Mum's Mail PMB and Midlands December 2013/January 2014

Issue 90

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Pietermaritzburg & Midlands | Dec 2013 & Jan 2014 30 000 Free Magazines | www.mumsmail.com

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Editor’s Life Everyday Life Wonderbag Readers’ Life Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Educated Life Young Life/Party Life Tiny Life Busy Life

Photography is my only Passion

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

mum’s Editor: mail team

Wishing all my customers a sparkling Christmas!

Alice Leah • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Subeditor: Brenda Daniels • brenda@mumsmail.com • 073 269 6118 Pam 083 448 3520 Enquiries/Accounts: Owner supervised Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1 or 3) Advertising Sales: WANTED! Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Roving Reporter: DEAD OR ALIVE Tasha Jardim, 083 381 8483, tj@tashas-fudge.co.za Designer: 1930 - 2012 Shaun Dalziel • Cars, Bakkies, Microbuses Photographer: • Runners, Non-Runners Natasha Brooks Photography, • Rusted or 082 630 2367, www.natashabrooks.com DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Editor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine.

No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

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Editor’s Life What would make me really jolly at this time of the year and what I’d really like in MY Christmas stocking, is for people to respond to emails and invitations promptly (I’d even be happy with ANY reply albeit three weeks late/r...)

I’ve been trying to fathom why people simply don’t hit the “reply” button and send a one liner (a simple “No thanks” or “Yes please” or “Can’t do”), and I’m not talking about replies to bulk mails and newsletters. I’m talking about specific emails and invitations sent to specific people for a specific reason.

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Now I suspect some people don’t RSVP right away, as they may be waiting to see if a better offer arises, but I think it is just rude to not reply to your host/hostess by the RSVP date (even earlier than the RSVP deadline would be super polite, efficient and worthy of some brownie points).

My pet hate is when parents don’t reply to party invites, and the school won’t give you the parents’ details to follow up, as that info in “confidential”. So what to do – cater for 20 and hope for the best? Seriously!

Perhaps this just irritates me and nobody else? After all, my entire business revolves around communication via email. I’d love to get your feedback on this – editor@ mumsmail.com.

Have a safe and happy festive season, and I hope all your guests RSVP (and arrive) for your Christmas lunch!

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Everyday Life Hubcaps Pizza Hubcaps Woodfired Pizza, once a pipe dream, is now a revving reality with branches in Morningside, Parlock, Pietermaritzburg and Phoenix. The brainchild of Faizul Ally – Fuzzy – Hubcaps Classic Woodfired Pizza is driving tastebuds crazy. The ingenious creation which inspired the iconic legend of the 60s has experienced such enormous success since its inception in 2011 – an achievement which can only be attributed to its “master engineers” Faizul Ally and Izhaar Vally. The explosive combination of creative ingenuity and financial flair has made this dynamic duo a recipe for success.

No newcomer to the food industry, Fuzzy is rather a connoisseur with a passion for making it happen. Renowned for his innovative, somewhat bizarre creations, Faizul, backed by Izhaar, has finally designed a masterpiece of a concept: Hubcaps Clas- The Mum’s Mail wishes you sic Woodfired Pizza. Recreating the taste team a puuurfectly and vibe of a nostalgic era, Hubcaps peaceful festive Woodfired Pizza is created to perfection season and a relaxing using the freshest, premium ingredients, wonderfully New Year. topped with whimsical whispers of moz- Our offices will be zarella, giving you a symphony of flavours closed from 13 Dec to 6 Jan. in a crust of pure nostalgia.

Please visit our Throughout their history, Hubcaps Pizza has provided quality pizza at a great price, resulting in outstanding value for customers. Quality and value are core values at Hubcaps Pizza, but the brand also represents passion, fun, commitment and a focus on family. This spirit comes to life in their “classic automobile” concept which is loved by kids and adults alike around the globe, let alone Africa.

Hubcaps Pizza is an iconic name that resonates with customers. Hubcaps takes you on a trip down memory lane, reminiscent of good old-fashioned hospitality, where people cared, where good food made for good times leaving you with a truly memorable experience.

Hubcaps: creating memories, Fab, setting your inner legend free.

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Everyday Life Quinn’s Coconut Oil The buzz in the cooking world at the moment is definitely coconut oil. Mum’s Mail staff members were intrigued when issued with large tubs of coconut oil to try out. Here are some of their comments: “I have found this to be very handy in the kitchen. It lasts a long time without going rancid, and is great to cook and bake with.

It’s healthier than using butter or margarine when baking and we have used it to do the simple things like frying eggs.

It leaves you without the greasy film or heaviness you get from using other oils.”

Daniella Fensome.

“Love it, love it, love it!!! Besides all the health benefits, which are numerous, it works wonderfully with everything – no smell or taste of coconut at all! I will definitely carry on using this amazing product that’s for sure.” Bev Delew.

“I was baffled by how the ‘oil’ changes its consistency from solid to liquid depending on the air temperature. It heated up quickly in the pan, however, and was clear and very light to use.” Brenda Daniels.

Cooking with pure, deflavoured coconut oil has loads of benefits. It: helps to stabilise blood sugar; converts to energy, not fat; helps with cholesterol problems; has antifungal and antiviral properties; is organic (so no pesticides or fertilisers are used); is a recommended source of energy for athletes.

Quinn’s Coconut Oil is available in many parts of the country, including KZN, at most Food Lovers’ Markets, Bright on Health, Oxfords and Foodpak.

Contact: Russell Quinn, Quinn’s Coconut Oil, 082 898 1769, 082 867 9917, rquinnscoconutoil@gmail.com, www.quinnspurecoconutoil.co.za. www.mumsmail.com

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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Causes of Co-dependency New research reveals that co-dependency is not a terminal illness. The cause of codependency is rooted in developmental trauma that happens during the first six months of an infant’s life. This means that if the mother and infant have an insecure attachment (for example: either through extended periods of separation or a depressed mother) in the early months, other major developmental milestones will be delayed. One such milestone is the ability to become psychologically separate from parents at around the age of three years old. They cannot separate if they have never bonded with their primary caregiver. Therefore co-dependent patterns tend to recycle throughout their lives until the early trauma is identified and healed.

The following are some key indicators of a co-dependent relationship: • You realise the relationship is not good for you and you still do not take action to break the co-dependent patterns.

• You find yourself making excuses for you or your partner which help to hide the truth from others.

• When you think about changing or leaving the relationship, you feel afraid and cling to it even harder.

• When you begin to make some steps to break the destructive patterns, you suffer anxiety, feel scared, alone and empty which increases your longing to re-establish the old co-dependent patterns.

By: Tamryn Sprunt, Counselling Psychologist, 073 632 7269.

Source: “Breaking the Co-dependency Trap” By Drs Weinhold & Weinhold.

Tamryn Sprunt Counselling Psychologist M.Soc.Sc (Natal) PS 086 00 081911 • PR 086 002 0197394

Special interests in:

• Post-natal depression and adjusting to being a new mother • Anxiety and depression in women and relationship issues 073 632 7269 tamryn.sprunt@gmail.com Rooms: 317 Bulwer Rd, Pietermaritzburg

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

I see patients of all ages.

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

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

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

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

FOR YOUR HEALTH

10 Good Reasons TO USE PURE, ODOURLESS, TASTELESS COCONUT OIL FOR COOKING:

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1. Does not go rancid 2. Helps to stabilise blood sugar 3. Convert to energy not fat 4. Helps with cholesterol problems 5. Helps to lower incidence of tumours 6. Anti-viral/fungal properties eg: Candida 7. Molecular structure is not affected by heat 8. ORGANIC - No pesticides or fertilisers used 9. Recommended energy source for athletes 10. Excellent for your heart Excellent for skin healing properties SUNBURN: Takes away the burn & helps prevent peeling

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Educated Life Make Labelling a Breeze Jitterbugs does printing on a wide range of products suitable for kids, homes and businesses. Products include: Kids’ Labels, Home & Gift Labels, Educational Magnets, Magnetic Reward Charts, Baby on Board Signs, Fabric Ink Stamps, Reward Stickers, Invitations, Party Stickers, Edible Icing Prints, Babygros & T-shirts. Their commercial range includes Magnetic Business Cards and Car Magnets – both invaluable marketing tools!

The Kids’ Labels include a whole range of labels suitable for labelling school books, stationery, clothes and bags. They come in a choice of sizes and shapes and consist of: bag tags, bottle labels, pencil labels, book labels, shoe labels, iron-on clothes labels, sock sorters, shoe sorters etc. Each pack of labels now comes with clear protective covers to ensure your labels last through The Audiblox even the toughest of school days (and they’re waterproof and Programme helps to: microwave safe)! Customised to suit the products for which they are designed, pencil labels are tiny, book labels are perfect for • Increase intelligence • Sharpen attention & labelling books, and coloured vinyl labels are great for CD cases, concentration • Develop accurate mobile phones, sippy cups etc.

Editor of Mum’s Mail, Alice Leah, said: “I received a fabulously colourful, fun and funky parcel of labels from Jitterbugs in less than a week after placing my order. The labels are not the traditional white labels with black print – you customise your background colour and font type and even get to choose from a huge variety of cute pictures to add to the labels. Also on offer are keyring-type labels Are you or your child not for bag tags. Love!”

Visit the Jitterbugs website to process your order and custom-make your own labels, stickers, t-shirts, photo magnets, magnetic invitations and much more. Everyone’s a designer with Jitterbugs.

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perception • Improve long & short term memory • Promote logical thought • Improve reading • Build self-esteem & self-confidence

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Learning Difficulties?

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

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Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy

HOLIDAY CAMP DATES 11, 12 & 13 December

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

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Wishing our clients a blessed Christmas & New Year

Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981

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Visit our party showroom for your next party!

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Young Life/Party Life Christmas Special: Folding Bench Sandpit & Picnic Table A fantastic Christmas present idea for children is a Just for Kids Folding Bench Sandpit. All little ones love to play in sand and research has shown that it is an important part of a child’s development. Sand play is frequently used by professional therapists. Parents are often concerned about how to maintain healthy sand in a sandpit.

This Folding Bench Sandpit is uniquely designed with two benches which form a lid to prevent cats and dogs from going into the sand when the sandpit is not in use.

It also has drainage under the sand which keeps the sand healthy. There is no solid wooden base. Instead, the sandpit is lined with weed-guard. Weed-guard prevents the sand from going through the weedguard but allows for permanent drainage.

Just for Kids also offers a six-seater Picnic Table for children, perfect for spending time outside, for memorable picnics and braais in the garden.

For Christmas, Just for Kids is selling items at discounted rates and is doing a fantastic special combo: buy a Folding Bench Sandpit and a Picnic Table and save even more!

• Folding Bench Sandpit (varnished): R1200 (Save R300!) • Picnic Table (varnished): R1200 (Save R200!)

• Combo Sandpit + Picnic Table (varnished): R2195 (Save R705!)

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The items can be collected from the factory in Springfield Park, Durban. Go to www. justforkids.co.za to book now.

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• Learn all about instruments • Playing of all percussion instruments • Learning rhythm patterns & tonal patterns • Reading music and understanding music language • Graphic notation • Body movement and awareness “Discover the music in your child”

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Tiny Life My Munchkin

Shobana Singh PR. NO: 0203750

The MyMunchkin journey began with two friends wanting to bring unique and beautiful products to the baby and toddler market. Their interest in finding educational, functional and original products that help babies and toddlers learn and grow became a passion and it marked the beginning of a small, online business that has grown from strength to strength.

The MyMunchkin team continually search for products that are original and hard to find in South Africa. And the results can be found on the website where consumers can place orders directly. Whether it be essentials or just a “nice to have”, one thing that the team is sure of, is that you will find some special treasures that your little ones will love.

Their product range includes nappy bags, books, children’s crockery, nursing covers, comforters, soft toys, nursery accessories, educational puzzles, board games, DIY projects, toys, teething necklaces, beachwear and so much more!

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

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

Private and holiday classes also offered

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SPECIAL INTERESTS • Reading & Spelling • Stroke Rehabilitation • Paediatric & Swallowing Disorders Suite 104, St Anne’s Hospital Tel: 033 - 342 4701 Cell: 072 399 4189 shobsin@webmail.co.za

• 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

Currently on offer is a special price on their plush, imported play gyms. Save 10% while stocks last! The play gyms are soft and comfortable and come with an arch of hanging toys and a squeak button.

To keep up to date on new products being launched, special offers and competitions, find MyMunchkin on Facebook and like the page. Alternatively you can contact them directly via the contact details below.

Contact: Natalie & Katharyn, info@mymunchkin.co.za, 083 625 2138, www.mymunchkin.co.za.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 1 x MyMunchkin hamper to give away to 1 lucky reader. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. www.mumsmail.com

ADULTS & CHILDREN

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Busy Life DECEMBER/JANUARY AWARENESS DAYS • Prevention of Injuries Month • 1 Dec: World AIDS Day • 3: International Day of Disabled Persons • 3: National Transplant Day • 5: International Volunteers Day • 9: World Patient Safety Day • 10: International Human Rights Day • 16: Day of Reconciliation • 25: Christmas Day • 26: Day of Goodwill • 31: New Year’s Eve • 1 Jan: New Year’s Day • 27: World Leprosy Day ARTS & CULTURE • ART JOURNALING: Weekday mornings, Hilton, 033 – 343 3838, 082 758 4652, Rose • HARTS (HOWICK ART SOCIETY) EXHIBITION: 2 – 12 Dec, Howick Library • EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP (FOR CHILDREN 7–12 YEARS): 9 – 11 Dec, 10am – 12pm, Hilton Library, 073 188 9638, Rhoda Gray, R70/ R120 • MIDLANDS WRITERS’ CIRCLE: Tues 31 Dec, 2pm, Rivendell Farm, 082 464 4026, Rob Preston-Whyte, Preston007@gmail.com

LEISURE • NATURE WALKS: Various days & times, Hilton, various venues, 072 620 2853, www.hiltonvillage.co.za, desiree@hiltonvillage.co.za • INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN: Monthly, 8.30am & 12.30pm, Kloof to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za • MINIATURE LIVE STEAM TRAINS: 1st Sun monthly (1 Dec), 10am – 4pm, 78 Rudling Rd, Bisley, 082 557 2119, Andries Keyser, PMB Model Engineering Society , R6 • PLAY DAYS (BIG INDOOR PLAYGROUND): Daily 9am – 5pm, Tues – Sun (closed Mon), Camps Drift Park, 073 672 6122 , Kate , R35 per child • PONIES FOR PARTIES: Pony rides for birthday parties, bazaars, fundraisers, Ashburton or at your venue, 083 460 7643, Gael Whiteley, ponies4parties.za@gmail.com • HILTON HARRIERS RUN: Thurs, 5.30pm, Old Main Brewery, Hilton, 083 301 4048 • HILTON HARRIERS RUN: Last Thurs monthly , Opposite Hilton Hotel, Hilton, 083 301 4048 • SUGAR BAY HOLIDAYS: From 6 Dec, North Coast, 032 – 485 3778, www.sugarbay.co.za, holidays@sugarbay.co.za • HOLIDAY BOOT CAMPS (CHILDREN): 11, 12 & 13 Dec, Giba Valley, 082 782 6432, www.boot-camp.co.za

BUSINESS MEETINGS • KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST: Monthly, 8.30am, The Coffeeberry, Cascades Mall, Belinda, info@connectmagazine.co.za • WOMEN IN BUSINESS MONTHLY MEETINGS: 13 Nov, 8am – 10am, MARKETS Ascot Conference Centre, secretary@womeninbusiness.org.za, R95 • HAMPSTEAD MARKET: Handmade goods, last Sat monthly, (members), R120 (non-members) 9am – 2pm, Hamptstead Farm, Bishopstowe, 076 676 0760, Tracey van der Walt, tracey@wholefood.co.za CHARITY • GROWING PARKS: Jumping castle – all funds go to the upkeep of • PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKETS: 1st & last Sat the park, every Sat & Sun, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Chase Valley Rd Park , monthly, 8am – 12pm, 235 Woodhouse Rd, 033 – 386 9267 • EVENING MARKET: 1st Fri monthly, 3pm – 6pm, Sue Tarr’s & La growing.parks@gmail.com, FREE • REMEMBRANCE/TREE OF LIGHTS SERVICE: 6 Dec, 6pm, Msunduzi Popote, Dennis Shepstone Drive, Hilton, 033 – 343 1448 Hospice, 206 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury, 033 – 344 1560, hospice@ • HOUSE OF HEART EMPORIUM MONTHLY MARKET: Last Sat monthly, 9am – 2pm, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, hospicekzn.co.za, R30 for lights • FRIENDS OF HOSPICE DANCE: 7 Dec, 7pm, Truro Hall, Msun- PMB, 076 788 2052, Nada duzi Hospice, 033 – 344 1560, hospice@hospicekzn.co.za, R80 per • INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET: Last Sun monthly, 9am – 3pm, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@ couple • CELEBRATING THOSE WHOM WE LOVE: 11 Dec, 5.30pm, Howick live.co.za • KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 7am – 11am, 2.6km outside Hospice, 033 – 330 5257, Mel Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea • MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, COURSES/WORKSHOPS • JUST BOUTIQUE (HEALTH, BEAUTY, CRAFT & FOOD WORKSHOPS): 10am – 4pm, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, lee@ltMonthly, various dates, Athlone, 033 – 342 4984, 084 587 0880, promo.co.za • PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park, 082 886 www.justboutique.net, Lara Edmonds, info@justboutique.net • BELLY DANCE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS: Various dates, Belly 0687 • 4TH MIDLANDS BEE MARKET: 14 Dec, 9am – 4pm, Lynwood Club, Chique Belly Dance Studio, PMB, 082 485 3908, Vanessa • LEARN ALL ABOUT HERBS WITH HILTON’S HERBOLOGIST: Month- Diane, di@midlandsbee.co.za • HILTON’S POSH MARKET: 16 Dec, 3pm, Protea Hotel, Hilton, 072 ly, Hilton, 082 808 1519, Diane Aldworth, dragonair@lantic.net • PERSONALISED MAKE-UP LESSONS & LADIES’ WORKSHOPS: By 654 9779, www.hiltonvillage.co.za, desiree@hiltonvillage.co.za • ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES FAIR: 29 Dec, 9am – 1pm, Lower arrangement, 079 541 2551, Jacqui, jacquigeel@yahoo.co.uk • POSTNATAL CLASSES FOR MOMS & BABIES (0–6 MONTHS): Wed, Quarry Centre, Hilton 10am – 12pm, St Anne’s Hospital, Stork’s Nest, 033 – 897 5309, Sr MEETINGS Kate Paine, katherine.paine@netcare.co.za • LIFE COACHING EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN: Fri, 8am – 10am, • THE ASHLEY RESIDENTS’ NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH FUN DAY: 7 Dec, 9am-4pm, Gelofte Skool, Pinetown, 084 611 1811 weekly/biweekly, Vlei Rd, Hilton, Cherri, cherri@lifevision.co.za • 3D BUSINESS CONSULTING: PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE OTHER WORKSHOP: Early evenings/Sat mornings, 2 hours, Montrose, 033 • THERMOSCAN (RADIATION-FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENING): – 347 1702, Belinda, belinda.butler6@gmail.com, R250 p.p.

• USUI REIKI (LEARN TO HEAL YOURSELF, OTHERS & ANIMALS): 7 Tues, Midlands Medical Centre, PMB, 082 375 3805, Marcelle, mar& 14 Dec, Gaia Centre, 072 971 8450, www.gaiacentre.co.za, Hayley celle@thermoscansa.co.za • THERMOSCAN (RADIATION-FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENING): Rautenback, hayley@gaia.org.za, R1800 Thurs, Howick Health Centre, Howick, 082 375 3805, Marcelle, marcelle@thermoscansa.co.za EDUCATION • BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS: Various dates & times, schools in PMB, • THERMOSCAN (RADIATION-FREE BREAST CANCER SCREENING): Weenen & Greytown, 031 – 705 7744, Kathy, orders@books2you. By special request, Fordoun Spar, Nottingham Rd, 082 375 3805, Marcelle, marcelle@thermoscansa.co.za co.za • CRICKET SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE: Holiday clinics, private & group • HOITTY TOITTY CUPCAKES & CAKES (BIRTHDAY CAKES): By arcoaching, birthday parties, various dates & times, PMB, 083 964 rangement, 079 517 2220, Yola, kristabelle22@yahoo.com • FREE RABIES CLINIC: Wed, 1pm – 2pm, Umgeni Vet, Hilton, 033 9460, www.cricketschool.co.za, Graeme – 343 4316 • SATORI FARM (FOR HOLIDAYS & WORKSHOPS): KZN Midlands, ENTERTAINMENT • CORNER POST DAILY SPECIALS: Weekday lunch, Tues night, Wed 082 551 7402, Louise, satorifarm@yahoo.com night, Sun lunch, pensioner tea/coffee, Howick, 033 – 330 7636, • BAYNESFIELD ESTATE CHRISTMAS COUNTRY FAIR: 8 Dec, 10am, Baynesfield Estate, PMB, 033 – 251 0042, info@baynesfield.co.za www.cornerpost.co.za • BARBZ CAFÉ & DELI (VENUE HIRE & PRIVATE CATERING): Gowrie • GOWRIE CHRISTMAS MARKET: 14 Dec, 8am, Gowrie Village, Village, Nottingham Rd, 033 – 266 6773, Barbara or Marian, barbz@ robyn@meandermarketing.co.za whitfieldfarm.co.za • THE BEST OF MY YEAR (CHRISTOPHER DUIGAN): 1 Dec, 5pm, Hil- Send your February 2014 Diary Dates to brenda@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 10 January. Entries ton College Theatre, Hilton will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion.

• ‘TIS THE SEASON (MARION LOUDEN): 22 Dec, Rhumbelow Theatre, Allan Wilson Shellhole, Durban Rd, PMB, 0861 915 8000 (Com- Please confirm all details of events with contact person. e. & o.e. puticket) , Roland, roland@stansell.za.net

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