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If you choose to stay home and save your pennies, look for things to do with the family that won’t necessarily cost a lot: • The beach – always free, and if you pack a picnic basket you should be able to stave off requests from the kids for ice creams, burgers etc (at least for a while) • The Animal Farmyard in Botha’s Hill – it’s open 7 days a week and entry is only R12 (www.animalfarmyard.co.za) • Pony camps at Canterbury Equestrian Centre – bound to keep the kids busy for days (www.canterburyequestriancentre. co.za) • Boot Camp at Giba Gorge – parents can chill at the coffee shop while the kids are put through their paces (www.boot-camp. co.za) • Fudge at Tasha’s Fantastic Fudge – a gastronomical delight in Hilton, a mustsee, must-taste, must-buy shop (www. tashas-fudge.co.za) • Fun at mr. Funtubbles at Liberty Mall – fun no matter the weather as it’s indoors (www.mrfuntubbles.co.za) • KZN Museum – a whole day of discovery (www.nmsa.org.za) • A whole day of indoor entertainment at Play Days, Camps Drift Park – www. playdays.co.za • Perler bead workshops or buy the kit and play at home – 082 478 5860 • Drumming classes with DrumKidz – www.drumkidz.co.za • Check out our Busy Life page on pg 14 for more ideas of what to do these holidays
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We have been eagerly planning a little break away for the Easter holidays, and camping was top of the list. Surprisingly we managed to get in, despite leaving it until the last minute. I suspect this has something to do with the fact that camping is no longer the dirt cheap holiday it used to be. In fact, for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids, we are now paying R630 per night – although this is way cheaper than a chalet or hotel, a four night getaway still amounts to more than R2500!
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Everyday Life Belly Dancing for all Ages Bellychique is a Pietermaritzburg-based belly dancing group. The initial group of five ladies formed Bellychique with the desire to “be creative” and dance simply because they enjoyed it. Other ladies began joining them and the dancers now perform all over KZN and offer classes to ladies of all ages. Their youngest enrolled member is eight years of age. Their eldest 82! Bellychique operates from the Allan Wilson Bowling Cub in Peter Brown Road, Scottsville. Beginners (with “20 left feet”) have classes there on Mondays from 6pm to 7pm. Intermediate and advanced ladies can attend classes on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm and on Fridays from 2pm to 3pm teens can join in the fun. Bellychique is affiliated to studios elsewhere in the province so students wanting to do exams can be referred. Bellychique performs for corporates and private events throughout KZN. Whilst there is a cost for these performances, Bellychique dances for free at numerous charity events and fundraisers. They also offer “mobile” belly dance classes to senior citizens (i.e. Bellychique travels to retirement homes). Vanessa Coetzee, a Bellychique founding member, says: “We celebrated our first anniversary recently and are hugely proud of this achievement. Belly dancing is like Pilates on steroids – you discover muscles you didn’t know you had! Most of all, it’s huge fun and we dance because we love it.” Contact: Vanessa, 082 485 3908, bellychique@gmail.com. WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 2 Belly Dance Sessions for 2 readers OR 1 workshop of 10 people for 1 reader to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Improve Your Mental Focus Whether at work or learning for an exam, having a focused mind, good memory and thinking ability, are a must. Quick Tips to Improve Your Mental Focus: • Healthy Diet – Some unhealthy foods and beverages such as carbonated drinks, caffeine, sugar, alcohol, white flour, fatty and fried foods, are known to decrease a person’s thinking ability. So, such foods should be completely eliminated from the diet. • Daily include foods that boost memory: • Fish, oysters and other seafood (these contain vitamin B and zinc). • Eggs, peanuts, soybean products and liver. • Fruits, vegetables and nuts – these are some of the healthiest foods and as much as possible, a person’s diet should be made from them. • Vitamin C and E, Selenium, L-Glutamine, Bacopa monnieri, Gotu Kola, Ashwagandha and Ginkgo Biloba are also important. • Eat breakfast daily, and snack on fruits, nuts or low-fat yoghurt twice a day. • Stress Management – It is very important to have adequate sleep at night and rests/breaks during the day. Meditation and breathing exercises can also help to check stress and anxiety build up. • Regular Exercise – When a person undertakes exercise, the blood circulation in the body improves, resulting in optimum supply of oxygen to various organs of the body, including the brain. Walking, aerobics, swimming, jogging, playing any sports and Yoga can improve mental focus and alertness. • Positive Attitude – Goes a long way in keeping mood disorders in check and maintaining mental focus. • Remove Distractions – If you have a particular task at hand, remove all hindrances and distractions that come in the way of completing it. Break the whole task into smaller ones and then do one thing at a time. Do the important tasks first. Source: Pharmed Pharmaceuticals, 031 – 571 2800.
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Accept that the trip will take longer and plan plenty of stops along the way. Bring a soccer ball, frisbee or bubbles to play with when you stop. The journey should be part of the fun. Source: Ashleigh Thompson, Toptots Hilton, Toptots branches countrywide, www.toptots.co.za, info@toptots.co.za.
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Young Life/Party Life Smartie Party Planners We specialise in kiddies’ parties Themed décor for boys and girls, jumping castles, cupcakes, birthday cakes, party packs and lots more... Samantha 074 764 3342 smartie2party@gmail.com Sue 084 395 0379 • www.smartie.co.za
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Leave the kids with us these holidays! We have a great programme planned Daily from 9am-2pm Activities include: • Drumkidz • Mosaicing • T-shirt dying • Perler beads • Pizza making • Sand art • Cupcake decorating • Ball play Daily Meal Biscuit snack “munch box” pre-selected by parents. Free play & full use of our facility including our 4-storey jungle gym, bike track, soft play toys, fantasy play & more! Ages 2 to 5 - 1 carer per 3 kids Ages 6 to 12 - 1 carer per 5 kids Daily charge R180 or R750 for 5 days Aftercare available 2-5pm at R30/hour “Play Days Pass” holders get discounts - details in store. Booking essential & space is limited! bookings@playdays.co.za
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Educated Life Take Up Horse Riding Get out into the fresh air, commune with nature and feel the therapeutic effects associated with horses – all excellent reasons to take up horse riding. Other benefits of this sport/pleasurable pastime include developing muscle tone, balance, confidence and motor skills. Canterbury Equestrian Centre, situated in the Bisley Nature Reserve, can provide all these and more at their riding school and livery yard. Apart from stabling horses for owners, the school offers lessons on their own horses, for all ages and levels. Just sign up for an assessment lesson and Biddi will slot you into the right riding group. The school’s youngest student is five, its eldest 60 – so it really is for everyone! The centre is open for outrides and 30minute or one-hour lessons Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Instructors are SANEF qualified.
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Apart from practical and theory lessons, Canterbury Equestrian Centre also does shows (either at their own premises or elsewhere), show jumping, dressage and competitive riding. On the safety side, the centre offers an enclosed, controlled environment with constant supervision. Helmets are provided for riders who don’t have their own. Pony Camps is another exciting offering for children. These comprise three-day camps at the centre during which children go on outings, play games, learn skills and groom their ponies. So whether you want to ride simply for fun, or your children would like lessons, give Canterbury Equestrian Centre a call today and take up horse riding. Contact: Biddi, 079 967 5018.
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Busy Life APRIL AWARENESS DAYS • Health Awareness Month • 1: Family Day (Easter Monday) • 7: World Health Day • 17: World Haemophilia Day • 22 - 26: Green Office Week • 22: Earth Day • 23: World Book Day • 24 - 30: Global/African Vaccination Week • 25: World Malaria Day • 27: Freedom Day • 29 Apr – 1 May: National Polio & Measles Immunisation Campaign. ARTS & CULTURE • KWAZULU-NATAL MUSEUM: Mon – Fri 8.15am – 4.30pm, Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm, Jabu Ndlovu St, PMB. Contact 033 – 345 1404. • MOSAIC CLASSES: Tues, 9am – 12pm, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof. Cost: R75 + materials. Contact Sheila, 083 782 7810, 031 – 764 6454, sheila@kznmosaics.co.za. • TOP ROCKS: Ashburton. Patch scratch & geological museum, 9am – 4pm. Contact toprockgm@gmail.com, 083 677 7711. BUSINESS MEETINGS • BIZSMART NETWORK: 2nd last Thurs monthly, 3.45pm – 6.45pm, PMB. Contact Carmen Teal, 071 512 7530, carmen@ biz-smart.co.za, www.biz-smart.co.za. • KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING: 23 Apr, 8am, The Coffeeberry, Cascades Mall. Contact Belinda, info@connectmagazine.co.za. CHARITY • ASSIST: Offers counselling, emergency care safe house, “Baby Safes”. The organisation needs: baby & children’s clothes & equipment. Contact René Morcom, 033 – 347 5544. • CHASE VALLEY PARK FUNDRAISER: Jumping Castle, Slip & Slide, Sat & Sun, 9am – 5pm, Chase Valley Park, Chase Valley Rd, PMB. R20 per child. To raise fund for Growing Parks. Contact growing.parks@gmail.com. • ESTHER HOUSE: Safe place for abused women & children. Contact June if you would like to assist, ijestherhouse@futurenet.co.za. • GOD’S WAREHOUSE (WHEATFIELD MISSION OUTREACH): Assists families who have no food. For food drop-off points contact Debbie Schroeder, 083 230 6643, godswarehouse@ telkomsa.net. • MSUNDUZI HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury. Mon – Fri 8am – 3.45pm, Sat 8am – 1pm. Donations welcomed. Contact 033 – 344 1560. COURSES/WORKSHOPS • BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY: Daily, 2pm – 4pm, Hayfields. Cost: R200. Contact lynettemuchna@sai.co.za, 076 658 1989. • BELLY DANCE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS: Belly Chique Belly Dance Studio, PMB. Contact Vanessa, 082 485 3908. • COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING: • 13 Apr, Photo editing & emailing of photos. • 13 Apr, Google Plus for Business. At your home or office, PMB, Hilton, Howick. Contact Hannelie Morris Pickering, 084 486 2949, compwise.za@gmail.com. • DESIGN-YOUR-OWN CUPCAKE PARTY: For Age 4 & up. Contact Yola, 079 517 2220, kristabelle22@yahoo.com. • JUST BOUTIQUE: Health, creative & baking courses for adults & kids. Athlone. Contact Lara Edmonds, info@justboutique. net, 033 – 342 4984, 084 587 0880, www.justboutique.net. • POSTNATAL CLASSES FOR MOMS & BABIES (0 – 6 MONTHS): Wed, 10am – 12pm, St Anne’s Hospital, Stork’s Nest. Contact Sr Kate Paine, 033 – 897 5309, katherine.paine@netcare.co.za. • WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES: • Tues, 6pm – 7pm, Clarendon. • Thurs, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Howick. Learn to meditate & discover how a peaceful mind can change your life. Contact 031 – 764 6193, meditateinmidlands@gmail.com.
ENTERTAINMENT • CORSETS & COCKTAILS: 10 Apr, 6pm, with Distell & Women in Business. Contact secretary@womeninbusiness.org.za. • HOWICK HOSPICE SUPPER THEATRE DOUBLE “O” BONDGIRL: 5 Apr, 6.30pm, Fernhill Hotel. Cost: R180 p.p. (supper & show). Contact 033 – 330 5257. • THE AFRICAN PASSION: 26 – 28 Apr, Durban City Hall. Contact Computicket, 0861 915 8000. LEISURE • COASTAL HORSE CARE UNIT: 1 Apr, Cato Ridge. Contact Joel, horsewelfare@telkomsa.net, 031 – 782 1434. • INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN: 31 Mar (Sundowner Train @ 4.30pm), 1 Apr, 28 Apr. 8.30am & 12.30pm. Kloof to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return). Contact 087 808 7715, 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za. • MARITZBURG COLLEGE WINTER SPORTS FESTIVAL: 29 Mar – 6 Apr, Maritzburg College. Contact 084 504 6069, marwickm@ mcollege.co.za. • MINIATURE LIVE STEAM TRAINS: 1st Sun (7 Apr & 5 May), 10am – 4pm, 78 Rudling Rd, Bisley, PMB. Cost: R6. Contact Andries Keyser, PMB Model Engineering Society, 082 557 2119. • PLAY DAYS: Camps Drift Park. Big indoor playground, 9am – 5pm. Cost: R30 per child. Contact Kerry, 073 672 6122. • PONIES FOR PARTIES: Ashburton or at your venue. Contact Gael Whiteley, 083 460 7654, ponies4parties.za@gmail.com. • POWER WALK SESSIONS: In a group in PMB. Contact Carol, 082 827 8214. • ROYAL DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE: • 6 Apr, 10am, 20km Fun Ride; 2.30pm Family Fun Ride & 1km Walk; 6pm Night Ride & Potjie. • 7 Apr, 9am, 53km Extreme Classic; 9.15am, 25km Intermediate; 9.30am, 10km Beginners Fun Ride. Contact All Out Adventures, 072 386 1344, info@ alloutadventures.co.za. • SUGAR BAY CAMPS: • 31 Mar – 7 Apr, Sugar Bay’s Got Talent Week. • 14 – 21 Apr, Arcade Week. • 21 – 28 Apr, Moscow Week. • 28 Apr – 5 May, Madhatter Week. Sugar Bay, North Coast. Contact 031 – 485 3778, www.sugarbay.co.za. MARKETS • CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, opposite City Hall. Contact 033 – 396 2807. • HOUSE OF HEART EMPORIUM FRESH PRODUCE MARKET: Sat, 8am – 10am, Dunrobin Centre, 31 Warwick Rd. Contact 076 788 2052, 083 286 7668, info@houseofheart.co.za. • INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET: Last Sun of the month, 9am – 3pm, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum. Contact 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za. • KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 7am – 11am, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507). Contact Andrea, 082 820 8986. • PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Contact 082 886 0687. • SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6.30am – 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Contact 083 777 1674. Visit www.shongwenimarket.co.za. • UNDER THE MONTHLY MEETING TREE MARKET: 29 Mar, Shongweni. Contact Candice, 082 371 5062.
OTHER • SADAG (SOUTH AFRICAN DEPRESSION & ANXIETY GROUP): Facebook Fridays; Support Groups. Contact info@anxiety.org. za, 0800 12 13 14, www.sadag.org. • SUSTAINABLE LIVING & INDIGENOUS PLANT FAIR (SLIP 2013): 25 – 28 Apr, 9am – 5pm daily, Botanical Gardens, Prestbury. Contact Karen Zunckel, 083 235 8628, www.slip2013. wordpress.com. EDUCATION • THERMOSCAN – SAFE ROUTINE BREAST CANCER SCREEN• BOOKS 2 YOU BOOK FAIRS: • 15 – 17 Apr, Scottsville Primary, ING: 8am – 4pm, Victoria Medical Centre. Contact Marcelle, PMB. • 9 & 10 Apr, St Dominics, Newcastle. Contact Kathy, 031 082 375 3805, marcelle@thermoscansa.co.za. – 705 7744. • BUTTERFLIES FOR AFRICA: Willowton. Indoor hall with exSend your May Diary Dates to otic butterflies & monkey enclosure. Tours available. Contact: brenda@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” 033 – 387 1356. in the subject line before 10 April. Entries • HOLIDAY DRUMMING FUN: 29 Mar, 5 & 12 Apr, Play Days will be published space permitting & at the Entertainment Centre, PMB. Contact Bhavna, 081 587 2599, Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of bhavna@drumkidz.co.za. events with contact person. e. & o.e.
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