings • 21st • Gift Packs • Corporate Gifts and more! 083 381 8483 • tj@tashas-fudge.co.za www.tashas-fudge.co.za

Wedgewood Nougat is a family business that started in the Walters’ family kitchen in 1999 with no capital, an inspired Mum, a supportive Dad, three badly dressed sons and an amazing nougat recipe. From humble roots selling to the local Saturday Farmers’ Market in Pietermaritzburg, Wedgewood now exports to over 12 countries, including New York, London, Paris and Moscow.

Saturday 29th September 8am - 1pm Hellenic Community Centre, 6 High Grove, Umgeni Park, Durban North

“This exciting journey Wedgewood Nougat has taken us on has only been possible because of the support we have received from fellow South Africans and government,” says Paul, youngest son and Marketing Manager. “S.A is not only the best place to be right now, but as a SMME (Small Medium Micro Enterprise) you also receive awesome support and benefits.” Paul remembers fondly his first international marketing trip to the 2006 SIAL trade show in Paris that was funded by the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) EMIA support programme. Since then the DTI has funded another six international trade shows which has helped develop Wedgewood’s international sales from 0% to 20% of their total income and generated 18 new jobs in the factory. Support for SMME’s does not stop there. Wedgewood Nougat has also enjoyed the support from the DTI expansion incentive grant and the Foodbev SETA. Contact: Paul Walters, 082 375 9252, paul@wedgewoodnougat.co.za.

125 Old Main Road (Josiah Gumede Road), Pinetown 031 - 702 0155• sales@bakeaton.co.za

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Suppliers of Baking Ingredients

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fresh simple cooking imagine a world where meals just happen!

• hands on cooking courses for domestic employees • improve the skills of your domestic worker • easy, fun and tasty • situated in your area september courses berea: pheka two durban north: pheka one hillcrest: pheka one

now offering private catering for more information contact danielle du toit mobile: 072 261 5192 danielle@pheka.co.za www.pheka.co.za

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Delicious Life

Coffee Shop and Biltong Kiosk to Open at Bernice’s Place

Need catering and can’t find a caterer on short notice?

Bernice’s Place at number 63 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban North is branching out!

Contact Juanita Davis 031 - 206 1479 076 899 5510

Find us at The Food Market at The Hellenic on 29 September! Our whole range is now smoother and tastier than ever. Try out our brand new onion and garlic-free Salad Mayo.. YUM!

The popular gift, clothing and accessories shop will be adding a café area to the helpfind4u@gmail.com Visit www.martinnaise.co.za mix. The new addition will take up about www.helpfind4u.wozaonline.co.za for your closest stockist or call Martin 031 - 700 9193 or 10m2 and will service people from the out- Inventive Trading CC 082 809 9194 side pavement with a kiosk and from the inside with a few chairs/bar area at which Yellow Corn Balls to sit down. Men will be able to purchase take-away packs/platters of biltong for rugby matches later in the day, while the ladies can sip a cappuccino and tuck into a muffin or slice of cake while contemplating what goodies to buy from the shop. Werner Schilling, Bernice’s husband, is passionate about food and is looking forward to the opening of “Café Werner”. Once the café takes off, the menu will be extended to include light meals, quiches, salads, sandwiches etc.

• 115g unsalted peanuts • 325g sweet corn kernels • 1 onion, finely chopped • 115g cake flour • 5ml ground coriander • 10ml fresh coriander, chopped • Salt • Oil for deep frying Place peanuts in a food processor and process briefly until coarsely ground. Remove and transfer ground peanuts to a bowl. Stir in sweet corn kernels, onion, flour and coriander. Season to taste with salt. Stir until well combined, add a little warm water if necessary to make the dough workable. Using your hands, form tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Heat the oil and drop the balls into the hot oil. Cook until golden and crisp. Remove the sweet corn balls from the oil and drain on paper towel. Serve with a sweet chilli sauce as a snack or starer. Serves 4.

“Keeping more than hope alive”

This and other recipes available in the CHOC Cookbook (Only R120!)

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Café Werner will open in September and readers should keep an eye out for opening specials. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Saturday, 9am to 2pm.

Contact: TAFTA MEALS ON Werner Schilling, 031 – 564 7629.

WHEELS

Support CHOC by purchasing their beautiful A4 recipe book for only R120! Available from Mum’s Mail 031 - 573 1731.

Has cooking become an effort? We prepare meals and deliver to your door Monday to Friday for older people What you have to do? Call TAFTA on 031 - 332 3721 This is a needs based service! Visit our website on: www.tafta.org.za

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Delicious Life

Jellyfish Catering It’s official – jellyfish are multiplying. And just as these opaque sea creatures take over the ocean, so Jellyfish Catering plan to take over the catering ocean! Run by husband-and-wife team Tarannum and Deepak Parbhoo, Jellyfish provides catering for companies that have no canteen, for parties/occasions (such as training days, year-end functions, birthdays) and for children’s parties. Tarannum and Deepak have been in the hotel and restaurant industry for many years and have managed hotels and restaurants in India, London and South Africa. Because of their experience overseas, they are able to offer a wide variety of hot dishes from the Indian subcontinent, as well as internationally inspired offerings such as Moroccan and British. Dishes are creative, beautifully presented, and all are Halaal. Jellyfish offers a huge variety of cold platters including, classic and gourmet sandwiches, tortilla wraps, bruschetta platters, mezze platters, classy canapés, sushi, dips and more. Children’s party fare is also far from boring. Apart from being healthy, colourantand preservative-free, snacks include mini chicken nuggets (made from scratch), carrot sticks with hummus dip, mini sausages twirled around sticks and caramel popcorn pots. Best of all is the fact that Jellyfish work together with their clients to ensure a package that completely suits the client. Jellyfish will source recipes for clients, will make special requests as authentic as possible, and will design a package that fits the client’s budget. Jellyfish also delivers, servicing Durban central and surrounding areas. So for convenient, cost-effective variety for your business or private catering needs contact Jellyfish today. Contact: Tarannum Parbhoo, Jellyfish, 031 – 564 8132, 083 254 9462, tarannum@jelly-fish.co.za, www.jellyfish.wozaonline.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 Jellyfish Kids’ Combo Platter to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

Beginner Classes: Tuesday, 10am - 1pm For anyone who wants to learn basic cooking & baking. Book a 6 week programme @ R1500 and receive a certificate or join any class @ R265 per lesson. A minimum of 6 partipants per lesson is required. Fun Evening Classes: Thursday, 6.30pm - 10pm Fun interactive cooking classes for anyone who wants to improve their cooking skills. Book a 6 week programme @ R1500 or join any class at R238 per lesson. A minimum of 6 participants per lesson is required. Team Building: Monday & Wednesday, 10am - 2pm or 6.30pm - 10pm Relationship building, customer entertainment, staff incentives and group get-togethers @ R300pp • Mystery basket cook-offs • Amazing race concepts • Beg, Borrow, Bribe or Barter. A minimum of 6 participants per lesson is required. Student Classes: Monday, 3pm - 5 pm. Fun Interactive classes from 8 years - 17 years. R150 per lesson. A great extra mural activity for those students who would love to learn, prepare, cook and bake with ease.

Cooking Cooks 031 - 266 8488

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Meat-Free Mondays 1 box Fry's Vegetarian Mince 4 large eggplants 100ml olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2g fresh thyme 2g fresh parsley 10g fresh basil leaves 2 tins tomatoes 4 potatoes, sliced thinly (skins on) 300g goat's cheese ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional) Salt Wash and towel dry the eggplant. Slice the eggplant horizontally about 5mm thick. Place the slices in a large colander, sprinkle with salt and set aside to rest about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse the eggplant and dry on towels. In a pan, heat the olive oil until just smoking. Sauté egg plant slices until light golden brown on both sides. Repeat with all of the pieces. In a separate pan, fry the onion, garlic and herbs until glossy. Add the vegetarian mince and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Season well. In a casserole dish place a layer of the eggplant slices followed by a layer of the mince then a layer of basil leaves then a layer of potatoes, seasoning, a layer of goats cheese then repeat it all until all the ingredients are used. End with a layer of tomato. Sprinkle with Parmigiano. Place the dish into pre-heated oven and cook for approximately 40 minutes or until golden. Source: Tammy Fry

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Green Life

Environmental Awareness

TREE FROG LANDSCAPES

INDIGENOUS & ECO-FRIENDLY Arbor Week 1 – 7 September: Arbor week celebrations intend to promote a better understanding of trees, particularly indig- • DIY Garden Design Plan from R1000 enous trees; encourage the planting of • Garden Consults: trees; highlight the importance of trees for Planting & Maintenance Info a sustainable future and deepen the ap• Indigenous Plant Sourcing preciation of the role that trees play in our lives. Schools and businesses can easily 031 - 564 9521 • 078 453 4848 become involved in activities to mark this week. The trees of the year are: Syzygium info@treefrogs.co.za • www.treefrogs.co.za Cordatum (Waterberry), Protorhus Longofolia (Red Beech) and Bruguiera Gymnorrhiza (Black Mangrove). Further information about tree planting initiatives can be found at www.trees.co.za.

GARDEN DESIGNS

National Cleanup Week 10 – 15 September (incorporating Recycling Day 14 September): During National Cleanup Week all South Africans are urged to do something towards cleaning up their local community. Again, it is an ideal opportunity for schools and businesses to get involved. The focus of a cleanup can vary according to the needs of the community and may involve clubs and schools working together to clean up beaches, waterways, parks, streets, verges and play areas. A long-term interest could be developed by working in partnership with the local council to “Adopt a Spot” and pledge to keep the “Spot” clean on an ongoing basis. For more info visit www.cleanup-sa.co.za and www.recyclingday-sa.co.za.

by Louise Gardner • 25 years’ experience • Landscaping - formal, tropical, indigenous & rose gardens • Clean-ups • No job too small 082 900 4000

Spring has sprung! Come and get your gardening inspiration at Bloomingdales! Great colour, Gift great variety! Vouchers We Available Deliver!

International Coastal Cleanup – 15 September: This year marks the 27th Annual International Coastal Cleanup. The focus is to remove debris from shorelines, beaches and oceans and to raise awareness about the causes of litter and debris and promote water pollution prevention. Each year there is a vast increase in the number of marine animals injured or entangled in debris. For more info visit www.oceanconservancy.org and www.cleanup-sa.co.za. Source: Lucy Watson, Ocean View Montessori School, 031 – 564 4609. Visit www.oceanviewmontessoripre-school.co.za.

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Large range of herbs and veg in stock! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Call Cecilia 031 - 564 5859 20 Hinton Grove, Virginia Circle, Durban North

Home Life

More Ways to Clear the Air Nobody likes stale, unpleasant odours, but if you are still using traditional air fresheners then you are getting more than you bargained for with every whiff. Traditional air fresheners contain potentially toxic chemicals that fill your home with unnatural and artificial scents. Instead of breaking down and neutralising odours, they simply mask the smell. These unnatural substances can cause allergic reactions, trigger asthma and irritate lungs. Spray fresheners don’t disappear into thin air. The chemicals linger on, staying in the home as they land on and sink into furniture and carpets. Suddenly the air doesn’t smell so sweet anymore. Choose green options that come in nonaerosol sprays and are biodegradable. Eco-friendly plant-based fresheners offer a variety of benefits. Try Better Earth’s Natural Air Freshener; it has a subtle scent of lavender and grapefruit that contains no harmful chemicals. Alternatively make your own by filling a spray bottle with purified or distilled water and add several drops of organic essential oils. Lemon, orange and lavender are popular scents for freshening the home. The simplest, most effective way to clear the air inside your home is to open the windows to allow for a lot of circulating air. Other natural alternatives include using: • Baking soda to absorb odours naturally. Place a little in a saucer throughout the home. • White vinegar. It removes odours naturally on surfaces and in the air. Fighting odours with earth-friendly, natural and organic air fresheners is safer and healthier for people, pets and the environment.

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031 - 561 2221/2 084 393 6639 079 523 8243 23 Chartwell Centre, Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks curtaincornersa@telkomsa.net www.curtaincornersa.co.za

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Pensioners’ day - Tuesdays Vaccination day - Wednesdays Spays also done on Saturdays Rabies Clinic - Every day Our clinic hours are: Monday to Friday - 7.30am - 6.00pm

Saturday - 7.30am - 12.00pm By appointment.

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Contact: 031 – 700 9336 A/H 031 – 207 1300 Africa Medical Centre 150 Marianridge Drive Caversham

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Home Life

Blinds Décor & Shutters

Blinds Décor & Shutters has retail outlets situated in the Hirsch’s Homestores in Johannesburg, Pretoria and throughout KZN, namely Gateway, Springfield Park, Ballito, Pietermaritzburg and Hillcrest. All branches are open seven days a week for your convenience. Blinds Décor & Shutters are suppliers of quality shutters and window blinds, namely Wooden, Venetian, Roller, Bamboo, Panel, Vertical and Outdoor Blinds. They recently launched high-end laminate flooring from Lamett with the real wood look, as well as curtain rods and tracks. They also offer motorisation for all blinds and curtain rods. The new “Double Roller System – Day/Night Blind” is now available. This blind offers the best of both worlds! It combines the benefit of two roller blinds on one bracket (i.e. one shadeweave screen blind and the other a blockout blind for total light control). Each blind is controlled separately with its own control chain mechanism which allows the flexibility of having either soft filtering light or room darkening during the day and the privacy required at night. Should you need any expert advice on window coverings or flooring, whether it be for your home or office space, do not hesitate to contact your nearest outlet. Blinds Décor will arrange for a sales representative to show you their complete range of samples and help you make the right choice. Contact: Head Office (Monday to Friday), Michelle, 0861 332 677; Gateway Store, (7 days a week) Lolly, 031 – 566 7002. Visit www.blindsdecor.co.za. Bring in this article to qualify for a 10% discount on any of the products listed above. Offer valid until 30 September 2012.

HOME RAINWATER HARVESTING Rug Doctor Pro Professional cleaning - home or ofﬁce • Fitted & loose carpets • Lounge suites • Mattresses • Curtains • Flood damage SABS approved chemicals + 95% dry on completion

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• Eco-Friendly • Solar Powered • Energy Efficient • Money Saving Starter system from R18 240 incl. 700L slimline Jojo tank, 12v auto pressure pump, controller, two x 12v batteries, two x 20 watt solar panels, control box, leaf guard first flush & supply, tank conversion to municipal back-up, filter, tap and installation. Conditions apply. Valid for Durban only. E.&O.E.

Andrew 079 048 4232 info@everydropcounts.co.za • www.everydropcounts.co.za MAKING A DIFFERENCE - DROP BY DROP!

P A N A C H E

Buying or selling property North of the Umgeni? Call me! Charmaine Lingard CEA, NQF level 4 and CDPE

082 324 8099 031 - 564 9202

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Dream it, Build it, Love it! Quality Kitchens, BICs & Vanities 5 Year Workmanship Guarantee!

We specialise in: • 3D Designs • Kitchens • Built in Cupboards • Blinds • Bathroom Vanities • Re-vamping Old Cabinetry • Re-spraying Old Cabinetry • Granite & Post Form Worktops Kevin Benecke • 084 406 1807 • kitchensforafrica@live.co.za

Home Life DURBAN NORTH R2 730 000

COLLECTOR’S WORLD WE BUY & SELL

CHARACTER AND CLASS Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom home with landscaped garden and large patio overlooking a sparkling pool! Excellent security and easy access to all arterial roads. Make this a MUST to view! Janis 082 569 3309 or Nicole 082 460 6206 Ref: 300877679

Your carpet & upholstery cleaners

• Militaria • Coins • Stamps & Collectables

• Baby room sanitising • Pet odour removal • Removal of allergens from carpets & soft furnishings 076 306 3213 brad@1-2-3clean.co.za www.1-2-3clean.co.za

Shop 3, Chartwell Centre, Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks

Colour Changing Candles by

These unique and exciting candles are impossible to resist once you have seen them. When lit, the candle starts to change through a rainbow of colours as if by magic. When extinguished the colour changing will stop UNTIL the candle is lit again.

Opening 1 Sept at the Heritage Market info@SimpLeaCandles.co.za www.SimpLeaCandles.co.za

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LATEX FOAM LUXURY

FACTORY DIRECT TO BEDROOM

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GREATER DURBAN: Dominique 083 387 8600 | Candice 083 321 1303 dbn@liquidwallpaper.co.za | www.liquidwallpaper.co.za

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Home Life

RE/MAX Continues to Successfully Sell Distressed Property

BLINDS ETC

SUPPLIERS AND INSTALLERS OF QUALITY BLINDS VERTICAL, VENETIAN, BAMBOO, WOOD, PLASWOOD, OUTDOOR, PICTURE BLINDS Free Sample Presentation Free Quotation Competitve Prices Custom Made Blinds 2 Year Guarantee Durban - Tracey 073 044 5554 tracey@blindsetc.co.za JHB - Mahlon 082 330 1223 mahlon@blindsetc.co.za

While the property market has continued to strengthen in the last few quarters, distressed properties are still very much a reality in our country. This is why RE/MAX of Southern Africa continues to put emphasis on training its agents to handle this specialised kind of sale in a professional and efficient manner. At the moment over 600 RE/MAX agents have completed the Certified Distressed Property Expert Professional Designation (CDPE) and are equipped to deal with the complex issues surrounding a distressed property sale. The internationally acclaimed course was launched exclusively to RE/MAX offices in January last year and is delivered under licence of the Charfen Institute based in the USA. The CDPE course focuses on the options and alternatives that professionally trained agents can offer homeowners who have found themselves at the point where they can no longer afford the bond repayments. Often, homeowners in financial difficulty avoid seeking help and can end up losing their property and tarnishing their credit record. Not reaching out is probably the worst thing they can do. The sooner a homeowner gets help, the better the chance they have of selling their property before repossession by the financial institution that granted them finance. Statistics show that RE/MAX of Southern Africa agents who have been marketing distressed properties have managed to sell them within a 45-day period on average and are achieving an average selling price of 91% of the asking price. There has also been a considerable increase in the number of offers that have been presented to the bank being accepted. This is largely due to the fact that the CDPE trained agents are selling these properties for the best market-related value.

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Keep your children close to your heart� Necklet with 1 Child - R140 Necklet with 2 Children - R180 Necklet with 3 Children - R220 Necklet with 4 Children - R250 Collection points available. An additional R30.00 charged for delivery outside the upper highway area. Price to post anywhere in the world available on request.

nicole@axtreme.co.za • 083 288 9161 www.axtreme.co.za for other bright ideas

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SWIM ALL YEAR ROUND IN A HEATED POOL!

We offer Solar & Heatpump Pool Heating

SPRING SPECIALS! • 3.8kw Pool Heatpump R8550 installed • 4 Solar Pool Panels from R4499 installed

Source: Sam Baldwin, RE/MAX Panache (La Lucia), 082 466 0459.

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K9 COMMUNICATIONS OFFERS A FUTURE FOR YOUR DOGS

• 4.5kw Geyser Heatpump R9499

Dominic - 082 800 3215 Glen - 082 800 6591 Fred - 071 602 1523 www.hitemp.co.za 032 947 1802 • 032 586 0253

Home Life • Can be applied over tiles & any other sound substrate • Easy and quick to apply • Hard wearing - perfect for busy areas • 30 colours to choose from (single or two tone) • Easy to clean - more hygienic • Suitable for interior & exterior areas & non-slip • Resistant to algae

Desperate for a plumber? Member of: • IOPSA - Institute of Plumbing SA • Plumbing Industry Registration Board

Nigel Williamson • 031 - 563 3520 • 083 259 0970 williamsonplumbers@discoverymail.co.za

Contact Mike Thomas on 082 374 6797 mike@customground.co.za • www.customground.co.za

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We specialise in: • Automatic Gates • Automatic Garage Doors • Electric Fencing • Intercoms • Access Control • Steel Fabrication Quality workmanship at affordable prices

Berea: 031 - 207 1606 • Bluff: 031 - 467 5779 • Durban North: 031 - 564 2477 • North Coast: 032 - 946 0515 • Toti: 031 - 903 5779

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Home Life Trampolining/Rebounding is Phenomenal Rebounding, otherwise known as bouncing on a trampoline, is a bit like the “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” of the exercise world. It looks like an activity with simple benefits – but nothing could be further from the truth. We all grew up watching children enjoying jumping on beds, couches, trampolines and in general anything that has a bit of spring. Why is that? International research has found that the mild but continuous Gforce created by bouncing offers far-reaching benefits that go way beyond exercise. It not only makes you fit, tones your body and assists with weight loss, but when done properly, it is one of the most effective ways to boost your lymphatic system, detoxify your body, boost your immune system and add value to the development of intellectual abilities. For years, medical institutions have been singing praises for its health benefits – with endorsements from research institutions including NASA. They did a study on rebounding (trampolining) and called it a “miracle exercise“, finding it to be 68% more effective than walking or running on a treadmill without the impact on joints. Albert E. Carter, Olympic athlete/coach, medical journalist and lifelong researcher (with institutions that include the Special Forces, Olympic training facilities and the Hong Kong police force) has claimed rebounding (trampolining) to be “the most effective exercise yet devised by man”. Director of recreational sports at the University of Minnesota, Pat Mueller, declared rebounding to be the “the exercise of the future”. He said, “I’ve seen a lot of sports fads come and go, but this thing (rebounder) is phenomenal”. Contact: Hannes Pieterse, S.A. Trampoline, 083 235 7074, 012 – 548 6809, www.satrampoline.co.za.

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Healthy Life World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September Teenage Depression and Suicide Depression in young people can range from a momentary feeling of sadness which does not tend to interfere much with their daily lives, to cases where the depressed mood persists over a longer period of time. This manifests in loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities, diminished energy, difficulties concentrating, altered sleeping and eating patterns and negative perceptions about the self. Although depression can affect anyone, teenagers tend to be more at risk if they have a close relative who has struggled with depression or if they are facing a stressful life event such as loss of a relationship, family conflict, relocating etc. It is also important to note that stresses that may seem trivial to adults may be very important to teenagers and should therefore be taken seriously. Other signs include sudden mood swings, uncharacteristic passivity or lashing out, withdrawal or a tendency to isolate themselves, risk-taking behaviour, preference for music with depressive/death-related themes, decline in grades, irritability etc. Other teens who may be at risk for suicide include those who have perfectionist tendencies, are loners, struggle with feelings Dr Deseré Ferreira of rejection or are easily frustrated. General Practitioner Look out for changes in personality or attitude, physical appearance and dress, reluctance to talk about the future, giving away personal possessions etc. Never make light of “death talk”. Some suicidal teenagers hint about their thoughts in conversations. Others may hint of their intentions through behaviour such as scratching or marking their bodies. Always take suicide threats seriously, probe further asking questions about details. If you suspect risk, professional intervention is of utmost importance. Do not leave your teen alone but ensure that he/she is supervised at all times.

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Healthy Life Nutrition in a Glass

It’s New! It’s Liqui-Vite!

Give your children the delicious drink LiquiVite and provide them with all the nutrients they need to ensure healthy growth and development. Naturally flavoured with orange and mixed berries, sweetened with fructose, dextrose and sorbitol, and preserved with natural vitamins C and E, children simply love the flavour and will easily swallow this nutrient-laden drink. Liqui-Vite contains a whole host of goodies, one of which is the unique “Tre-en-en” product. This groundbreaking nutritional (in grain concentrate form) contains a blend of plant-sourced lipids and sterols which supports complete nutrition at the cellular level. It feeds the body at foundation level. Liqui-Vite also contains a full day’s supply of 12 important vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, C, B1, B2, B6 and B12, folic acid, niacin, biotin and pantothenic acid. With all of this goodness, you are giving your children the best chance to cope and do well at school and at play. As if this weren’t enough Liqui-Vite also contains the following: • Whole-food carotenoids and vitamin E which help protect lipid portions of the cell from free radical damage (antioxidant protection is key to preventing ageing and helping recovery). • Whole-food flavonoids and vitamin C. These help provide antioxidant protection for the watery portions of cells. • The amino acid L-carnitine which supports energy production and fat utilisation. • And for overall metabolic support – choline, inositol, lecithin, iodine and linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid).

Just a teaspoon or 2 provides your children with: • Tre-en-en Grain Concentrates • Whole-food Carotenoids • All 12 important Vitamins • Whole-food Flavonoids • The Amino Acid L-carnitine • Key nutrients - Choline, Inositol, Lecithin, Iodine and Linoleic Acid.

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Healthy Life The Importance of Hearing It is said, that come the day of reckoning, the last thing we lose is our sense of hearing. Why is it, then, that our sense of hearing is what we value the least? Hearing loss is often seen as an “older” person’s problem. This is a common misconception, but possibly one of the main reasons we wait so long to admit that there is a problem. It takes people an average of 10 to 15 years to act on their hearing loss. The longer the hearing loss is left, and the worse it becomes, the more the brain changes for the worse and the harder it is to take the simple steps to address the loss. But those of us who address our hearing loss early and use the technology available, such as hearing-aid instrumentation and computer-training programmes, gain far more benefit and satisfaction than those who leave it for years. Hearing solutions are no longer bulky items. Today’s high-tech hearing instruments are virtually invisible, intelligent microcomputers. They are tiny in size and enormous in impact. Overwhelming evidence shows that the use of a hearing instrument brings major improvement to the quality of life of its users. These people experience better general overall health and wellbeing than non-users with hearing loss, gain self-confidence, play a more active role in family, social and business activities and even have greater earning power. Hearing is a gift to be valued and should be maintained at all costs. September is Hearing Health Awareness month – make sure you look after your hearing health and that of your family’s. Source: Camilla Bleazby, Audiologist. Contact: Heidi Allan, Audiologist, 031 – 566 4477.

Audiology / Speech Therapist SEPTEMBER IS HEARING HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH! WHAT ARE THE SIGNS YOU HAVE HEARING LOSS?

• Require Frequent Repetition • Have Taken Ototoxic Medications • Have Difficulty in Noisy Situations • Have a Family History of Hearing Loss • Have Trouble Hearing Women & Children • Withdraw from Social Situations You Once Enjoyed • Have Your TV or Radio Turned up to a High Volume • Answer or Respond Inappropriately in Conversation • Have Been Exposed to Very Loud or Explosive Noises • Think That Other People Sound Muffled or are Mumbling • Feel Stressed Out from Straining to Hear What Others are Saying • Have Difficulty Following Conversations Involving More than Two People

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Skin Doctor Q & A

Question: My son is 13 years old and he has dark skin on the sides of his neck. Despite cleaning the area, the area remains dark. What causes this? Mrs Moodley. Answer: It seems that your son has a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans. This refers to a velvety dark texture of the skin on the sides of the neck as well as in the armpits and inner thighs. It may be due to genetic factors, weight gain or underlying hormonal imbalances such as insulin resistance or Cushings Syndrome.

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For assessment and management of general health conditions. Homoeopathic and herbal medication. Biopuncture Winks Greene Transversa 8am - 2pm, Mon - Fri 3rd Sat by appointment 078 017 4787 34 Beachway, Durban North

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Lisha Chetty

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For assessment and treatment of children who have difﬁculties in the following areas: gross and ﬁne motor skills, visual perception, developmental delay, low muscle tone 37 Westville Rd, Westville 031 - 262 1538 or 083 244 7268 Fax: 086 540 9389 lishachetty@gmail.com P.R. no. 0171573

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Contact: Dr Imraan Jhetam, Dermatologist, 031 – 208 3370, info@skindoctor.co.za.

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Sports Massage Therapy Prepare your body for optimal performance. Come and see me at Physical IQ Sports Medicine Centre in Musgrave.

DR IMRAAN JHETAM MB. ChB (Natal), FCDerm (SA)

SPECIALIST DERMATOLOGIST • Paediatric Dermatology • Cosmetic Dermatology • Mole Mapping • General Dermatology • Photodynamic Therapy • Skin Surgery • Botox & Fillers • Chemical Peels • Dermaroller• Phototherapy for Psoriasis, Vitiligo etc.

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Healthy Life Eye Care Awareness Month How important is an eye test? Regular eye tests are important because your eyes don’t usually hurt when something is wrong. Deterioration can take a long time and can be left unnoticed before major damage occurs. Routine yearly eye exams are important – regardless of your age or your physical health. During a comprehensive eye exam, the optometrist does much more than just determine your prescription for spectacles or contact lenses. They will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team, check that the intra-ocular pressure is safe and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. Optometrists are often the first health care professionals to detect chronic systemic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes, but it is recommended that these readings are checked by your G.P. for early detection before damage has occurred to your eyes. Who should get their eyes examined? Adults should have their eyes tested every two years to keep their prescriptions current and to check for early signs of eye disease such as glaucoma and cataracts. Regular child eye tests play an important role in ensuring normal visual development and academic achievement. Vision is closely linked to the learning process. Children with undetected vision problems will often have trouble with their schoolwork. Many times, children will NOT complain of vision problems simply because they don’t know what “normal” vision looks like. As children grow, their eyes can change in length and shape, which affects the power of spectacles they may require. Hormones also play a huge role in eye changes. Children need to have a visual test every two years unless the optometrist advises more regular testing. Contact: Tracy Watson, Rahm & Friderichs Optometrist, 032 – 525 4682.

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DESHNI PILLAY

Audiologist & Speech Therapist P.R. No. 0327492

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Healthy Life National Oral Health Month How to brush and floss: The best way to take care of your mouth is to brush and floss twice a day. This helps remove the sticky film called plaque that collects on teeth and gums. Plaque makes acids and toxins that can damage your teeth and gums. Using a mouthwash can also help fight plaque. If you’re not sure what kinds to use, ask your dental team. Here are some ways to get the most out of your brushing routine: • Brush for at least two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Pay special attention to your back teeth which may have more plaque on them. • Use a toothbrush with soft bristles. Bush with gentle strokes so you don’t wear away your gums or teeth. • Change your toothbrush every three months. Bristles that are worn remove less plaque. • Brush your tongue to help freshen your breath. Brush from back to front using a gently sweeping Dr Paul Darby-Wade motion.

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Flossing helps keep teeth and gums healthy. Flossing every day removes plaque along the gum line and between teeth. To floss correctly, follow these steps: • Wind floss around your middle fingers. • Use your thumbs and index fingers to guide floss between teeth. • Wrap the floss around the sides of each tooth, making a “C” shape. This will help ensure that you get between gums and teeth. • Check your gums in the mirror while flossing. Your gums should be firm and pink. If they are red, swollen or bleeding see your dental team. • Don’t stop flossing if your gums bleed. Flossing improves gum health and helps them stop bleeding.

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Healthy Life Life Coaching with a Twist

Dr Megan Medina

Life Coaching is all about setting lifechanging goals and achieving them. Now most people will say, “I can do that - I don’t need the help of a Life Coach.” Why is it, then, that 90% of these people don’t achieve their goals? The magic ingredient is: Accountability. When you enrol with a Life Coach you are constantly accountable to your Coach. Because of this, you need to make sure you have achieved your tasks for the week. As a result, Coaching is not about digging up the past but about constantly moving forward towards where you want to be. The Coach provides structure and support on your journey towards your goal attainment. Caryn Loudon, a Life Coach, has now introduced a Coaching Workshop. People can attend this workshop with a friend/partner that they trust and can confide in. Caryn provides attendees both with the tools they need to Coach and to be coached. The workshop and process is fun and exciting and at the same time productive.

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Sue Whyte

Lifestyle Consultant and Personal Trainer. Distinctions in Sports Science HFPA SA

Personal One-On-One Training Sessions!

63 Adelaide Tambo Drive (Kensington Drive), Durban North 031 - 573 1637 079 881 7199 drmeganmedina@gmail.com

Rehana Paruk

Occupational Therapist Pr No. 0416436 Paediatrics, we help children with: • Improving cognitive skills, visual perceptual skills, sensory and motor skills (gross and fine motor) • Concentration difficulties • Handwriting Skills • Developmental Delays We evaluate children for school performance and school readiness We strive to provide quality therapy in order to help kids to reach their full potential. At our practice, we also provide the following services: • Medico-legal Work • Work Assesments/Functional Capacity Evaluations

031 - 220 2002 • 086 239 1315 (f) • 082 369 6600 • rehana1802@gmail.com 19 Hurst Grove, Clifton Place (next to Musgrave Centre), 1st Floor, Suite 101

Sarah Van Niekerk

A Coaching Workshop will take place on 5 September at the Mt Edgecombe Country Club.

Clinical Psychologist

M.A. Clin Psych (UKZN) PR. 0260347 Special Interests: Child & Adolescent Therapies, Play Therapy, Adult Psychotherapies • Autism • Asperger’s syndrome • ADD & ADHD • Conduct difficulties • Trauma & PTSD • Anxiety • Depression & mood difficulties • Family transitions • Adjustment issues & coping • Chronic stress • Relationship difficulties • Eating disorders

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Beverley Miles

SPRING LIFE COACHING WORKSHOP

Attend with a friend/partner that you trust completely and are able to open up to without any restraint. Enjoy a relaxed and fun morning - tea and scones will be served! We offer post workshop advice, guidance and follow up (no charge). • Special guest: “The Fashion Nanny” • Cost: R500 per couple • Date: 5 Sept • Time: 8:30am - 1pm • Venue: Mt. Edgecombe Country Club (Main Club on Estate 1), The Weaver’s Nest Space is limited so please do an EFT to secure your place: Caryn Loudon Training, Standard Bank, Umhlanga Ridge, Branch No: 7829, Acc. No. 252 109 015.

Special Interests: • Infant mental health & assessment • Postnatal depression • Relationship & marital therapy • Attachment disorders • Anxiety & depression in adults • Mothering in adversity • Emotional & behavioural issues in children • Adult survivors of sexual abuse 20+ years’ experience

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Healthy Life Scoliosis in Children Back Week 3 to 9 September Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine that goes largely undetected in children and teenagers. People with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much and the spine may look like the letter “C” or “S.” Congenital scoliosis is present at birth and occurs when the baby’s ribs or spine bones do not form properly. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type and is grouped by age. In children three years and younger, it is called infantile scoliosis. In children aged four to 10, it is called juvenile scoliosis. In older kids, 11 to 18 years, it is called adolescent scoliosis. Scoliosis most often affects girls. Curving generally gets worse during a growth spurt and there are usually no symptoms, but symptoms may include: • Backache or low-back pain. • Tired feeling in the spine after sitting or standing for a long time. • Uneven hips or shoulders (one shoulder may be higher than the other). • Spine curves more to one side. Special Interests: An X-ray is required to accurately measure • Scholastic and behaviour problems • Parenting issues the degree of the curving of the scoliosis • Infant and child assessments • ADD & ADHD and a physical exam will be performed • Personal growth • Trauma & anxiety • Depression & grief which may show one shoulder higher than • Relationship difﬁculties the other, a tilted pelvis or greater muscle 031 - 822 4466 or 084 210 1760 mass on one side. The earlier scoliosis is Suite 7 Hopelands, 45 Hopelands Rd, Overport detected the better it is for the patient as a e-mail: nasreenm@webmail.co.za correction and rehabilitation programme can be started. If scoliosis is diagnosed early before all the major growth spurts during the teen years, corrective treatHolistic Body & Mind Specialist ment and rehabilitative exercise can improve the condition of the spine over time and strengthen the muscles supporting the spine. • Chiropractic • Matrix Energetics

DR WARREN VAN ZYL

• Acupuncture • Hypnotherapy

Source: Dr Warren van Zyl, Just Being Holistic Centre, 031 – 573 1637, www.JustBeingHolistic.com.

Just Being Holistic Centre, 63 Kensington/ Adelaide Tambo Drive, Durban North 031 - 573 1637 • warrenvz@iafrica.com www.JustBeingHolistic.com

DR ROGER POWELL

CHIROPRACTOR

As a result of neck injuries, however slight, you may well be suffering from SINUS, HEADACHES, MIGRAINES, NECK & ARM PAIN, WEIGHT GAIN, LOW RESISTANCE, ANXIETY, LOSS OF VITALITY & LIBIDO, DEPRESSION, IRRITABILITY, RHEUMATISM AND INSOMNIA as well as many other symptoms or sicknesses related to NEUROLOGIC or VASCULAR DEFICITS The root of your problem will most likely be in your lower neck, in the area of C5/C6 and labelled SPONDYLOSIS or LOSS OF LORDOSIS • No referral needed • Contracted into most medical aids CHANGE TO • X-ray facility on premises SICKNESS 031 - 562 8428 • 083 786 2599 • www.chirokzn.co.za WELLNESS

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Mini Strokes A mini stroke, also called a TIA or Transient Ischaemic Attack, occurs when part of the brain is temporarily deprived of blood and therefore oxygen. This leads to outward signs such as difficulty in speaking or moving an arm or leg on one side of the body. These symptoms may last just a few minutes or for up to a few hours, but by definition they disappear in under 24 hours. Of great concern is that a large percentage of people who suffer a mini stroke end up suffering a major stroke within months.

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Symptoms: • Any sudden facial weakness/distortion, e.g. one side of the mouth drooping. • Any sudden loss of limb movement. • Sudden disturbed or slurred speech, confusion or difficulty understanding. • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance. • Sudden, severe headache. What You Can Do: A high percentage of strokes can be prevented through adopting a healthy lifestyle, and awareness is key. Having regular health assessments can help to determine if you are at risk. If you do have high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol or are overweight, you will need to work with a health practitioner to take action to keep them in a healthy range. Being physically active and exercising regularly, as well as adopting a healthy diet and limiting alcohol consumption will also reduce your risk. Also crucial is avoiding cigarette smoke and exposure to secondhand smoke. If you smoke, seek help to stop now.

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SPECIALIST DERMATOLOGIST The following is a list of common scalp (head) conditions. It is Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor important to recognise these early as prompt recognition may MbChB (Natal). F.C Dermatology (SA) • General dermatology prevent complications like infection and hair loss.

Common Scalp Conditions

Psoriasis: In this condition, the entire scalp or part of it may be affected. The scales are usually thick and matted together. The scales may extend beyond the hairlines and may involve the backs of the ears. Treatment: This involves using emollients/lubricants with oils, tarbased shampoos, exfoliation with urea compounds, topical steroids and vitamin D compounds. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: This condition presents as common dandruff. The scales are fine and fall quite easily. It may affect the entire scalp or part of it. The scalp appears dry with no visible hair loss. Treatment: This involves using emollients/lubricants, topical steroids, tar-based preparations and topical antifungal preparations. Head Lice: These are tiny insects that live on the skin covering the top of the head. This condition can spread by close contact with people. The eggs of these insects remain attached to the shaft of the hairs. This condition is extremely itchy and may also present with small bumps on the scalp. Treatment: This includes proper hygiene, nit combs, topical antilice shampoos and lotions containing a substance called permethrin, and washing all clothes and linen. Tinea Capitis (Ringworm of the Scalp): This condition almost exclusively occurs in children. It presents with scaly patches or boggy swellings on the head. There may be areas of hair loss. There may be many scaly patches. It may also present with swollen glands on the neck. Treatment: Oral antifungals are the treatment of choice. Source: Dr Mohamed F. Sacoor, Specialist Dermatologist, 031 – 201 3322, info@doctorskin.co.za, www.doctorskin.co.za.

Lisa King

• Paediatric dermatology • Mole screening • Dermatology surgery

Contracted to most Medical Aids (Conditions Apply) Suite G07 Musgrave Park, 18 Musgrave Road, Berea Tel: 031 - 201 3322 Tel 2: 031 - 201 3397 www.doctorskin.co.za

Jane van der Merwe

Occupational Therapist

Pr 066 000 0439436 MBA BA Occ Therapy (Edin) Certificate Medicine and Law (SA)

Therapy Service for Children Assessment & Therapy for all Paediatric Conditions

• Sensory Integration Therapy • Neurodevelopmental Therapy • Play Therapy • School Visits • Infant & Toddler Stimulation Programmes

031 - 563 3530 • 083 788 4007 janevdm31@gmail.com Regent Medical Centre, 71 Mackeurtan Avenue, Durban North www.regentmedical.co.za

072 265 4466 4 Langford Road, LifeCentre, Westville

Ke y Robinson

Clinical Psychologist

Personal Fitness Coach

MSoc.Sci (Clinical Psychology), UKZN; MN (Research), UKZN HPCSA No: 0105678, PR No. 0371629

Suhaila Latif

M.Soc.Sci. (Clinical Psychology) (Suma Cum Laude) (UKZN) Pr No: 0335916 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST • ADD/ADHD • Behaviour Problems • Depression/Anxiety • Neuropsychological Assessment • Marital Therapy • Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents & Adults Closely afﬁliated to a Remedial Therapist and Occupational Therapist

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• Cognitive assessment • Peri / post natal distress and depression • Behavioural difficulties, ADHD, ADD assessment • Trauma counselling • Bereavement / grief therapy • Clinical hypnotherapy • VCT • Para suicide support • Psychotherapy: mood and anxiety disorders

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031 - 266 6569 • 072 397 2439 lisand@mweb.co.za 10 Newlands Avenue, Dawncliffe, Westville

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Healthy Life Natural Health Coaching A gentle, supportive approach to nurturing yourself back to a healthier you. • Weight loss • Sleep better • Vibrant energy • Radiant skin

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Deborah Sutherland Nutritional Restyling for Vibrant Health 031 - 765 5981 • 083 775 1735 debra@greengrocer.co.za www.sproutitsa.com www.greengrocer.co.za

Dr Wil Ehlers MBChB (Pret)

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General Practitioner Practice Number: 1565540

BOTOX NOW AVAILABLE • Special Interest in Family Medicine & ADD/ADHD • Small Procedures (Warts, Moles & Stitches) • Blood Tests & Lung Functions • Insurance & Employment Medicals Healthline Medi-Centre 3 High Ridge Road, Fields Hill, Pinetown 031 - 701 8868 healthlinemedicentre@gmail.com

Energise the body and calm the mind at The Centre for Wellbeing, private yoga studio in a tranquil setting. Plenty of safe parking. Beginners and experienced are welcome. Class times: Mon, Wed & Fri 8:30am, Mon & Wed 5:30pm, Tues & Thurs 6pm & Sat 8am. Call Christine on 031 - 563 3773 or visit www.jivanadacentre.co.za. For Pregnancy Yoga & Children’s Yoga call Angela on 076 410 1410. 16 Canberra Ave, Durban North.

Dr Nazeer N. Mahomed Family Practitioner

Kerishma Govender

B Occ Therapy (UDW), Masters in Early Childhood Intervention (UP)

Occupational Therapist Special interests include children with difﬁculties in gross & ﬁne motor skills, visual perception, low muscle tone & poor scholastic performance.

084 258 4786

Practice No. 0333484 5A Sandwich Court, La Lucia

ROS LOWRY

Clinical Psychologist (MA.Clin.Psych.)

All ages and levels of ﬁtness Dance your Body | Calm your Mind Recharge your Soul

Special Interests · General Practice · Paediatrics · Travel Clinic 031 – 582 5300/01/02/03 Ground floor, Netcare Umhlanga Medical Centre, 321 Umhlanga Rocks Drive Discovery Preferred Provider www.umhlangatravelclinic.co.za

Classes in Umhlanga Amalia Rader 031 - 266 7148 | 083 978 8552 amalia.rader@gmail.com www.nianow.com

PR.NO: 0361380

• Children and adolescents: emotional, behavioural and educational difﬁculties. • Neuropsychological assessment. • Adults: depression, anxiety, bipolar, personality disorders, etc. 083 657 7290 roslowry@gmail.com 4 Beverley Drive, Westville

For a mind, body & soul experience, join Pilates etc. on Broadway, Durban North. Private & group mat classes, yoga and dance available. Group class times: Mon/Wed/Fri: 8am - 9am & 5pm - 6pm, Sat: 7am - 8am. Package deals available. 071 448 1753 ﬁtness@pilatesetc.info

FUNDRAISER

Join us for a morning of delicious food and an informative speaker, all funds raised will go towards The Jes Foord Foundation and bursaries for underprivileged children to attend St Mary’s. Fri, 21 September 7.30am for 8am Robyndale Conference Centre, 10 Msenga Road, off Kloof Old Main Road Guest Speaker: Lisa Raleigh and Liza Clifford Topic: Health and Beauty Ticket Cost: R120 per person RSVP: Jules Cooke at jcooke@stmarys.kzn.school.za Date: Time: Venue:

IN SUPPORT OF Please bring toothpaste, a toothbrush, slippers (size 6 or bigger) or a dressing gown (XL) to donate to the foundation.

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Healthy Life The Healing Plan We all know of friends or colleagues who have died of cancer, heart disease or one of the many other life-threatening diseases which may affect us as we grow older. Does this have to be? John will show from personal experience how you can have “perfect health” without sickness, worry or disease. “Cancer - I was told on two separate occasions I required prostate surgery; I declined as I was aware of the dangers and implications and therefore effected my own cancer treatment. In less than three months I was in perfect health and remain so to this day,” said John. As you implement “The Healing Plan” you will begin to “slow the ageing process”. Thus a natural “weight loss” also takes place, with visible improvements in skin, hair, eyes and nails as they show the changes taking place in every cell of your body. Healing with Hypnosis – John has over 50 life-enhancing titles offering therapy and healing in most areas of your life, including emotional and personal problems. “The Healing Plan” explains the practical benefits of hypnosis, including Hypnosis and Healing, Weight Control and Pain Management.

Kinderkinetics Carolien Botes

Qualiﬁcations: HMS&Psyc (NWU), Honn. Kinderkinetics (NWU),

Kinderkinetics is a scientiﬁcally based exercise programme for the total wellbeing of children

Beneﬁts include:

• Stronger Muscles & Bones • Body Awareness • Well Developed Motor Skills • Positive Approach to Fitness • Rhythm & Timing • Better Co-Ordination & Balance • Improved Self-Esteem • Spatial Orientation

Also addresses Hyperactivity & Obesity

The Life Healthcare Sharks Medical Centre Carolien Botes 031 - 312 7506/1136 • 083 719 1148 admin@sharksmedical.co.za Registered with SAPIK

Save tens of thousands on health costs. Medical expenses will continue to increase. As “The Healing Plan” decreases your dependence on medical services and prescribed drugs, you will realise that it is practical to reduce your medical expenses by as much as 70%. This is fully explained with charts and statistics to guide you through this process. While you attain perfect health why not enjoy a second income! Nothing to “Buy or Sell”, earn R35 000 in six months. Wishing you health and happiness!

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Healthy Life Healthy Meal Replacement Healthies Square is a cost-effective meal replacement filled with all the nutrients, fibre and protein one requires throughout a typical day. Consumed by many sportsmen and sportswomen, including cyclists, runners and body builders, as well as businessmen on the run, Healthies Square is the ideal meal replacement before and after training or weight watching. The Healthies Square was developed in 2003 by a then famous S.A. Gladiator who was in search of a cost-effective, hassle-free meal on the run which would meet her daily meal requirements. With first-hand experience of health meals, as well as owner of the well-known Health Store in Durban, she decided to develop the Healthies Square. She then teamed up with fellow gym guru and consultant, Antoine De Chalain, who introduced the product to the general public and professional athletes. Within weeks the product became a must-have and was sold from the Health Store. Facts on the Healthies Squares: • Used by World Junior Body Building Champion • Used by a KZN mountain biker placed in the top 10 in S.A. 30-day shelf life in cool environment, 60 days in a fridge and six months if frozen. Healthies meal replacement Date-Nut flavour contains oats, linseed, sesame seed, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, brown sugar, dates, cocoa powder, vanilla protein powder and peanut butter. The Choc-Nut flavour replaces some of the latter ingredients with raisins, dried apricot and chocolate protein powder. Contact: House of Treats, 031 – 566 1194, 084 749 9230 (Ezio), 082 223 5913 (Antoine), info@houseoftreats.co.za.

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A cost effective meal replacement biscuit filled with all the nutrients, fibre and protein one requires throughout a typical day. Consumed by many sportsmen and sportswomen (cyclists, runners and body builders) as well as businessmen on the run, making the “Healthies Square” the ideal meal replacement before and after training and/or weight watching. Also suitable for dieters, kids’ lunch boxes and people on the run!

Buy 10 at R10 each and get 2 free! (pack of 12) Valid until end September 2012

For orders call 031 - 566 1194 (bus. hrs) or e-mail us on sales@houseoftreats.co.za Pizzaboyz Store, Shop 5 Ridgeton Towers, 6 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Ridge

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Amber Boutique

Amber Boutique is situated at the Protea Hotel, on Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge. It stocks fashionable and elegant women’s clothing suited for women of all ages and sizes. Brands include Anita Dongre-iinter-prêt, AND and Global Desi. Designed on the lines of international style and made from Eastern threads, the collection of Indo-Western clothing apparel embodies the best of both cultures, perfect for the 21st century woman. From printed to plain, funky to elegant, the Amber clothing, shoe and jewellery range will have you bedazzled! Global Desi is a leading brand from India from the designer Anita Dongre who draws inspiration from the rich variety of traditional Indian cultural art found in various parts of India. The Global Desi label builds on folklore and folk art, stylised into a rich ensemble for the modern woman. It impeccably blends cuts, colour embellishments and the vibrancy of Indian fabrics into garments that you can team with leggings or denims. The Global Desi festive collection is created from fabric like cotton silk, georgette, cotton and gold jacquard. This collection promises sophisticated elegance matched with funkier elements like Jodhupuri pants. AND offers elegant, stylish clothes at affordable prices. An AND woman’s substance is style. She’s feminine yet bold and would settle for nothing but the best. The AND dress festival (offering impeccably styled dresses at affordable prices) is something to look out for in mid-November. Anita Dongre-iinter-prêt is a high-impact globetrotting mix of Indian and Western wear that works up this fashion brand into a comfortable yet sensual occasion wear. This label brings out fresh new collections in interesting contemporary styles that combine fashionable elegance with strong detailing that make headlines and make heads turn too. Contact: Sandhya Sham, 031 – 827 9059, sandhya@amberonline.co.za.

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Stockists of: Anita Dongre, AND & Global Desi.

Shop 10, Ground Floor, Protea Hotel, 14 Palm Boulevard, Opp Gateway, Umhlanga 031 - 827 9059 • 083 781 9576 info@amberonline.co.za www.amberonline.co.za www.facebook.com/amberdesignerwear

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We offer Minx Professional Nail Treatments at R185 Lasts 6 - 8 Weeks on Toes Various Designs to Choose From! 079 889 8514 chantelle@angelicnails.co.za www.thenailguru.co.za 39 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Suite 7, Docnor Medical Centre (Upstairs), Durban North

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Impression Image Management

Nail & Beauty Spot

Image consultant, Claire Jaqueline, visited the Mum’s Mail offices recently to give styling advice to the ladies on staff. Young and vibrant, and good with different types of people, Claire explained how each person could define and best display their individual styles, whether “natural”, “dramatic”, “classic” etc. She then colourcoded each person, working out whether their skin had a warm or cool undertone and which colours would enhance that tone. An interesting face-shape analysis followed, as did a figure analysis, with tips on what types of hairstyles and clothing styles to wear for each shape and figure. Claire finished up with a make-up application on one lucky lady. Here’s what some of the staff had to say about the informative morning:

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“OMG!!! This was really worthwhile and I feel I have learnt a lot of useful information from Claire. I now have a better understanding of my body shape, face shape, skin tone and finding which colours, clothes and even hairstyles that would suit me! With my newfound knowledge I am raring to go and hit the shops! Thanks Claire.” Daniella.

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Get Your Skin Ready for Spring While you may have a renewed spring in your step at the prospect of warmer weather, it’s likely your skin may still be suffering the effects of winter. Dry, rough and scaly spots on your feet, elbows and knees are common and your skin could be feeling undernourished. Many of us tend not to moisturise as much during winter because the feet and legs aren’t on display as much as they are during warmer months. It unfortunately doesn’t take long for skin that is neglected to become dry, flaky and dull. You may also be suffering from keratosis on the backs of your arms and thighs (little bumps resembling chicken skin) which can be helped by exfoliating. By using Naturals Beauty White Sugar Scrub you will buff away all the rough, flaky skin and moisturise your body! It’s also excellent for cellulite and for those suffering with bad circulation. Grapefruit oil is useful for more than just fighting cellulite and boosting your lymphatic system - it positively affects your mood and revives the mind while stimulating the digestive system. Lemongrass has great benefits as a muscle and skin toner and revitalises the body and mind. Ginger has warming qualities which are good to use for its energising properties. It also helps with poor circulation. To use White Sugar Scrub: massage onto clean moist skin. Rinse. Avoid contact with freshly shaved skin. A 250ml tub costs R77. Alice Leah, Editor of Mum’s Mail tried out the scrub. She had this to say: “ Simply divine, I cannot live without it. Yummy!”

NOW IS THE TIME TO SHOP! UPDATE YOUR LOOK FOR SPRING 2012

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Stockist of beautiful leather handbags from R550 to R950

Botox Available 19 & 20 Nov By Appointment Only

NATURALS BEAUTY

Spring Special!

Perfect to scrub away the effects of winter! This incredible grapefruit, lemongrass and ginger sugar scrub buffs away roughness, renews and brightens body skin! Excellent for cellulite and for those suffering with bad circulation! Please contact Nicola for orders or more info on Open Days durban@naturalsbeauty.co.za or 074 047 4171 Mum’s Mail has one White Sugar Scrub to give away to one lucky reader. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Contact: Nicola Coskey, Naturals Beauty, 074 047 4171, durban@naturalsbeauty.co.za, www.naturalsbeauty.co.za.

• ‘S&TC’ Group Consultations R450 per person, for 4.5 hours shopping • Individual & Group Consultations (Colour, Style, Wardrobe & Shopping) • Make Overs • Guest Speaker • Gift Vouchers for Secretaries’ Day

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Beautiful Life Spring into Spring with a Firm Toned Body! September marks the beginning of spring, a time of renewal and warmer weather. If you picked up a few extra kilograms in winter, and the reality of beach weather appearing on the horizon has you shivering in your shoes, now is the time to embrace spring and renew your weight loss efforts! Spring is an excellent time of the year for weight loss. As the weather warms up, people naturally move outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. More warmth and sunlight means less chance of overeating to combat the winter blues. Weight loss success is a challenge at the best of times, and can seem daunting if you have picked up extra weight over the winter months. Losing weight requires commitment to a healthy eating plan, vigilance and ongoing monitoring. Your chances of success are greater if you join a programme offering regular sessions with constant monitoring like the programme offered at The Firm – Slimming & Health Clinic. The Firm’s state-of-the-art electronic muscle stimulation machines and infrared treatments combined with a healthy eating plan, give clients positive and lasting results. One session of 30 minutes provides a full, targeted, muscle workout. Other benefits also include improved circulation as well as an increase in the lymph drainage effect and subsequent toxin elimination. No matter how much weight you have to lose, knowing spring is here should provide you with the incentive to take care of yourself. Make the decision today to let The Firm Slimming & Health programme help you achieve your weight loss goals!

Spring Package: Want Gorgeous Hands & Feet? Gelish Manicure & Pedicure Only R450!

Call a branch of The Firm now to book your Facials • Massage • Sun FX Spray Tan • Sunbed Manicures • Pedicures • Waxing • Tinting free trial! Gel Nails • Acrylic Nails Office 10 • Kensington Boulevard 54 Kensington Drive • Durban North Phone: 031 - 563 0960 • Cell: 083 625 9946 E-mail: candice@lbv.co.za Website: www.lbv.co.za

For more information visit www.thefirm.co.za.

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INSTANTLY remove those WINTER BULGES! NO repeat treatments in the same area required!

The # 1 alternative to traditional liposuction that’s safe and less painful. • instant fat removal • melt excess fat and suction it out • minimally invasive, using gentle ultra-sound technology • instant, smooth & predictable results in most areas of the body • improved skin retraction • fast patient recovery • performed in-clinic with no stay-over • procedure performed by a Vaser certiﬁed doctor. Give us a call for a private and conﬁdential consultation, complete privacy guaranteed. Visit our website www.contouraesthetics.co.za, for more information.

Do you want to SEE the fat being removed?

083 786 9336 Weekdays 8am - 4pm Saturdays 9am - 12pm Unit 102, The Cube, 37 Zenith Drive, New Town Umhlanga info@contouraesthetics.co.za

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Skin Worx – Nutrition for the Skin

• Original ﬁne fragrances from R195 • Scott & Wells Salon haircare from R35 • Colour cosmetics from R10 • Organic ranges from R18 • Household cleaning products from R15

Adore your body with healthy nutritional care and use Skin Worx Rich Skin Balm and Skin Worx Tissue Oil. Skin Worx Body Care Rich Skin Balm is an extra rich cream that intensively moisturises very dry and flaky skin by simply melting into the skin. Naturally rich in fruit oils, olive, sunflower and soya bean extracts, it achieves optimal moisturisation and forms a protective layer on the skin. It can be used to treat burns and sunburn, flaking and chapped skin, dermatitis and eczema and acts as an excellent baby bum cream. Skin Worx Rich Skin Balm is hypoallergenic, nourishes and rehydrates, and protects the skin from future moisture loss.

Adore your body, with healthy nutritional care. COSMETICS & HOUSEHOLD FACTORY SHOP Open: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4.30pm, Sat: 9am - 2pm, Last two Sundays. 3 Barnsley Road, Camps Drift Park, PMB 033 - 346 2248 • www.facebook.com/SkinWorxZA

Skin Worx Tissue Oil is a soothing massage oil that glides onto the skin and doubles as a nourishing bath oil. Thirst-quenching ingredients for the skin include vitamin E and refined and pure Grape Seed extract – a PH-balanced, powerful antioxidant that helps reduce environmental damage to the skin. The Tissue Oil treats scarring and stretch marks and improves skin elasticity and softness. The nutrients in the balm and the tissue oil are from pure natural oils, are not tested on animals, are free of parabens and have no toxic petrochemicals. Skin Worx Cosmetics & Household Factory Shop, open in Pietermaritzburg, offers fine fragrance, cosmetics, hair care and household products - all at discounted prices. So you get double the value at half the price! Products are available to discerning shoppers from the greater Pietermaritzburg, Midlands and Hillcrest areas. Contact: Elaine Kooiman, 033 – 346 2248, 082 558 4873, info@skinworx.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 2 Skin Balms & 2 Tissue Oils (1 x Durban and 1 x PMB winner) to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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BEST SELLER! SKIN STIMULATOR - OVAL, BOXED • Body brushing at its best • Coarse, black, dual sided sponge. R159

Call to order. Alice 082 577 2110 (Umhlanga to Morningside) 52

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Bridal Preparation Planning a wedding is exciting! Whether you’ve secured the services of a wedding planner or have opted to enjoy the journey by yourself, be sure to include a professionally guided medical skin treatment programme into the timeline and budget. Looking your absolute best can be surprisingly simple with the right tools in the hands of a skilled professional. Dr Ally, who trained both in South Africa and Canada, will guide you through the process. Three to four months before: Having trouble fitting into that exquisitely crafted gown? Minimally invasive surgical laser liposuction might be just the ticket to literally sculpt away stubborn pockets of fat. Downtime is minimal (you’ll be back into “planning” action within one/two days) and results are fantastic! Final results are usually seen after 12 weeks. Two to three months before: Now is the time to commence medical peels to achieve radiant dewy skin on your special day. Depending on the condition of your skin, targeted treatments are usually done every two weeks. Several problems can be tackled simultaneously, from simple dry skin and fine lines, to acnescarred, hyperpigmented and blotchy skin. Dr Ally’s medical-grade peels (Neostrata and Lamelle ranges) contain a host of different products to choose from. Dermaroller treatments are also a great way of delivering serums and products deeper into the skin (these need to be customised for every individual). One to two months before: Banish that frown with the magic of Botox. Plump up your cheeks, or just define your lip line with a bit of filler. These treatments have been around for more than two decades and now everybody can enjoy wrinklefree, rested, happy faces. Contact: Dr Ally’s Vein and Medical Aesthetics Clinic, 032 – 586 3223, info@drallys.co.za.

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Wardrobe Planning & Packing Workshop. Every woman has a cupboard full of clothes & NOTHING to wear! Plan & purge your wardrobe, how to have a workable wardrobe that suits your dress personality & budget & how to take the lug out of luggage! Durban North, 9 -12 Sept, max 20 delegates, R200pp Includes: • Refreshments • Personality Dress Collage • Book –“ Darling I have Nothing to Wear” by Anne Dreyer with a contribution by Manuella Botha 032 - 586 0286 www.imageconsultant.co.za

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New Purity Gold Powered with DHA

Quality New & Pre-Owned Baby Goods

Quality baby goods including the imported Baby Jogger range, Amber Teething Beads and New Zealand Sheepskins. We also buy and sell pre-owned baby goods.

Purity, the baby feeding experts, are proud to announce the introduction of new Purity Gold, the first Purity jars boosted with DHA to help your baby be the best he can be. It is an accepted fact that the first year of your baby’s life is crucial for his development. A baby’s brain grows rapidly at this stage and it is essential to ensure he gets the right nutrients to aid this growth. According to research from the World Health Organisation, babies fed on breastmilk tend to have significantly better visual alertness and cognitive skills. Experts attribute this benefit to an essential fatty acid present in breastmilk called Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), the Omega 3 fatty acid essential for brain development. To create little Einsteins out of our babies we need to “feed” the brain from the beginning and DHA is essential brain food for babies. Bursting with flavour, Purity Gold jars are made from a perfect blend of farm fresh South African ingredients, all cooked in the jar to keep the goodness sealed in. The new Purity Gold jars, made with little tummies in mind are available in seven delicious variants for two essential stages of a baby’s development: Stage Two (Apple & Sweet Potato Mash; Vegetables, Chicken, Apple & Mango; Peach & Banana), Stage Three (Blueberry, Guava & Yoghurt; Mixed Vegetables & Rice; Vegetables & Cheese; Peach, Pear & Apple).

Mon - Fri: 9 - 5pm, Sat: 9 - 3pm & Sun: 9 - 1pm

• Soothe teething niggles naturally. • Great variety at excellent prices! • Wholesale opportunities available.

71 Heritage Market, Old Main Rd, Hillcrest. 031 - 7657645

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Sister Arlette Blaylock P.R. No. 8812543 Now at the Hillcrest Day Clinic (opp Post Ofﬁce), Nqutu Road, on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Upon presentation of advert get 10% off your visit!

Call for appointment on 082 932 1150 • Durban North 083 414 5121 • Hillcrest 082 652 3975 • Westville 082 907 0905 For 2 - 12 months

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Like the rest of the Purity range, Purity Gold is free from preservatives, colours and artificial flavours. It all begins with Purity!

Visit www.purity.co.za. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 6 hampers containing Purity Gold products & kiddies’ laptops to give away to 6 lucky readers. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces

Hillcrest 083 783 6467 Umhlanga 083 779 6159 Westville 083 785 1323 Amanzimtoti 083 413 7724

For 12 months - 31/2 years

• Enhances sensory motor learning • Co-ordination and perception skills • Increases self-conﬁdence

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Catch that Dribble with Le bibble Le bibble® is a “mom invented” organic and designer cotton baby bottle bib that sops up leaks from both bottle and baby in eco-style. Each Le bibble is made with a 100% U.S.-grown certified organic Birdseye cotton underlay for holding against baby’s chin while bottle feeding to absorb chin dribbles. It’s totally pesticide and chemical free. Nothing but the best for wiping baby’s mouth! The one-size-fits-all Le bibble is suitable for infants 0+; is machine washable and reversible; is available in 12 different colours/designs (and counting); is BPA, Phthalate, Latex and LeadFree; meets CPSIA safety standards; and is made in the USA. Le bibble: • Prevents baby bottle leaks. • Easily wipes little chin dribble – no more sticky necks and searching for burp cloths! • Eliminates bottle confusion in multiple baby households and day care centres. • Provides a soft surface for baby’s idle hands during feeding. • Helps baby learn to hold and manoeuvre a bottle. • Turns baby bottle into chic accessory for mom and baby. Each Le bibble is packed in a tiny (pretend) clear plastic baby bottle (13cm) (not intended for use) which includes care, safety and use instructions. It’s fashionable, fun and above all functional! The price of each Le bibble is R139 (including VAT, packaging and posting) anywhere in South Africa.

• Stimulates all the senses and 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 “The gentle approach to baby swimming“ “Opening the door of water fun and swimming excellence to everyone“

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Tiny Life Babaderm: Good Bugs for Healthy Skin New on the shelves is Babaderm™, a (Paraben-free, SLES-free), biologically sensitive probiotic-based baby care range of skin and hair products, clinically proven to keep the skin balanced and germ free. Suitable for all skin types - not only for babies, the product combines the very latest in science and nature with the patented probiotic essence Probiton™ (a formulation of the well-documented and very hardy BC30 probiotic strain that is clinically proven to be resistant to temperature changes and to survive the production process). Probiton has proven anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and with added natural moisturising properties and oils that help with skin absorption, Babaderm may help to soothe irritated skin, eliminate harmful bacteria, control and prevent fungal infections. Probiotics are widely known to help protect and support the health of our digestive and immune systems and now studies have shown that topical (external) use is also beneficial. The range includes (prices include VAT): • Soothing nappy cream (plus olive and Emu oil helps prevent nappy rash) – R89.99. • Germ-fighting body wash (a gentle wash to sooth irritated skin and get rid of germs) - R69.99. • Gentle shampoo and conditioner (hair and body wash to keep flora balanced) – R69.99. • Protecting body lotion (helps to reduce possible skin infections) – R69.99. • Caring probio oil (plus natural Boswellia Carterii and Chamomile extracts) – R69.99. All five products are Paraben (preservative) free and do not contain the potentially harmful foaming agent (SLES) sodium lauryl sulfate. The Babaderm baby care range is available at Baby City, Kids Emporium, MediRite, Clicks, Wellness Warehouse and selected pharmacies nationwide.

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The current direction of nursery design is important when planning your nursery and Wendy Weir of Oki Doki Baby gives her advice for how parents can create a special environment for baby that functions well for baby and parents alike. Current Trends in Nursery Design: A lot more use of home décor colours instead of the typical nursery colours. Very rarely do people want to do the pastel blues, pinks and yellows. They’re leaning much more towards warmer colours: rich blues, pistachio greens, candy pinks, purple, brown and greys - “greyed-down” colours, toned down, richer. Crisp white is also a hot favourite due to its classic nature! Parents want the nursery to feel more like the rest of the house as opposed to the room that stands out. The warm rich colours are still very popular in the rest of the house – khakis and browns. Grey has been really big and present in a lot of home décor especially in the fabrics and furniture worlds. Trends are leaning a lot further away from anything that’s heavily character driven. While characters are cute and fun to decorate with, the whole character theme room is becoming a thing of the past. Parents are looking for more interesting artwork that maybe isn’t exactly perfectly matched, that looks more like it’s collected over years, not a “pop-up” nursery. Another aspect of the décor is the texture. Patterns are perfect in a minimalistic colour scheme whether it’s cute animals, stripes, polka dots or gingham. Make sure you add some personality and homeliness into the room with unique mementos, picture frames and sentimental ornaments. Contact: Wendy Weir, Oki Doki Baby, 031 – 701 9289, 083 799 0301, okidokibaby@mweb.co.za.

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Young Life Beesting, the Huffin and the Lenni Ears At the Tree of Much Hearing and Little Listening, Beatrice Beetle suddenly dashed from the large ear to the little ear. Her big brown beetle wings were nearly twice as large as the little ear. “Come closer everyone,” she buzzzzzzeeed. “Very close, else you will not be able to listen. By the way – this little ear’s name is Lenni listening. The name of the large ear is Huffin hearing.”

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“Ooooh Beesting I am scared,” whispered Stella, Beesting’s little flea friend. “Stop it Stella,” raufffffed Beesting. He had no option but to sit down once more to give his ear another good scratch with his hind paw. With all Stella’s nervous jumping around his left ear was now itching like never before and all the scratching made his ear feel hot. His ear was also turning red, just like the big red bump on his Beesting nose. “I can’t hear a thing,” said Connie. “Neither can I,” said Decky. Little Saffy also couldn’t hear anything. It was then that Beesting heard it. Ssssssssshhhhhhhssssshhhh…. the wind and the sound of all the many leaves. But then the loud moaning, groaning, creaky, cracking sound of the heavy branches as they slowly moved in the wind as if they were saying aaaauuuwwwwww. Just like someone would say when their back hurt a bit.

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“’Tree talk’ everyone,” Beesting excitedly raaffed! “’Tree talk’ holds the secret to the Huffin and the Lenni ears,” explained the tree of Much Hearing and Little Listening. “Now I am even more confused,” said Connie. I guess we will just have to wait till next time for the tree to explain.

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Emirates’ young “globalistas” can now enjoy the company of new travel companions with the recent introduction of a collection of onboard toys. Pre-school children can look forward to collecting a range of original monster characters from the “Fly With Me Monster” collection. The playful monsters – Jimbob, Tezz, Camus and Wagga, each have their own personalities and are ideal characters to fuel a child’s imagination. Each monster toy comes in three product categories – Blanket Buddies (plush characters wrapped around soft polar fleece blankets), Seat Belt Critters (little toys worn around a seat belt to encourage safety), and Magnetic Sketchers (where Emirates’ youngest customers can unleash their inner Picasso).

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For older children, Emirates will offer a range of new travel-inspired products codesigned with iconic lifestyle brand Quiksilver. Tapping into the spirit of adventure, travel and the great outdoors, the Quiksilver collection is designed around three themes – surfing, snowboarding and skating. The collection features travel folios aimed at encouraging personalisation and discovery, Velcro surf-style wallets with the latest Quiksilver graphics and fun-fact game cards which combine inspirational photography from Quiksilver’s own photo archives with Emirates’ diverse destinations. All Emirates flights will offer a selection of the new toys for pre-schoolers with the Quiksilver products on long-haul flights over five hours. Young flyers can also enjoy the existing range of children’s products including the E-kids magazine, colour pencils, branded Emirates rucksacks and cooler bags, children’ eye shades and the popular Dr Seuss books. Contact: Emirates, smita.deans@emirates.com. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 Wagga Monster Buddy to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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Young Life Out of My Paintbox – Colour In Competition Colour! Colour! And more colour. The most colour you will have seen in one place. “Out of my Paintbox”, the theme for the 37th Sunday Tribune Garden & Leisure Show, has created so much excitement amongst the exhibitors, that they cannot wait for you to see it all come together! The displays and creative ideas that are coming together are way beyond what was imagined and the anticipation is starting to build up. The show will take place at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg from 21 to 24 September.

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Acknowledged as the largest horticultural event of its kind – modelled on the Chelsea concept – in the southern hemisphere, the show includes up to 50 designer gardens, the quality (of most) ranking with the best in the world. The colour once again will be spectacular! Mums get your child to fill in a colour-in-bynumber flyer and WIN BIG with the Garden Show. The competition is open to children under the age of eight years. Winners will be announced at the garden show and the judges’ decision is final. Prizes cannot be exchanged for money or vouchers. Entries close on 14 September. How to enter: Download the flyer from www.mumsmail.com/site/pdf-downloads. Fill in the numbers and details. Submit your entry using one of the following three options: 1) Post it to P.O. Box 35457, Northway, 4016. 2) Scan it in colour and send it to info@take-note.co.za. 3) Hand it in at the entrance of the garden show. Contact: Carmen Nanni, The Royal Agricultural Grounds, 033 - 345 6274, info@gardenshow.co.za, www.gardenshow.co.za.

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Young Life uShaka Marine World Pushes Back the Tide!

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uShaka Marine World has launched its first range of fun and trendy conservation clothing aimed at celebrating the wonders of the ocean and supporting marine conservation. Created by designers, including KwaZulu-Natal artists Wesley van Eeden, and Mxo Sithole, the Sea Life range sports a leather uShaka conservation label – “uShaka pushing back the tide” – and designs that depict the blue whale, loggerhead turtle, African penguin, spotted eagle-ray, spotted raggedt o o t h shark and Cape fur seal.

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Young Life Affirming Your Child Affirming a child will build up their self-esteem and make them less vulnerable to the peer pressure they face daily. For instance, when offered sex, drugs or alcohol they are more likely to say “no” because there is nothing they need added to their life. A child with good self-esteem will feel content just as they are. “It’s very easy to take our children or even our spouses for granted and I well remember my wife asking me one day on my return from work whether I saw anything different in the house. Of course I looked around concerned, but could not see anything different. She then said sadly, that she was disappointed because she had prepared the home and children for my home-coming and she just wished I had noticed,” said Gavin. The opposite of affirmation is criticism. In some homes that is all we hear all day long. School marks are never good enough, the game was not played well enough, clothing is wrong, music is wrong, their friends are wrong. Of course there are times when guidance is needed and this will be appreciated by the child. But when there is constant criticism, the child will get to a point where they believe that they really are not good enough, so why not just be a loser and join those involved in high-risk behaviour.

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Of course we should never affirm bad be033 – 344 1996 www.kingswoodentoys.co.za haviour and affirmation should be sincere. Affirmation can change your home and your relationship with your spouse and children and will build up the selfesteem of your family. How about, “Well done” for your child today, or “You are special” for your spouse tonight? Source: Gavin Kruger, Focus on iThemba, 031 – 766 8310.

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Young Life “Local is Lekker” At last winter is at an end and spring is • Classes 1 hr here. With blossoms and warmer weather it’s the perfect excuse to get out of the per week house and help the kids release their • Ages 4 - 12 years pent-up winter energy. And what better • All requirements place than the outdoors! The biggest dilemma with arranging your next trip is planning what you need to take. To make your life a bit easier and give mum and dad the best opportunity to enjoy their camping break an easy checklist is provided for you below. It includes all the basic essentials needed for outdoors but prevents the need to pack up the house and the sink. That means there’ll be space for the extra fishing rod or two. And best of all is the fact that with the “local is lekker” campaign, various local shops and stores offer a variety of equipment to suit each individual’s pocket.

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Camping equipment checklist: • Tent (make sure there is enough space for the whole family). • Sleeping bags. • Small fold-up table. • Fold-up chairs and a picnic blanket for the kids. • Gas skottel (which will cater for all meals, breakfast through to supper). • Picnic basket which includes your cutlery and crockery. • Dishwashing liquid, sponge and dish towel. If you want to try your hand at fishing, arm yourself with the following: • Firstly, information. Phone the venue ahead of time to enquire what species they have. Your local fishing store will then be able to assist with equipping you accordingly. • Remember a hat, some buffs and sunscreen; even if the weather is cool, the sun’s UV rays never sleep.

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Young Life Why Drumkidz? Drumkidz uses Djembe drumming as the most natural and fun way for children to develop their auditory perception whilst creating a positive emotional experience and connection to music by generating both curiosity and delight. The Djembe drum sessions get kids of all ages drumming to stories, songs and loads of exciting drumming games. Drumkidz provides: • Music development programmes at schools . • Djembe drum parties. • Holiday programmes. • School programmes aimed at children three to seven years as the premier extramural activity of choice. • Technology free fun!

Durban (including Upper Highway) and North Coast 083 631 6064 • robynne@drumkidz.co.za

In an age of so much technology and other distractions, Drumkidz helps children to heighten their acute listening skills, their ability to focus intently, and develops their self-confidence. It’s also a whole heap of fun, designed to lift energy levels and help them feel connected as a group. The kids love it! Drumkidz programmes allow each Drumkid to play their own Djembe drum for 30 minutes every week at their own school with a trained facilitator guiding them through the programme. The session incorporates the use of storytelling, singing, drumming games and prerecorded songs on C.D. The Drumkidz play as a group, developing their awareness of others and how to listen and lock into the natural timing and rhythm of the group as a whole. They also play as individuals, letting their own creativity, energy and uniqueness shine through. Benefits of drumming include: • A positive emotional experience and connection to music. • Heightened listening and skills to focus. • Co-ordination and drumming skills. • Memory development. • Self-confidence and self-discipline. • Creativity. • Increase and release of energy. • Counting skills. • Fun. • Bonding with others. Contact: Robynne Mills, DRUMKiDZ Durban (including Upper Highway) & North Coast, 083 631 6064, Robynne@drumkidz.co.za, www.drumkidz.co.za.

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Perler Beading assists girls & boys with: • Strengthening fine motor skills • Improving concentration levels • Stimulating creativity • Perler beading parties offered

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Young Life Kidz Online Kidz Online is a daycare and pre-primary school that offers parents the online ability to share in their children’s daily education and care. Kidz Online recently received an ISO 9001 quality management certification from the SABS for the school.

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Kidz Online offers a well-equipped and staffed school and, additionally, gives parents the ability to log on to a website through which they can watch their child at school. This first-of-its-kind website gives parents the ability to be more involved in their children’s education as well as the assurance that they can check up on their progress from anywhere and at any time. The website idea was formulated by principal Erthney Abrahams. “I started Kidz Online after discovering, through personal experience, that the only way to have true peace of mind when it comes to your child’s pre-primary education is to be like a fly on the wall – seeing everything,” explained Erthney. “Our cameras and extended recording capabilities allow parents to not only keep track of everything that happens at the school, they can also be sent video clips of important milestones such as those precious first steps. We adhere to our motto of ‘Mom away from Mom’ at all times, and at Kidz Online, children are not only educated, they are loved and nurtured in a caring, home-like environment.” Receiving the ISO 9001 certification was something Erthney wanted to achieve in order to make the standards of their new system official. But, as Kidz Online was the first pre-primary educare facility to attempt the accreditation, there were no set procedures to follow and the process was a lengthy one. Erthney has already registered the Kidz Online trademark and intends extending her concept nationally and globally through franchising. Contact: Erthney Abrahams, erthney_kidzonline@yahoo.com. Source: Daily News.

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Little Cooks Club Cooking Programmes: • Baby and Toddler Food Programme: 6 months - 2 years old • Cooking Classes - 2 - 7 years old • Little Chef’s Cooking Programme: 7 - 14 years old. • Basic Home Cooking Courses: for Moms and Domestic Workers • At School Cooking Programme: taught as an extra mural activity • Cooking Parties: 3 - 14 years old. Simone 082 891 4050 simonec@littlecooksclub.co.za www.littlecooksclub.co.za

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Educated Life Hamptons Primary School – Educating Towards Excellence

HAMPTONS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Educating towards Excellence

January 2012 was the birth of this innovative and exciting new school. Hamptons Primary School inducted its first two Grade 1 classes this year and is very pleased with their progress. Hamptons Primary School, which is an extension of the ever popular Junglecubs Pre-school, offers affordable, holistic, private school education and after-school care in a warm and supportive environment, allowing children to thrive academically and emotionally (an area often neglected with the high demands placed on the staff of overcrowded and overstretched public schools and on working parents).

Hamptons Primary School (sister school to ever so popular Junglecubs Nursery School) is a small, co-educational independent school that has opened doors in the Durban North area. We Offer: • A curriculum that caters for the holistic development of all its pupils and emphasises the importance of leading a happy, well-balanced life. • A safe, secure and tranquil environment for our students. • SMALL CLASSES (max 18 learners per class). • Air conditioned classrooms. • We offer a special selection of SPORT including swimming, ballet, karate, soccer and netball. • A warm and “homely” aftercare service that includes: a homemade preservative free lunch and help with homework available at Junglecubs Nursery School. A Hamptons child is a happy child. We work hard, we eat healthy, we exercise and most of all we always give our best! We remember these words: “I can!” 2013 registration now open! Limited spaces available!

Hamptons, registered with the Department of Education, is under the guidance and management of Mrs S. Tryon (Founding director), Mrs L. Claassens (the principal) and Mrs C. Meyer (Educational Director) who have a combined 40 years of experiContact: 031 - 563 2816 • 031 - 563 7597 www.hamptonsprimaryschool.co.za ence in education. In addition, the school employs highly qualified educators in small classes (maximum 18 students), ensuring that every learner reaches their full potential. The success made in Hamptons Primary is commendable as their learners thrive in the intimate environment of NURSERY, PRE SCHOOL & AFTERCARE MORE THAN JUST A SCHOOL, WE ARE A FAMILY! praise. Learners participate in exclusive sports such as ballet and hip-hop, karate, • Warm and homely child centered soccer and swimming. These extramurals environment are included in the monthly school fee. • Excellent educational programme A Hamptons’ child is a happy child. At • Specialist GR - R programme Hamptons they work hard, eat healthily, • Nutritious meals (no preservatives) exercise and most of all always give of • Transport (in certain areas) their best! They remember these words: “I • Attractive hygienic facilities can!” • Hours: 6:45am - 5:15pm • We work closely with an Occupational Therapist • Feeder Primary School: Hampton’s Primary (Private School) 2013 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR JUNGLE CUBS AND HAMPTONS PRIMARY (LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE)

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Small ‘Feet’ ToService Big Feats 70 Years of Combined Excellence Over 70 Years of Combined Service Excellence Little Noddy Berea: 45 Sixth Avenue, Berea • 031 - 309 2064 Little Noddy Glenwood: 330 Che Guevara (formerly Moore Road), Glenwood • 031 - 201 1101 Co-Owners: Priscilla Pearson and Chris Pearson Berea Principal: Priscilla Pearson Glenwood Principal: Diane Sanders e-mail: littlenoddy@telkomsa.net

Little Noddy Pre-Schools are independent private pre-schools. Our pupils feed into many primary, private and state schools (Glenwood, Berea, Penzance, Gordon Road Girls and DPHS). Our philosophy is to provide a stimulating but relaxed and secure atmosphere in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. • Our child centered programme ensures your child’s educational needs are met: music, pre-literacy and pre-numeracy, pre-writing skills, development play and language development • Birth (3 months) - Grade R • Qualiﬁed and professionally trained teachers plus assistants • Pro-active, goal orientated, caring environment • Seven extra mural activities • Healthy and delicious menu breakfast, lunch & snacks provided • Safe drop off zone

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Educated Life The Importance of Teaching our Children Resilience Do you find, as a parent, that much of your time is spent worrying about your child’s wellbeing? Our natural instinct is to protect them from dealing with life’s hardships such as death, divorce, bullying, trauma, peer pressure – the list is endless. We tend to sweep anything that is emotionally charged or difficult under the carpet instead of facing the issues at hand. The question is: Does this approach teach our children the resilience they need to survive in today’s highly competitive world? Nelson Mandela advocated in his book, Long Walk to Freedom, that those who succeed in life are those who have acquired the skills to deal with adversity. Research substantiates this view. Think of a child learning to swim; there are times when, as a parent, you want to dive in and save them. We hate to see children struggle or be upset or uncomfortable. But when they finally learn to swim on their own, the look on their faces and the sense of accomplishment and confidence is simply priceless. We as parents need to learn when to protect and when to step back and facilitate resilience and confidence in our children. We need to give them a chance to deepen and strengthen their coping skills. It is in helping children deal with their difficulties that they begin to recognise their own strength and abilities. Chandre Ezra can impart to you and your child the skills needed to help weather those tough days and come out the other side smiling!

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Chandre Ezra - Nuturing and Enhancing Children’s Potential BPrimEd/Comensa Practioner

• Effective • Informative • Inspiring • Empowering Parental and educational consultant, life coach, mentor and remediator. “I can help!” As parents, we want our children to be problem free, happy and successful, thus achieving their full potential. This happens with dedicated input from parents and those involved in our children’s upbringing.

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Educated Life BROADACRES PREPRIMARY • Extra Curricular Activities • Computer Lessons • Holiday Workshops • International Certification • Reinforces Current School Curriculum Topics • Fun & Educational • Corporate Training

Lays the best foundation upon which to build further education. We are developing the whole child, providing stimulation through music, drama, art, ballet, ball skills, gymnastics, fantasy play, construction, puzzles & books and playground activities. Broadacres caters for children from: 3 months - 6 years, full or half day

Tracy 031 - 566 1110 or umhlanga@computers4kids.co.za www.computers4kids.co.za

Jenny Gaul 031 - 564 7848 or 031 - 564 0371

Free online assessment at www.equalzeal.com to see how balanced your child’s life is. Provide your child with important life skills to deal with everyday challenges now and in the future! Call us for more information about the fun-filled motivating and inspiring workshops! Durban North - 083 385 9269 • janene@equalzeal.com Durban West - 082 307 1582 • briony@equalzeal.com

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• Affordable fees • Spacious, air-conditioned classrooms • Large outdoor play area • Healthy snacks & meals included • Open school holidays • Loving, qualified teachers • 7 extra mural activities 031 - 303 7978 39 Steel Rd, Windermere www.toylandpreschool.co.za

Sunningdale Pre-Primary School Est. 1993

A Brighter Future When you start with Kip McGrath Education Centres.

We offer professional tutoring programs for primary through to high school students. We help build the foundations for academic success. English

Study Skills

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School Readiness Programs

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Cabana Beach Lifestyle Resort • Comprehensive learning programme • Structured daily routine • Learning through play • Fully equipped large playground • Holiday club (except December) • Wholesome cooked lunch • Age groups: 2 - 6 years • Hours: 7am - 5pm Extra-mural activities available!

Asha 084 790 0282 • 031 - 561 2371 10 Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Drive www.hippocornerpreprimary.co.za

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

031 - 209 4567

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• Excellent nursery & toddler facilities • Structured daily routine • Qualified pre-school teachers • Babies from birth to grade R • Full pre-school programme • High on hygiene • Affordable fees • Extra mural activities

Aftercare & Holiday Care available

Playground for hire for children’s parties, including jumping castle.

Tel/Fax: 031 - 708 1524 or 083 274 4016 301 Underwood Road, Northdene www.magicmomentspreschool.co.za.

Hippo Corner Pre-Primary School

• Career Guidance • Subject Choice • Study Skills • School Readiness • Behavioural or Emotional Difﬁculties

• Head Ofﬁce 031 - 903 5352 • Durban North 031 - 564 7610 • Glenwood 031 - 201 9141 • Kloof 031 - 764 0459 • Umhlanga 031 - 566 1110

Enrolments for 2013 Now Open!

Birth to Grade R We offer effective care and development of children, by following a structured, well planned and balanced curriculum • 7am - 5pm • Aftercare and holiday club • Half day or full day • Stimulating educational programme • Nutritious lunch provided • Safe drop-off and pick-up zone • Lift club • Fully trained CPR and ﬁrst aid staff Trudi-Lee 031 - 309 4255 admin@happyfeetprep.co.za 235 Cowey Road, Morningside Admissions for 2013 now open!

Pre-school

“Life’s Journey begins here”

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18 Months – Grade R · Qualified Teachers · After Care/Homework Club · Holiday Club – All Ages Tammi 079 502 3793 3 Old Mill Way, Durban North e-mail: tammi@firststeps.co.za

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Educated Life

Wise Eye Reading

Liz Castleden of Wise Eye Reading Academy visited the Mum’s Mail office recently to test the staff’s reading capabilities. She came armed with her computer, a pair of special goggles and a very clever computer programme.

SUNFIELD HOME SCHOOL FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY IMPAIRED LEARNER Sunfield Home School provides an enriched educational programme for intellectually impaired children within a loving, disciplined, safe, secure, stable and happy school and home-from-home hostel environment, so that each child may realise his or her optimum potential.

Liz strapped the goggles over our eyes and gave us each a turn to read a short piece of text. The goggles had a wire attached New admissions are done throughout the year. to them which was then connected to a Please contact the school on 032 - 533 3632. www.sunfieldhomeschool.co.za computer. An infrared sensor on the goggles sensed the eyes’ movements as they tracked across the page. This data was Give Your fed into the computer programme, which Child instantly compiled a list of statistics unique The Best to each reader. Once we had each finStart! ished reading Liz asked some questions on the piece to test our comprehension Our Special Needs Classroom for Children levels. These results were added to the with Learning Disabilities is Now Open! computer-generated figures. • CAMI Programme • Remedial Teacher Wise Eye uses this system to test the reading capabilities of children and adults and highlight problem areas. Problem areas can be addressed with certain exercises and in 99% of cases can be easily rectified. To assess whether you or your children may benefit from Wise Eye testing and exercise programmes, look out for the following: • Doesn’t like reading or writing. • Words slide together or get blurry when reading. • Reads below grade level. • Homework takes too long. • Hard to understand what he/she has read. • Head moves while reading. • Loses place during reading. • “Whispers” to self while reading silently. • Needs finger or marker to keep place. • Hard to pay attention when reading. • Confuses endings of words. • Rereads or skips lines unknowingly. • Swaps digits in number columns. For a free Visagraph assessment contact: Call Liz (Highway), 082 879 7578; Cheryl (Durban North), 084 301 3505; Chantal (South Coast), 082 457 7179.

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• Speech Therapist • Audiologist • Assessments by Registered Counsellors Tel/Fax: 031 - 708 1524 or 083 274 4016 301 Underwood Road, Northdene www.magicmomentspreschool.co.za.

Change Your Brainwaves, Change Your Life

NEUROFEEDBACK

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Train your brain to function at its optimal level. Are you looking for an extremely effective treatment without medication? Neurofeedback can train & normalise the brain in people with: • ADD/ADHD • Concentration & memory problems • Depression • Stress • Anxiety • PTSD • Autism • OCD • Closed head injuries • Migraines • Problems with optimal sport/executive performance Neurofeedback treatment is without any side effects, fun, effective and lasting. For further information phone our psychology practice and speak to our team of experts on 031 - 266 8563 or 074 179 0929 or look us up under www.eq-advantedge.co.za

Educated Life MONTESSORI @ UMHLANGA PRE - SCHOOL & AFTERCARE Tel: 031 - 572 5122 • Cell: 084 400 5229 e-mail: kavita@montessoriumhlanga.co.za www.montessoriumhlanga.co.za

“I have studied the child. I have taken what the child has given me & expressed it & that is what is called the Montessori Method” - Dr Maria Montessori

• Our child centred environment offers the world Montessori philosophy aimed at developing the whole child • Half day 7am - 12pm • Full day 7am - 5pm • 2 - 6 years • Registered with SA Montessori Association • Registered with NAPTOSA • Grade 0 programme - incorporating the national curriculum • Extra activities - Ballet, Speech & Drama, Yoga, Creative Kids, Catrobatkidz. • In-house Speech Therapist & Occupational Therapist

95 LIVINGSTONE ROAD - MORNINGSIDE (031) 312 9240 OR (082) 851 8536 You Want The Best For Your Child...Yes? Confident, Capable, Believing in Themselves, Enjoying Learning, Having Fun & Making Friends in a Safe & Secure Environment.

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We Want The Best For Your Little Ones Too & We’ve Been Doing Just That With Excellence For Years.

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Pre-Primary, Language & Teaching Academy

Principal: Nicky Rodseth • Cell: 072 444 7277 No 7 Little Nook, Sunningdale, Umhlanga nicky@topschools.co.za • www.montessori-life.com

32 Oxford Drive, Durban North • 082 802 7765/083 286 0318 rosel@xis.co.za/lucywatson@xis.co.za www.oceanviewmontessoripre-school.co.za

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MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL

“Creative Learning” • School Readiness Program • Ages 21/2 to 6 years • Accelerated Learning • Aftercare • Holiday care

Maths & English

Through the long-term, strategic development of work skills and academic ability, a solid foundation in MATHS and ENGLISH leads to the ability to tackle advanced work independently and with confidence. 0800 002 775 www.kumon.co.za

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Treating ADD and ADHD the Natural Way

Montessori Pre-School

When we were young ADD and ADHD were not topics of discussion. But in today’s children it is a widely diagnosed condition. It makes you wonder if modern-day food processing and the depleted nutrient value in our foods could be a root cause of ADD and ADHD?

Shining At Every Level

11 Ribston Place, Dawncliffe, Westville We offer: • Practical life, numeracy, literacy, sensorial, cutural, and art in our curriculum • Individual attention guaranteed • Age group between 2 years and 6 years.

Is there an alternative to prescribed drugs? According to ADHASA (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Support Group of Southern Africa), in the past few years there have been changes in the approach to ADHD and people are beginning to realise the importance of the environment to these children. This includes the food they eat. Improved nutrition depends upon eating more fresh, natural foods and avoiding unnecessary additives like synthetic colourants and flavourants. Doing so can raise the overall levels of functioning.

Khoshika Doolabh (Directress - ETDP - SETA ACCREDITED) 083 666 6806 • 031 - 266 2206 lstars.montessori@gmail.com

A number of years ago Antoinette Zeelie’s health was negatively affected by a stressful work environment. She addressed these health challenges the natural way with nutritional supplementation and saw a marked improvement in her health and energy levels. She believes that these supplements may also help bring back balance to ADD and ADHD children, and improve their behaviour and concentration levels.

Tel: 031 - 467 8901 www.bluffchristianacademy.co.za

Grade R to Grade 12

Play & Learn • Warm, loving & nurturing environment • Excellent educational programme • Age Groups: 0 - Grade R • Hours: 7am - 5.30pm • Breakfast, lunch & snacks provided • High on hygiene • Large outdoor play area

Contact: Antoinette Zeelie, GNLD Distributor, 083 627 7288, a.zeelie@absamail.co.za.

Extra Murals: • Ballet • Swimming • Soccer • Action Ball • Beaux Arts

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 free consultation with Antoinette & a free GNLD Omega 3 supplement or 10% discount on any purchase to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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BLUFF CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Denae 031 - 564 2712 APPLY NOW playlearn@intekom.co.za FOR 2013 www.playnlearn.co.za

Party Life Are You Looking for a Unique Venue to Make your Child’s Next Birthday Memorable and Special?

LARGE GROUPS

The Galleria Ice Rink is the ideal venue if you are looking for an extraordinary experience for your child’s next celebration. Galleria boasts a fully fledged, state-ofthe-art, real ice, ice rink. Galleria is the most sought-after birthday destination with catering and entertainment packages (such as a clown) to keep kids happy for hours. They also have friendly ice marshals to assist in ensuring the safety of all kids.

Bring your JNR GI to our exciting BOOT CAMP KIDS’ venue for an experience of a lifetime

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OUTRIGHT FUN!

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FOR AGES 5 & UP

Contact: Wendy, 031 – 9041156, icerinkinfo@arbourtown.co.za.

• Party Shop • Cake Pops • Baking Supplies • Helium Balloons • Speciality Cakes • Costumes • Toys

NEW STOCK ARRIVED

40 Old Main Road, Hillcrest hanliemaleham@telkomsa.net 031 - 765 6440 http://partylicious.wozaonline.co.za

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Party Life Olympic Gold While Olympic fever still hangs in the air, go for gold with this Olympic Gold party! Set up plenty of fun challenges, test the kids’ skills, and let them win medals for their country. Let the games begin! Invitations: Cut out award ribbons and write party details in permanent marker on the front. Collect pictures of Olympic winners (e.g. Chad Le Clos and Cameron van de Burgh), glue onto folded cards and write party details inside. Three Medal Cake: Bake three round cakes, decorate with three different, bright coloured icings. Attach ribbons on top to simulate Olympic medals. Prizes and Party Bags: Send the kids home with ribbons and trophies. Hand out Olympic winner posters and chocolate gold coin “medals”. Costumes: Ask the guests to come dressed in athletic outfits or even athletic outfits in different countries’ colours. Decorations: Buy small trophies to set on the table at each place setting. Use a large trophy as a centrepiece. Hang medals and prize ribbons from trees or the fence. Buy or make a collection of country flags and hang them outside. Make place mats from flags of different countries and assign a country to each contestant.

Castles:

• Weekend special - Hire for 1 day keep for an extra day! • Midweek special - Hire for 1 day keep for 3 days extra!

New Foam Pit Castle

• Table & Chairs • Kiddies’ Chair Covers/Tablecloths • Party Packs • Bubble Machines • Popcorn Maker • Candy Floss Maker • Various Venues Available

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Prices from R350 – R1100

For our full range of castles visit www.jollyjumpers.co.za or contact Alida on 082 306 6996 or jollyjumpers@vodamail.co.za

T/A MYU ENTERPRISE

Games: • Races - Devise a number of track events based on the Olympics, e.g. sprinting, relays, long jump, even high jump if you have a mattress to use outdoors. • Swimming - if you have a swimming pool you could set up some safe, fun games like paddling across the pool using a boogie board and a frying pan, collecting as many golf balls from the bottom of the swimming pool in a specified time, or Marco Polo. • Team games - Volleyball or mini cricket. Source: 501 TV-Free Party Games for Kids.

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Party Life Party Cakes Bread Ahead, with its inviting “warm bread” aroma and delicious-looking displays, is not your average corner café. Apart from bread, the company also sells confectionary, pies, bunny chows and more. But it’s their eye-catching, totally scrumptious cakes that really take the, well, cake! When it comes to cakes they do “all and everything”. Whether it’s birthday cakes, wedding cakes or novelty cakes you need, Bread Ahead does it. And in just about any flavour, from chocolate vanilla to red velvet (beetroot juice and cream cheese icing), carrot to Bar One. They also do any size – from a standard nine inch to 6m2 (the biggest they’ve done to date) and shape (i.e. novelty cakes). What’s really great is that, as a customer, you can simply choose a cake from their display or, if you need something out of the norm, you can discuss your party cake requirements and have it made for you. Visit any Bread Ahead store (Cowey Road, Gateway, Pavilion, Galleria, Bluff, Davenport Centre, Pinetown, Briardene, Chatsworth and Bluff Towers) to choose or order your next party cake. For specially made cakes it is recommended that you visit Thersha at the flagship bakery in Cowey Road, Berea, and discuss your plans with him. For very involved cakes, such as wedding cakes, Bread Ahead will deliver and set up at your venue. Otherwise, you are free to collect the cake yourself. Contact: Bread Ahead, 031 – 309 1071, cakes@breadahead.co.za.

• Cupcakes • Edible Picture Cakes • Birthday Cakes • Wedding Cakes • Novelty Cakes • Special Occasion Cakes

For more info contact Thersha on 031 - 309 1071 or 031 - 309 1042 e-mail: cakes@breadahead.co.za or contact your local Bread Ahead • Gateway • Pavilion • Galleria • Bluff • Davenport Centre • Pinetown • Briardene • Cowey Rd • Chatsworth • Bluff Towers

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Party Life Sales & Repairs

Established 1980

Credit Cards Accepted

Jumping Castle Hire • www.tonymiller.co.za NOW AVAILABLE - Mobile Putt Putt! • Foam Pit Parties • Jumping Castles • Water Slides • Quad Bikes • Airborne Adventures • Balloons • Candy Floss Machines • Popcorn Machines • Bubble Machines Tel/Fax: 031 - 205 2074 • 082 906 5450 • a/h 083 225 3174 e-mail: rentals@tonymiller.co.za • 56 Evans Road, Glenwood

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Party Life Kiddies’ Parties & Corporate Events

• Kiddies’ Entertainment • Clowns • Face Painting • Balloon Sculpting • Jumping Castles • Décor • Corporate Kiddies’ Corners • Popcorn & Candy Floss Machines

Castle, décor and clown packages from R1195

Delicious hand iced cookies - perfect for themed parties!

Belinda 083 627 7033 mail@funsa.co.za visit www.funsa.co.za Join our Facebook page www.facebook.com/funsa001

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We specialise in full themed parties, jumping castles, rodeo bulls, WOW balls, sumo suits, rides and lots more...

031 - 500 7520 • 076 876 1709 www.alphaeventz.co.za

We Specialise in Boys & Girls Themed Parties Offering: Party Packs, Jumping Castles, Gazebos & Face Painting.

Creative fun activity for... • Birthday Parties • Schools • Rainy Days at Home • Card Making

Also Available: Home Kits & Gift Packs

Check out our Facebook Page: Shezinonto

Call Ingrid Lloyd 209 3550 / 083 383 7102

Nonto 031 - 266 5978 • 072 051 0950 lindamahle@gmail.com

PAINTBALL ADVENTURES

VENUES AT: Westville: 083 655 0339 Durban North: 076 444 5570

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• Birthdays, Corporates and Tactical Training • Indoor and Outdoor at your House or Office

076 444 5570

SWAT LASER TAG

031 - 837 0327 • 083 940 5614 leanne@thelittlecakecompany.co.za www.thelittlecakecompany.co.za

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VISIT US AT ESSENWOOD MARKET

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Party Life FANTASTIC RANGE OF: Castles & Slides Chocolate Fountains Popcorn Machines Bubble Machines Fog Machines Tables and Chairs

We can arrange... • themed parties • teas • jumping castles or you can hire the venue & DIY

Weekend Special - Friday to Monday GET 3 DAYS, ONLY PAY FOR 1 DAY! T & Cs apply

Flanders Drive, Mt Edgecombe Stables

Pixie Helpline

Contact Charmaine on 083 378 8899 or e-mail char.delaney@telkomsa.net www.ﬂyingdonkey.co.za

083 251 9754 www.pixiescastles.co.za

Birthday Pamper Parties! • Nail Art • Manis • Pedis • Mini Facials • Make–Up Only R100pp Travel fee will apply Michelle 083 785 6044

Fun & Laughter with

Balloonful Events

TOM & SPARKLES

Balloon Décor, Tables, Chairs and Theme Setup. 6m x 3m Gazebo Available!

• Face Painting • Games • Magical Circus Shows • Balloons • Fairies • Stilt Walking • Pirates • Clowns and lots more...

084 565 4201 • 031 - 262 2018 balloonfulevents@iburst.co.za

Kids’ Party Entertainment with Tom & Sparkles

031 - 811 4145 • info@bigtop.co.za • www.bigtop.co.za

Simon’s Snake Shows

• Great for kids’ parties • Exciting & creative! • Fun colours & a variety of pictures • Great birthday gift! • Family kits available for everyday home use • Produced & manufactured in South Africa • Non toxic

• Birthday Parties • School Talks • All Kinds of Functions • Snake Removal We bring various snakes from all over the world, including gentle giant pythons, scorpions, spiders and frogs.

As seen on SABC Simon 078 382 7819 or Nadine 078 391 6721

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Yolandi Hepburn 083 793 1703 Jackie Labuschagne 072 244 2147 info@mysandart.co.za • www.mysandart.co.za

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Rhumbelow Theatre (in Cunningham Road, off Bartle Road) presents “Double the Holiday Fun” with Adi Paxton, aka Cherry the Clown. The show runs 1 to 6 October at 10am daily. Two shows in one mean double the fun! Join Adi Paxton, aka Cherry the Magical Clown, in her new dotty fun show. Cherry is seeing spots and needs the audience to help her sort the dots, spots, blotches and to un-muddle her colours. Interactive and playful with a little learning along with magic, juggling, and an Abracazebra too, this is a show for all ages to enjoy. This will be followed by face painting and colouring in the pictures on Cherry’s Magic Colouring-in Book (you get to take it home). Finally, everyone is led into a new adventure. This puppet story features a herd of crazy characters including a snooty Giraffe, prosy Parrot and a few Kadompas. What do we have to do to save the day? Come along to find out. What better way to keep your kids entertained this holiday season? Join Cherry and her friends for a mad-cap morning of magical fun. Adi is a popular children’s performer, magicienne and puppeteer who has entertained audiences of all ages throughout South Africa (and beyond) for 26 years. She promises: “Our new venture is interactive edutainment but most of all a fun time for all.” Snack packs and juices will be on sale. Tickets are limited so don’t delay. Wear your dottiest outfit and win a prize! Suitable for ages four to 104. Tickets cost R50.

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The Icing On Top... Cakes & Cupcakes for all Occasions or just because...

Funtastic Fun For All

• Shows • Stories • Magic • Balloons • Face Painting • Magician • Edu-Shows • Fairy Show

Adi Paxton aka Cherry the Clown 031 - 201 2515 or 031 - 201 2613 or 083 725 0925 adi@cherryco.co.za www.cherryco.co.za

Decadent Desserts • Picture, 3D & Novelty Cakes • Wide Range of Desserts & Delicious Cakes Available

Vaneshree 031 - 708 4228 decadentdesserts@telkomsa.net www.decadentdessertsdbn.webs.com

Claire Palm 082 785 2714 claire@theicingontop.co.za Shaun Palm 083 520 7926 shaun@theicingontop.co.za

Hunny Beez Themed Parties with Prizes & Entertainment, We Tailor Packages for You!

• Pirates • Pooh & Friends • Strawberry Shortcake • Fairy Party • Princess Party • Tea Party • Mermaidia • Superheroes • Formula 1 • Tailored Themes

Ashika Bishun 082 774 5282 • 078 459 8003 info@hunnybeez.co.za www.hunnybeez.co.za

FACE PAINTING Professional Face Painting for Parties & Events

Beginner Lessons Now Available Cell: 084 455 1101 destiny5tooze@yahoo.com www.durban-face-painting.co.za

Kiddies’ Birthday Parties & Functions

Complete & themed parties organised (various menus) & quad bikes. Pony rides now available! Come feed the animals! 081 270 5045 • 031 - 464 5045 36 Ridley Park Rd, Malvern

Deevine Platters Choosing your own combination

Contact: Roland, 031 – 205 7602, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.rhumbelow.za.net, or Computicket, 0861 915 800. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 4 tickets to give away for every performance. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

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KNS PARTYZ

Specialising in kids’ theme parties & adult décor hire: tables, chairs (plus covers), cutlery, crockery, clowns, jumping castles, water slides, popcorn machine, trampoline, bubble machine etc. Call Pam 083 779 3951 or 031 - 400 3951/2 knspartyz@live.co.za

Danielle 079 875 7011 danigroenink@hotmail.com

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MINI TOWN

• Hire for parties: R200 for venue & R10 per child & R12 per adult • Normal entry fee: R15 per child (age 3 - 13) & R20 per adult • School groups: R8 per learner & R10 per teacher

SPECIALISING IN: • Kiddies’ foam parties • Water slides • Foam slides • Disco foam parties • Teenage disco parties • Lumo parties Now also available: • Candyfloss and popcorn machines • Jumping castles • Jumping castle repairs Bookings are essential. Jackie 084 732 1892 www.foampartyfun.co.za

031 - 337 7892

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Plan a “Putts Perfect” Party

Tony Miller is proud to introduce “Putts Perfect”, the world’s first sealed air portable mini golf course. A mini golf course is an easy way to offer families fun for birthday parties, family gatherings and fun days and still stay within most budgets. Hire one hole, three holes or nine holes. With the innovation of the new sealed air frame mini golf course, all problems relating to renting a portable mini golf course are solved. Putts Perfect courses are lightweight, easy to transport, and extremely easy to setup in under five minutes by anyone who can lift about nine kilograms. These courses are versatile in shape and layout. Putts Perfect is most popular and ideal for: fundraising, shopping centres, birthday parties, church and Sunday school, school fun days, trade shows, corporate events, family fun days. And these are just a few of the events for which you can hire this fun activity.

Established 1980

NOW IN SOUTH AFRICA! Available from 1 to 9 holes Suitable for: • Birthday Parties • Picnics • Family Get Togethers & Fun Days • Fêtes • Fairs • Fundraising • Corporate, Family & Fun Days • Festivals • Churches • Schools • Resorts • Hotels

Contact: Tony Miller Promotions, 031 – 205 2074, rentals@tonymiller.co.za.

360º PARTY PLANNERS

• KIDS AND ADULT DECOR • CHAIRS AND TABLES • PARTY ACCESSORIES • PARTY PACKS • ALL TYPES OF BALLOONS • CATERING • BIRTHDAY CAKES • JUMPING CASTLES • ALL ENTERTAINMENT

Rental enquiries Tony Miller Promotions 031 - 205 2074 rentals@tonymiller.co.za www.tonymiller.co.za

Planning big or small parties for big or small people? We supply and organise the whole shindig • info@shindigsisters.co.za • Jolene 071 332 8424 • Leanne 082 784 3221 • www.shindigsisters.co.za

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083 966 7417

Venue Hire: R400 for 3 hours (for up to 30 adults & 30 kids!) for parties & corporate end of year functions

machinerental@vodamail.co.za

Lyn 083 262 3693

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Over 25 years’ experience! Delight your child with Durban’s most popular clown! • Intelligent humour • Fun magic show • Juggling • Face painting • Balloon shapes • Games • Birthday parties • Schools & corporate functions! Tel: 031 - 464 4718 or 082 459 1797

Dean 074 885 7651

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MARKET EVERY SUNDAY: 10AM TO 3:30PM

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• A LIVE reptile show • Party packs containing sweets, fun activities & a reptile toy • Each child receives a photo of themselves holding a reptile

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Buzy Beez Partyz

We offer you affordable tailor made packages that will make your little one’s birthday a fun-ﬁlled & memorable day. We offer: • Themed deco • Kiddies’ table & chairs with covers • Themed cupcakes • Birthday cakes • Themed party buckets • Jumping castles • Pony cycles • Themed cups & plates • Kiddies’ snacks & juice • Photo boards • Balloon arch with theme colour balloons • Bubble machines

We take the hassle out of party planning, enabling you to enjoy the day with your loved ones.

Give us a buzz on 073 933 6615 or 078 410 8555 or 071 813 1273

Parties: School Shows The London Magic Circle Arthur Reed 031 - 702 0076 www.arthurreed.co.za e-mail: arthur@arthurreed.co.za

031 - 563 3131 59 Kensington Drive, Durban North Platters for all occasions delivered to your door!

View our menu on www.sandwichbaron.com

Open 7 days a week 9am - 4:30pm Entry R12 pp

CHILDREN’S ANIMAL TOUCH FARM • Fun, family outing • Kiddies’ birthday parties from R15 pp • Pony & tractor rides R5 each • Jungle gym & zip line • School outings • Picnic & braai sites • Garden restaurant • Christmas parties & Christenings

Bring ad in for 1 x free pony ride

3 Lello Rd, Botha’s Hill • 031 - 765 2240 www.animalfarmyard.co.za

BALLOONS JUST 4 U • Helium Balloons • Balloon Wholesalers • Balloon Printing • Helium Gas • Balloon Decorating • Birthday Message Balloons • Also Batman, Spiderman, Pooh, Noddy, Soccer Ball Balloons ...etc.

WE DELIVER 031 - 572 3572 taprinting@icon.co.za www.balloonsjust4u.co.za

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Cupcake Café

Taskeen Mohammed 072 470 1141 031 - 261 5648 taskeenm@gmail.com

MINI TOWN

• Hire for parties: R200 for venue & R10 per child & R12 per adult • Normal entry fee: R15 per child (age 3 - 13) & R20 per adult • School groups: R8 per learner & R10 per teacher

031 - 337 7892

WE DELIVER

AFFORDABLE JUMPING CASTLES • Barney Castle • Ball Castle • Barbie Castle • Slide Castle • Shaded Castle • Bubble Machine • Generator • Kiddies’ Tables & Chairs • Chocolate Fountain Tel. 031 - 262 5640 or 083 777 8878

Décor Includes: Kids’ chairs + covers, tables, + cloths, birthday banner, ﬂags, photo board & delivery to designated areas (accessories also available at additional prices).

Special 10% off specialising in: children’s parties and themed events genai scholtz 082 490 9501 info@partyprincess.co.za www.mypinkpanda.yolasite.com www.partyprincess.co.za

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“let me wave my wand” for your magical memories

Face Painting • Balloon Artistry • Nail Painting • Fake Wounds • Glitter Tattoos • Skin care and hygiene is top priority • Paints safe to use • EU-compliant products • Waterbased/easy to remove • Qualatex balloons (biodegradable) for balloon shaping • Parties also available during school hours

074 804 9289 amykarsen@gmail.com

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Magic moments made easy! Sugar Plum Parties specialises in creating one-of-a-kind fun-filled parties for girls and and boys. We stock the latest themes and can supply everything from décor to party packs, entertainment, party accessories and cakes.

Call Nikki 082 498 4234

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Party Life

Candy Floss

Developing every aspect of a child’s life through sport!

Sports programme for children aged from 21/2 and older.

We offer: • Private coaching • School coaching • Birthday parties • Holiday clinics • Events

Beautifully HAND-CRAFTED 3D Themed & Novelty Cakes For All Occasions! Frances 072 452 4527 www.itsacake.co.za

Lisa: 083 236 0059 lisa@busyballers.co.za

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Polka-Dot

est. 2005

... where birthdays are created ... NEW

• Games, Activities, Prizes & Party Packs • Fairy / Clown / Princess to Entertain • Themed Décor

We now offer itemised décor hire

Contact Sonja Cell: 082 920 8102 For prices & info e-mail polkadot@preferred.co.za

• BUTTERFLY PARTY • PRINCESS PARTY • PAMPER PARTY • FAIRY PARTY

BIG OCCASIONS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE “Extra special themed parties for boys and girls of all ages” Wendy: 031 - 818 2016 083 656 2599 bashford@mweb.co.za

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The Candy Man 083 966 7417 thecandyman@vodamail.co.za

Catering for Kiddies’ Parties • Birthday Cakes • Cupcakes • Novelty Cakes

• THEMED DÉCOR • FORMULA 1 PARTY

• STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE • TEA PARTY

Seema Makardoij • 083 453 9991 • 031 - 262 7571 kiddiesbakery@gmail.com www.kiddiesbakery.weebly.com

• Pre-packed for School Fundraising • Machine Rental • Birthday Parties • Marke t Days • Free Deli ver y

JUMPING CASTLES • Princess • Barbie • Bratz • Spiderman • Barney • Winnie the Pooh • Fairy • Bob the Builder • Strawberry Shortcake • Slide Castle • 3-in-1 Jumping Castle • Splash Slide • New Hannah Montana PARTY FURNITURE • Kiddies’ Tables & Chairs • Chair Covers & Table Cloths NOW OFFERING KIDS’ THEMED SET UP PARTIES. WE DELIVER!

031 - 702 5527 or 083 777 8879

Gum Gum

The Funamagical Clown Multitalented entertainer • Magic show • Balloon art • Puppets • Fun and educational

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083 388 8940

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Relaxed Life

Local Paradise

Cilla Rose has run her Umhlanga-based guest house, Anchor’s Rest, for 13 years. She works together with husband, Peter, and frontline staff member, Sandy. Having started off with just one room, the establishment now has four guest rooms, one of which is a two-room suite, and three of which are self-catering units. Cilla, who has a Human Resources background and excels in organisation, does most of the admin work required. This involves licencing (music, TVs, DSTV, business, catering and liquor) and ensuring the guest house adheres to the labour laws. “All these have to be renewed annually,” said Cilla, “and although they are a lot of work I agree with the whole process.” Cilla also oversees the cleaning and breakfast staff. Breakfast is a lavish affair, warranting a stay for this meal alone. On offer daily: home-made fruit salad, muffins, croissants, cereal, yoghurt, cheese, jams and preserves, waffles, pancakes, scones AND a full English Breakfast. How’s that for delicious! Anchor’s Rest is ideally situated for the leisure and business market – it is within walking distance of the beach and over 20 restaurants, and a short drive from the Umhlanga Ridge business district. Holidaymakers make up 60% of their business, while the business market accounts for the other 40%. Several overseas guests have been annual guests at this South African spot for many years. Said Cilla, “Lots of guests who come here tell us how lucky we are to live in this ‘paradise’. Umhlanga Rocks really is a lovely place to live and despite the problems in our country it’s a wonderful place with so many opportunities.”

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Total Recall Starts 31 August

National Call Centre 0861 2463 00 (9am - 9pm) Or Book Online www.cinecentre.co.za All Bookings Are Done By Credit Card ONLY

Contact: Cilla Rose, 031 – 561 7380, enquiries@anchorsrest.co.za.

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Relaxed Life Segway Gliding Tours

The Durban beachfront with its wide, beautifully paved walkway, is an idyllic place along which to run or cycle. But let’s face it, these perspiration-producing activities can detract from the beauty of the rolling ocean as you puff along brushing the beads of sweat from your eyes. Enter the Segway! The Segway is a two-wheeled, battery-operated “machine” that operates using gyroscope technology. Users simply step onto the axle between the two wheels, hold onto the upright bar and use their body weight to set the Segway in motion. My daughter, Roxanne, and I had the pleasure of doing a Segway Gliding Tour recently, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Etienne was our guide. After giving us helmets Etienne gave us a quick and easy lesson on how to operate the Segway and then led us off for a tour of the stadium and the beachfront. To turn right you lean right, to go forward you push the upright bar forward and to slow down you lean backwards. The top speed is 20km/h and by the end of our tour I found myself wishing I could go faster! But then I might have missed what Etienne had to say about our magnificent KZN stadium and the beautiful golden mile.

geni Steam Railway

THE INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN

Coming Soon!

www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za or phone 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003

Rike Freiin von Ketelhodt Gratix 213 Venice Road, Morningside 031 - 303 5903 083 778 4538 rike@traveltraders.co.za

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

Beach Cottage with a stunning seaview in Port Edward. Sleeps 8 - 10 people. Close to main beach and shops. 10 mins from the Wild Coast Sun. SPECIAL - FROM R800 PER NIGHT (MAX 10 PEOPLE)

082 781 8611 or 073 583 0518

There are three tours available, namely the Moses Mabhida Stadium Tour (75 minutes), the Beach Tour (45 minutes) and the Stadium and Beach Tour (one hour 45 minutes). Segway Gliding Tours take place daily at different times and are suitable for adults and children over the age of 10.

THE SINGLE DAD Join local comedian Jem Atkins in his one man, witty, funny and fascinatingly honest glimpse at marriage, surviving divorce, the corporate grind and a chronic fear of dating, all whilst raising the world’s sweetest little boy....alone! Dates: 14 & 15 Sept at 8pm and Sun 16 Sept at 3pm. Lunchtime Show (extra R80 for Italian Club Lunch before the show). Cost: R80 per ticket, BYO picnic/snacks or Italian menu, cash bar (regret no credit cards).

Contact: 031 – 303 4534, 083 226 9334, 078 458 0055, mms@segwayglidingtours.com, www.segwayglidingtours.com. Review by Brenda Daniels for Mum’s Mail.

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Relaxed Life

Useful and Emergency Numbers Police/Emergency: 10111 (state medical emergency services) Emergency: 082 911 (Netcare medical emergencies) Emergency: 084 124 (ER24 medical emergencies servicing private & public hospitals) Umhlanga Hospital: 031 – 560 5500 Durban North Police Station: 031 – 560 8000 Greenwood Park Police Station: 031 – 571 6512 Phoenix Police Station: 031 – 508 2300 National Sea Rescue: 031 – 332 9772 Snakes: 082 745 6375 Primates Africa: 084 432 9974 King Shaka International Airport: 032 – 436 6666 Flight Information: 086 727 7888 Department of Home Affairs: 0861 322 322 SADAG (South African Depression & Anxiety Group): 011 – 783 1474 Childline: 08000 55 555

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Bridal Fair 6 Oct, view our website for more details

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Busy Life SEPTEMBER AWARENESS DAYS

Rolling Hills Country Club, Prestondale. Contact Roxanne, roxanne@inspiringwomen.co.za. • KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING: • 11 Sep, 8am, Westville. • 13 Sep, 8am, Hillcrest. • 18 Sep, 8.30am, Durban North. • 19 Sep, 8.30am, Durban South. Contact Belinda, info@connectmagazine.co.za. • KZN WOMEN IN BUSINESS: 6 Sep, 8am – 10.30am, Polo Club Room, The Hilton Hotel, Durban. Cost: R160 members, R180 non-members. Bookings: www.kznwib.co.za. • LASTING IMPRESSIONS BUSINESS NETWORKING: 3rd Fri of the month, 8am – 10am, 35 Caefron Ave, Westville. Cost: R120. Contact 083 661 6682, info@ lasting-impressions-studio.co.za. • THE ORIGINAL 3RD TUESDAY NETWORK EXTRAVAGANZA: 3rd Tues of the month, 4pm – 7pm, The Square Boutique Hotel, Umhlanga. Contact marlenepowell@actioncoach.com.

ARTS & CULTURE

• 1-STOP-CHARITY-SHOP: St Thomas’ Home for Children, 5 Williamson Place, Sydenham. Mon, Wed & Fri, 1pm – 4.30pm. Tues, Thurs & Sat, 9am - 12.30pm. Contact 031 - 207 3223. • 5KM FUN RUN/WALK FOR THE SUNFLOWER FUND: 16 Sep, 9.30am, Suncoast Casino. Entry fee: R40. Contact Pushie, 031 – 581 5326. • FLOWERS FOR BIBLES: 1 Sep, Bible House, Mayville. Cost: R40 incl. tea & cake. Contact Minnie, diener@ biblesociety.co.za, 031 – 207 4933. • GOLF DAY FOR FEED THE BABIES FUND: 21 Sep, Durban Country Club Beachwood Course. Contact Misty, 031 – 266 8060, 082 901 7541, mistygallocher@eastcoast.co.za. • HIGHWAY HOSPICE CHARITY SHOPS: • Hillcrest (Elangeni Centre, Inanda Rd), 031 – 765 7083. • Pinetown (8 Ivy Rd), 031 – 701 4726. • Sherwood (59 Locksley Drive), 031 – 208 6110. • JUST US 4 CHILDREN BOOK SALE: Last Sat monthly, 9am – 2pm, outside Broadway Pharmacy, Durban North. To donate books contact Carol, 074 113 6838, carol@justus4children.za.org. • PALESTINE WALK FOR FREEDOM: 30 Sep, 8am, Kings Park Stadium. 5km & 8km Fun Run/Walk. www. walkforfreedom.co.za. • SING FOR BIBLES – SONGS OF PRAISE: 29 Sep, 7.30pm, Kearsney College Chapel. Contact Minnie, diener@biblesociety.co.za, 031 – 207 4933. • SPRING INTO SUMMER’S BEST: 12 Sep, Braeside, Ballito. Fashion, décor, breakfast. All proceeds to Summer Hill Children’s Home. Contact Nadia, 032 – 947 0785. • ST MARY’S LADIES’ FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST: 21 Sep, 7.30am, Robyndale Conference Centre, Kloof. Cost: R120 p.p. Contact Jules Cooke, jcooke@stmarys.kzn.school.za. • SUMMERHILL HOUSE & JAB ANNUAL GOLF FUNDRAISER: 18 Sep, 10am, Zimbali Golf Estate. Cost: R2000 per 4-Ball. RSVP Lisa, 083 763 6864.

• National Heart Awareness Month • National Oral Health Month • Albinism Awareness Month • National Month of Deaf People • Childhood Cancer Awareness Month • Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month • Eye Care Awareness Month (24 Sep - 21 Oct) • Tourism Month • 1: Spring Day • 5: Secretaries’ Day • 1 – 7: National Arbor Week • 3 – 7: Kidney Awareness Week • 3 – 9: Pharmacy Week • 3 – 9: Back Week • 7: Casual Day • 9: International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 10: World Suicide Prevention Day • 10 – 15: National Clean-up Week • 12: World Oral Health Day • 12 – 16: Stroke Week • 14: National ADHD Day • 14: National Recycling Day • 15: International Coastal Clean-up Day • 16: International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer • 21: World Alzheimer’s Day • 24: Heritage Day • 24 – 30: World Retina Week • 25 – 26: Yom Kippur (Judaism) • 28: World Rabies Day • 29: World Retina Day • 29: World Heart Day.

CHARITY

• “REDEEMING THE PAST” BOOK LAUNCH: 11 Sep, 5.30pm, Diakonia Centre, Durban. Contact 031 – 310 3500, reception@diakonia.org.za. • BEGINNERS FRENCH FOR PARENTS: 5 Sep for 10 weeks, 5.30pm – 7.30pm, La Lucia. Contact Denise, afdbn@global.co.za, 031 – 312 9582. • EXTRAMURAL ARTS ‘N CRAFTS CLASSES: Until 20 Sep, Chelsea Northway Campus, Durban North. For children Gr R – Gr 3. Cost: R675 per term. Contact Vanessa, 083 250 2711, vanessahurlimann@gmail.com. • ITALIAN CLASSES FOR SCHOLARS: Fri, 4.30pm – 6.30pm (Matrics), Italian Club Durban North or at schools. For Gr R – Gr 12. Contact Valerie, 031 – 360 7013, dante.alighieri@telkomsa.net. • ITALIAN COURSES FOR ADULTS: Various days & times, Italian Club Durban North. Absolute beginners to advanced. Contact Mariella, 084 277 7103, dante. alighieri@telkomsa.net. • KAMEL POTTERIES: Clay & craft café, 34 Ashfield Ave, Springfield Park. Contact 031 – 579 1011. • KIDS’ ART: Sat, 9am – 11am, Westville. Contact Denise Lindsay, 082 653 0251. • MODERN ABSTRACT TEXTURED ART LESSONS: Off Ridge Rd. No painting experience required. Contact Naadira, 073 223 6565.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

• AM-PM LIFESTYLE NETWORKING BRUNCH: 1 Sep, 9am, Coastlands Hotel, Umhlanga. Cost: R250. Contact 071 625 9023. Bookings: Computicket, 0861 915 8000. • BBN BUSINESS NETWORK: Monthly business networking meetings. • Ballito, Caroline, 082 466 5028. • Highway, Sue, 082 772 1482. • Umhlanga, Brenda, 083 780 1953. Visit http:www.bbnbusinessnetwork. co.za. • BUSINESS NETWORK DURBAN: Last Tues monthly, 3.30pm – 6pm, Premier Hotel, Pinetown. Contact Carmen, 071 512 7530. • BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL: Visit www. bni-kzn.co.za for chapters, meetings in your area. • BWA NETWORKING: 14 Sep, 8.30am – 10am, Nedbank Ridgeside, Umhlanga. Cost: R50. Contact Catherine, 031 – 563 8496. • INSPIRING WOMEN NETWORK: 28 Sep, 7.45am,

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COOKING

• FUN INTERACTIVE HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES: Day classes, student classes, beginner & domestic classes, evening classes & office team building. Westville. Contact Cooking Cooks, 031 – 266 8488, debbie.solomon@eastcoast.co.za.

Busy Life • LITTLE COOKS CLUB: Educational cooking lessons aimed at children aged 2–15, mums, school leavers & domestic workers. Contact Simone, 082 891 4050, simonec@littlecooksclub.co.za.

COURSES/CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

• ARTVARK CREATIVE CLASSES WITH JANE LINLEYTHOMAS & SHELLEY MCLEAN: Wed afternoons, Barnyard Theatre. For children Gr 0–7. Contact Shelley, 074 133 3415. • BODY STRETCH CLASSES: Mon & Wed, 8.10am, Lasting Impressions Studio, Westville. For ladies & mums with babies. Contact 031 – 267 0435. • CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES FOR ADULTS: Mon, 9am – 10.30am, Durban North. Contact Ingrid, 031 – 564 6328. • COACHING WORKSHOP: 5 Sep, Mt Edgecombe Country Club. Contact Caryn Loudon, carynl@iafrica.com. • DANCE CLASSES FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED: Ballroom & Latin-American, Durban. Contact Janelle, 084 474 0531, dancebasics@mweb.co.za. • DRUMKIDZ: Various days, times & venues. For children 3–8 years. Contact Robynne, 083 631 6064, robynne@drumkidz.co.za. • ECOKIDS: Sprouting & micro-greening workshops for school outings (ages 3-6 years), Lucky Bean, Assagay. Contact Donnae, info@luckybean.co. • EDICT COMPUTER TRAINING: ICDL Course, basic concepts of I.T. & more. Contact 031 – 564 8859, training@edict.co.za, www.edict.co.za. • FIND YOUR MOJO WORKSHOP: 1 Sep, 9am – 12pm, Riverside Hotel, Durban North. Cost: R350. Contact bookings@findyourmojo.co.za. • GIFT WRAPPING COURSES: Monthly, 4 ½ hours, Durban North. Cost: R450. Contact Ingrid, 082 801 4622, info.wrapforyou@gmail.com. • HUMAN RESOURCE COURSES: 11, 12 & 26 Sep, KZN Business Training Centre, Westville. Contact 031 – 267 1229, kznbusinesstraining@clientliaison.co.za. • INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: Qualify to teach Infant Massage Classes to parents. Contact Margo, 011 – 787 0681, 011 – 886 2661, margokilborn@iafrica.com. • INSTITUTE OF ESTATE AGENTS OF S.A. – NEW CREDIT CONTROL & DEBT COLLECTION POLICY: 6 Sep, 9am – 12.30pm, The Square Boutique Hotel, La Lucia. Contact 031 – 201 2977. • ISO 9001 IMPLEMENTERS TRAINING PROGRAMME: 13 & 14 Sep, Coastlands On the Ridge Hotel, Musgrave. Contact training@sachm.net. • K9 COMMUNICATIONS: Adult dog training & puppy school. Various days & times. Contact Pam, 083 628 8804, pam@doggyminds.co.za. • KZN BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE: 3 – 27 Sep, Westville. Various business-related courses. Contact 031 – 267 1229. • LADY J SEWING LESSONS: • 29 Sep for 5 lessons, 9am – 12pm, Adult Beginners Sewing Course. • Wed afternoons, Kids Can Sew Classes (6 years+). Bernina on Musgrave. Contact 083 262 5936. • MAP4LIFE BUSINESS COURSES: 13, 20, 22 & 29 Sep; Leadership, Time, Money, Jump Start. Westville Conference Centre. Contact Lisa, lisa@map4life.com, www.map4lifewestville.co.za. • MOSAIC CLASSES: Tues 8.30am – 11.30am, Wed 6pm – 9pm, occasional Sat 9am – 12pm, Kloof. Cost:

R75 per session excl. materials. Contact 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810. • SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 101: 6 Sep, Fawncastle Estate, Hillcrest. Contact admin@nichetraining. co.za. • SOCIAL MEDIA OVER BREAKFAST – LINKEDIN: 7 Sep, Fawncastle Estate, Hillcrest. Contact admin@nichetraining.co.za. • TECHNICAL UPDATE SEMINARS: 5 Sep, 9am – 12pm, BDO House, Umhlanga. Contact Meg Enerson, menerson@bdo.co.za, 031 – 514 7000. • THE NAIL GURU MONTHLY SHORT COURSES (SEP): Nail Technology, Nail Educators, Gel Conversion, Nail Exam, Manicure & Pedicure Workshop, Eyelash Extensions, Hot Stone Massage, Hooked on Nails. Contact 079 889 8514, chantelle@angelicnails.co.za. • VICTOR FRANKL’S HOW TO FIND MEANING & PURPOSE IN SUFFERING: 20 Sep, 9am – 3.30pm, Le Domaine, Hillcrest. Contact Barbara Johnson, 031 – 716 8226, bj@leadershipdimensions.co.za. • WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES: • Mon, 6.30pm – 7.45pm, Westville. • Tues, 7pm – 8pm, Kloof. • Fri, 8.30am – 9.30am, Hillcrest. Contact 031 – 765 1073, meditateinhillcrest@gmail.com. • WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE: 6 Sep for 12 weeks, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Umhlanga. Cost: R350. Contact Tracy, 082 852 4890, tracy.mills@telkomsa.net. • ZEAL FOR LIFE 4-WEEK POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAMME: Starting 30 Aug for 4 sessions, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Durban North. Cost: R300. Contact Janene, 083 385 9269, janene@equalzeal.com.

EATING OUT

• PRAWN SPECIAL: Month of Sep, lunch & dinner, Ocean Terrace, Oyster Box Hotel. Cost: R140. Contact 031 – 514 5000. • RAIN FARM GAME & LODGE: Restaurant 7 days a week, Umhlali. Sunday roast R75. Contact 032 - 815 1050. • REMEMBER SEPTEMBER: Every Mon in Sep, The Grill Room, Oyster Box Hotel. Cost: R350. Contact 031 – 514 5000. • TABLE FOR 8 DINNERS: • 7 Sep, 7pm, Blue Zoo, Mitchell Park, Morningside. • 21 Sep, 7pm, Al Firenze, La Lucia. • 28 Sep, Q4 Prawns, Hillcrest. For single people. Contact Tony, 082 774 4727. • TEA WITH CLAIRE: 6 Sep, 10am – 12pm, The Saint James on Venice, Morningside. Cost: R150. Contact 031 – 312 9488, fm@stjamesonvenice.co.za. • WINE TASTING WEDNESDAYS: Sep, The Wine Cellar, Oyster Box Hotel. Cost: R75. Contact 031 – 514 5000. • WINEMAKERS’ DINNER: 12 Sep, The Sugar Club, The Beverly Hills Hotel. Contact 031 – 561 2211.

EDUCATION

• BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS: Various dates, times & schools in Durban & South Coast. Contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744. • MONTESSORI CENTRE SOUTH AFRICA – INFO SESSION ON COURSE OPTIONS FOR 2013: 15 Sep,9.30am – 11am,Ocean View Montessori School, Durban North. Contact 082 900 3192 susanne@ montessorisa.co.za, 083 286 0318 lucy@montessorisa.co.za.

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Busy Life ENTERTAINMENT

• AFRIKA RAQS: 15 Sep, 3pm & 7.30pm, The Playhouse, Durban. Tickets: R80. Contact BellyFusion, 082 824 0908 or Computicket, 0861 915 8000. • CURRY & COMEDY EVENING: 13 Sep, 7pm, The Pearl Room, Oyster Box Hotel. Contact 031 – 514 5000. • DOUBLE TAKE STAND-UP COMEDY: 7 – 9 Sep, Rhumbelow Theatre. Computicket, 0861 915 8000. • DREAM BOY: 6 – 9 Sep, Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf. Bookings: 031 – 305 6889. • EAGLES - TAKING IT EASY: Until 23 Sep, Heritage Theatre, Hillcrest. Show & meal: R195 Wed – Sat, R165 Tues & Sun. Show only: R100. Bookings: 031 – 765 4197, www.heritagetheatre.co.za. • GATEWAY THEATRE OF SHOPPING EVENTS: • 1 Sep, Food Focus Launch. • 9 Sep, Autostyle Motorshow. Contact Prinella Pillay, Gateway, 031 – 514 0551. • OLD MUTUAL MUSIC AT THE LAKE: HUGH MASAKELA, SWAZI DLAMINI: 30 Sep, 2.30pm (gates open 1pm), Durban Botanic Gardens. Tickets: R50 – R130, www. webtickets.co.za. • SPECIAL STARS: 21 Aug – 7 Oct, Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Tickets: R135 p.p. Wed - Sat, discounted specials R100 p.p. Tues night & Sun matinee. Contact 031 – 566 3045, gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za, www.barnyardtheatres.co.za. • TALKING HANDS DEAF THEATRE FESTIVAL: 25 – 30 Sep, Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf. Bookings: 031 – 305 6889. • USHAKA’S GOT TALENT AUDITIONS: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Sep, 10am – 12pm. Contact Nombuso, 031 – 328 8008. • WAITING FOR GODOT: Until 16 Sep, 11am (schools); 14 – 16 Sep, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 6pm (public performances). Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf. Bookings: 031 – 305 6889. • WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL TURNS 20!: 21 – 23 Sep, Hilton College. Contact 033 - 383 0126/7, www. hiltonfestival.co.za. • WORLD SYMPHONY SERIES SPRING SEASON: 13 Sep – 1 Nov, Thurs 7.30pm, Durban City Hall. Cost: R84 – R189 p.p. Contact Portia, KZN Philharmonic Orchestra, 031 – 369 9438, reception@kznpo.co.za, www.kzpo. co.za.

LEISURE/ACTION

• AQUA AEROBICS: Mon & Wed & Fri 9am, Tue & Thurs 5pm, Sutton Park/Oonagh Whitsitt Pool. R20 p.p. Contact Martie, 082 855 8428. • BIKRAM YOGA: Tues & Thurs 5.15pm – 6.45pm, Fri 8am – 9.30am. Umhlanga. Contact Heather, 083 764 0752. • BOOT CAMP S.A.: Corporate team building, school & youth programmes, children’s parties, bachelor parties & social get-togethers. Giba Valley Adventure Zone, Westmead/Pinetown. Contact Reuben, 082 782 6432, durban@bootcamp-sa.co.za. • CLUBVENTURE: Zipline Tours, Forest Paintball, Family Fun, Teambuilding. Contact Chantel, 032 - 942 8014, 082 414 2448, clubventure@mweb.co.za, www.clubventure.co.za. • COMBAT COACHING CLASSES: Pilates, Ladies’ Cross Fit Classes, Tai Chi, Ground Fighting, Self-defence. Combat Coaching. Amanzimtoti. Contact 031 – 903 7616, aileen@sataichi.org. • DURBAN ICE RINK: Leisure & figure skating, ice hockey, parties, events & conferencing. Contact 031 – 332

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4597, 073 128 3210. • FIT4HEALTH CRAZYFIT KIDS’ BOOTCAMP: Mon, Wed, Thurs 2.15pm – 3pm/3pm – 3.45pm, Essenwood Park. Cost: R500 monthly. Contact Bronwyn, 072 244 3669. • FIT4HEALTH LADIES ONLY URBAN BOOTCAMP: • Mon, Wed, Fri, 5.30am – 6am, Jameson Park. • Mon, Wed, Thurs, 5.15pm – 6.15pm, Mitchell Park, Morningside. Cost: R500 monthly. Contact Bronwyn, 072 244 3669. • FIT4HEALTH STROLLER TRAINING FOR NEW MUMS & BABES: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9.30am – 10.30am, Mitchell Park, Morningside. Cost: R500 monthly. Contact Bronwyn, 072 244 3669. • HOT YOGA STUDIO: Weekdays 8am & 5.30pm, Weekends 8am, 565 Ridge Rd, 2nd Floor, Swift Centre. Contact Prathiksha, 071 571 9472. • LIFESTYLE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME: Mon, Wed & Fri, Lungile Health, Durban North. Contact 031 – 564 1001, lungilehealth@gmail.com. • LUNGILE HEALTH WALK/RUN TRAILS: Thurs, 5.30pm, Virginia Bush/Burman Bush/Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Head lamps compulsory. Contact 076 298 9061, lungilehealth@gmail.com, www.lungilehealth. com. • MAYA DANCE COMPANY BEGINNER BELLY DANCE CLASSES: • 3 Sep – 29 Oct, Mon, 7.30pm – 8.30pm, Sunningdale. • 6 Sep – 25 Oct, Tues, 7.30pm – 8.30pm, Glenwood. Contact Senta, 082 829 3658, senta@mayadance.co.za, www.mayadance.co.za. • MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDES: 2nd Sun of the month, from 10am, Virginia Circle, 082 577 2067. • NATAL SHARKS’ BOARD: Tues - Thurs 9am & 2pm, 1st Sun monthly 2pm. Contact 031 - 566 0435. Early morning Boat tours, 082 403 9206. WIN WIN WIN 5 x family tickets to a Sharks’ Board Show. Visit www. mumsmail.com to enter. • PILATES IN MOTION GOES MOBILE: Qualified instructors come & teach you Pilates in the comfort of your own home/office. Contact Laura-May, 082 443 4533, info@pilatesinmotion.co.za.• PILATES IN MOTION: Mon, Tues, Thurs, 4.15pm & 5.15pm. Pensioners, Thurs 9am. Musgrave/Berea. Contact Laura-May, 082 443 4533, www.pilatesinmotion.co.za. • SALSA LESSONS: Various course dates, times & venues. Contact Ari, The Red Salsa Team, 071 822 7283. • SPRING FUN RUN/WALK (UMHLANGA HINDU SOCIETY): 9 Sep, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga. Contact Shereen, 031 – 572 7357. • TRAIL RUNNING: • 8 Sep, Monty’s, Royal Natal. • 22 Sep, 4 Peaks. • 24 Sep, 3am – 3pm, 12-hour Heritage Relay Challenge. Contact Buzz Bolton, buzzhilde@ vodamail.co.za. • YOGA: Mon – Sat, various times. Classes: Hatha/flow Yoga, TLC for Not so Fit, Pregnancy Yoga, Children’s Yoga. Durban North. Contact Christine, 031 - 563 3773, www.jivanandacentre.co.za.

MARKETS

• ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR: 1 Sep, 9am – 3pm, Westville Village Market. Contact Sandy, 082 705 4882. • BULWER NIGHT MARKET: 16 Sep. Contact Tracey, traceybrewis@gmail.com. • CHRIST CHURCH CRAFT MARKET: 1st Sat monthly, 9am – 12pm, Christ Church, Pinetown. Contact Liesl, 082 922 4535, liesl@krull.co.za. • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES’ FLEA MARKET: 29 Sep,

Busy Life 10am – 2pm, 805 Main Rd, Northdene. Contact Trudi Cooper, 076 903 2112. • ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, Essenwood Park. • i HEART MARKET: 1st Sat of the month, 9am – 2pm, Moses Mabhida Stadium. Next market: 1 Sep. Contact thejoyteam@gmail.com. • KLOOF COUNTRY MARKET: 1st & 3rd Sat of the month, 9.30am – 2pm, Robyndale Centre, 10 Msenga Rd, Kloof. Next markets: 1 & 15 Sep. Contact Linda, 082 454 3181, linda@healinghandskzn.co.za. • ST OLAV CHURCH MARKET: 1st Sat monthly, 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Olav Church, Berea. Contact Chantell, 031 – 261 1030. • THE FOOD MARKET: 29 Sep, 8am – 1pm, Hellenic Community Centre, Durban North. Visit www.thefoodmarket.co.za. • THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET: Every Wed & Fri 6pm - 10pm, Sun 10am - 5pm, Jacko Jackson Drive. Contact Marc, 084 353 5866. • UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET: Wed, 9am – 1pm, Autumn Drive, Prestondale. Contact Martin, 084 840 2646. • WONDER MARKET: 1st Sun monthly, 9am – 2pm, Chris Saunders Park, Umhlanga. Contact 079 747 7661.

MEETINGS

• BWA CONVERSATION CAFE: 7 Sep, 8am – 10.30am, Café Jiran, Belaire Suites Hotel, Snell Parade. Contact Catherine, 031 – 563 8496. • FREE ADHD TALK: 13 Sep, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Pinetown Methodist Church Hall, Pinetown. Contact Pat, pat@ladd.co.za. • KIDS’ ZONE & KIDS FOR CHRIST: Fri, 4.30pm – 6pm, Christ Church Umhlanga. Contact Nicky, 031 - 572 6542. • TODDLE TOTS: Thurs, 3pm, Grace Family Church. For mums & kids, age 0 – Grade R. Contact Bev, 082 561 9001. • WEIGHT WATCHERS’ MEETINGS: • Wed, 5pm – 6pm, Mount Edgecombe Kwikspar Plantations Room. • Thurs, 12pm – 1pm, Hirsch’s Umhlanga. Contact Kerry, 082 745 7427.

NATURE/OUTDOORS

• BEACHWOOD MANGROVES NATURE RESERVE: 3rd Sat monthly (15 Sep), 8am – 1pm, Umgeni River mouth. Walks, picnic & braai. Contact Heidi, 083 321 0620. • BOTANICAL SOCIETY INDIGENOUS PLANT FAIR: 1 – 2 Sep, 9am – 4pm, Munies Sports Field, John Zikhali Rd, just below Botanic Gardens. Contact 031 – 201 5111, www.indigenousplantfair.org.za. • CROW OPEN DAY TOUR: Last Sun monthly, 11am, CROW (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife), Yellowwood Park. Cost: R25. Next tour: 23 Sep. Contact 031 – 462 1127. • GARDENING IN ACID SOIL CONDITIONS (TALK): 6 Sep, 9.30am, Robyndale Nursery, Kloof. Contact 031 – 764 6329. • GARDENING IN COASTAL OR MARITIME CONDITIONS (TALK): 13 Sep, 9.30am, Driefontein Garden Centre, Salt Rock. Contact 032 – 525 7748. • GUIDED WALKS - HILLCREST SPRINGSIDE NATURE RESERVE: 2nd Sun (9 Sep) & 2nd Wed (12 Sep) of the month. Contact Sue, 031 – 765 6809.

• PERMACULTURE FOOD GARDENING FOR EDUCATORS: 21 Sep, 8.30am – 1pm, Durban Botanic Gardens Permaculture Centre. Contact 031 – 322 4021, dbginfo@durban.gov.za. • SPROUT IT & MICROGREENING WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS: Various dates & venues. Contact Deborah, 083 775 1735. • SUNDAY GUIDED TOURS AT DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS: 9 Sep, 9.30am – 11am. Cost: R25 p.p., R15 Friends Members & Pensioners, free for children under 12. Bookings: 031 – 322 4021, dbginfo@durban.gov. za. • WINSOME VIEW ANIMAL FARM: 1st Sun monthly, 11am – 3pm, D71B Hamilton Way, Summerveld. Contact 071 113 1929, 082 941 3502, winsomeview@ hotmail.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• BIO-ENERGETIC STRESS TESTING FOR CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES, ADD/ADHD, CONSTANT INFECTIONS: Bodyology Institute of Health, Hillcrest. Contact Liz, 031 – 765 1035, 083 395 8260. • BROWNS SCHOOL FETE: 1 Sep, 8.30am – 2pm, 28 Mariannridge Drive, Caversham. Contact 031 – 700 6065, idc@brownsschool.co.za. • DERMALOGICA SKINCARE BREAKFAST: 27 Sep, 8.30am – 11am, The Spa at the Oyster Box, Umhlanga. Cost: R150. Contact 031 – 514 5072, spa@ oysterbox.co.za. • LAVENDERLANE OPEN DAY: 29 Sep, 8am – 5pm, Mtunzini. All profits to CANSA. Contact Lorraine Goodman, 035 - 340 2941, lorraine@profilepr.co.za. • MZANSI MAGIC MARKET DAY: 1 Sep, 10am – 2pm, Palm Boulevard, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Contact Vera, 031 – 505 1743. • OPEN DAY IN THE COUNTRY: 17 - 22 Sep, 8.30am – 4.30pm, Inyoni Guest House, D175 off Umbumbulu Rd. Contact Mandi, 031 – 781 1035, 072 266 9188, saunders.mandi71@gmail.com. • SPORTS & EVENTS TOURISM EXCHANGE CONFERENCE: 12 – 14 Sep, Durban ICC. Contact Rene, rene@tepg.co.za, www.sportsandevents.co.za. • ST MARY’S SPRING FLING: 8 Sep, 9.30am – 2pm, St Mary’s School. Contact Gerda Redman, 083 228 7612. • SUNDAY TIMES EASTERN BRIDAL FAIR: 7 – 9 Sep, Durban ICC. Contact Divinia Govender, 031 – 309 6844, admin@easternbride.co.za. • THERMOSCAN BREAST CANCER SCREENING: 7 & 21 Sep, 9am – 1pm, Hillcrest Medical Centre. Contact Marcelle, 082 375 3805, marcelle@thermoscansa. co.za.

VENUES

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