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If you’re suffering from a chronic dose of holiday-litis, then read on for some suggested cures for how to rid yourself of the “cause”: • A week at Sugar Bay: 032 – 485 3778 or www.sugarbay. Maths. Reading. Success. co.za • Two hours to watch Madagascar 3 • A morning at Animal Farmyard: 031 - 765 2240 or www.animalfarmyard. Give your co.za • Five days at King’s Camps: 031 child the edge. – 100 1011 or www.sa.kingscamps.org • A day at Splash Water World: 031 – 904 2273, or Giba Gorge: 031 – 769 1527 or Gina Clowes 082 564 9537 www.gibagorge.co.za, or Tehilah Cafe: Education You Can Count On 084 924 5537, or Moses Mabhida Stadium: 031 – 582 8242 or www.mmstadiHAND MADE HERE FOR YOU! um.co.za, or Lucky Bean: 082 216 3892 or www.luckybean.co, or Wavehouse and The Rock: 031 – 584 9400 or www. wavehouse.co.za, or Boot Camp: 082 782 6432 or www.bootcamp-sa.co.za, or Akimbo Kids: 031 – 783 7892 or www. BRIDAL OR MATRIC DANCE. EVERY WOMAN, EVERY OCCASION! akimbo.co.za, or Mr Funtubbles: 033 – Diana is making way for her new 342 3990 or 031 – 584 6645 or www.mr- Shop 11, season’s designs... so enjoy up to funtubbles.co.za, or the ScienCentre: 031 Quarry Centre, 50% off her winter stock! – 566 8040 or www.sciencentre.com. • A Hilton Avenue, • Pearls • Semi-Precious Gems night at Sani Pass Hotel: 033 – 702 1320 Hilton, 033 - 343 4414 • Swarovski & Czech Crystals or www.sanipasshotel.co.za, or Emdone- 074 102 8877 and Glass Beads • 925 Silver • Copper, Bronze and ni Lodge: 035 – 562 7000 or www.em- di@jewellerybydiana.com www.jewellerybydiana.com Rhodium Plated Silver donenilodge.com, or Rain Farm Game & Lodge: 032 – 815 1050/1 or www.rainfarmgameandlodge.com or Ashtonvale Guest Farm: 082 923 9649 or www.ashtonvaleguestfarm.co.za • A computer course at Computers 4 Kids: 082 042 2556 or www.computers4kids.co.za • A shopping trip with DRESSBYLYNNE: 082 520 1412 or www.dressbylynne.co.za • A photoshoot with Marshmallow Images: 084 507 Is your child struggling at school? 6332 or www.marshmallowimages.com We can help! • Dancing lessons with Maya Dance: 082 829 3658 or www.mayadance. • English • Afrikaans • Maths Literacy co.za, or Floorcraft Dance Studio: • Accountancy • High School Science • Maths 031 – 562 9776 or www.floorcraft.co.za Our personalised tuition and proven • A beading class with Beadz for Kidz: methodology will boost your child’s school 082 638 4624 • Some clay and craft cafe results and self-confidence. time at Kamel Potteries: 031 – 579 1011. • A book sale at Books2You: 031 – 705 Call us for more details on 7744 or www.books2you.co.za • A meal 033 - 386 8217 at Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel: 031 – 215A King Edward Ave, 514 6500 or www.coastlands.co.za, or 88 Degrees Cafe: 031 – 566 2757 or Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg gatewave@88degreescafe.com • Kids’ www.tutorpmb.co.za mosaic workshop: 083 716 3628 or mar- Building firm foundations celle@marcelledk.co.za And if these don’t work, nothing will!
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Charitable Life Charitable Life • GiveITback rents or sells complete computer labs for schools or businesses because “IT belongs to everyone”. They also stock specialised accessories for those with disabilities. This includes “learnerboards” – keyboards specifically designed for younger children and/or those with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Ekukhanyeni Special Needs School in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, was recently sponsored a fully equipped GiveITback lab valued at R160 000 by S.A. Airlink. The lab has Internet access, print servers, file servers, brand new workstations, learnerboards, educational software and maintenance built in. The lab also included the physical preparation of the classroom. The launch day on 17 May was a celebration of the opening of the lab, and the school’s way of thanking GiveITback and Airlink. Airlink and GiveITback are going to replicate this success in Nelspruit and look at other destinations thereafter.Contact: Jonathan Michael, 073 985 8738, jd@giveitback.co.za. • Quazi Design is a design company based in Swaziland that transforms waste magazines into original accessories and interiors. All their products are hand made by local women, empowering them through skill sharing and earning a sustainable and permanent income. All products use only waste magazines, applying varied techniques of rolling, layering and folding and they are continually striving to create original designs and develop their product range. Products can be purchased in South Africa from the Sikhona Swazi Boutique, Shop Number 4, Piggly Wiggly Country Village, along the R103. The shop is open seven days a week, 9am – 5pm. Contact: Tammy Bradford, 084 603 4927. Visit www.quazidesign.com. Send your charity info to editor@mumsmail.com. Submissions will be printed at the Editor’s discretion.
Braid Street Family Clinic
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This child friendly environment offers medical services for the whole family! 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, 27 July 7.30am for 8am Robyndale Conference Centre, 10 Msenga Road, off Kloof Old Main Road Guest Speaker: Dr Gregory Landers Topic: Breast Cancer Awareness sponsored by Sanlam Ticket Cost: R120 per person RSVP: Jules Cooke at jcooke@stmarys.kzn.school.za IN SUPPORT OF Date: Time: Venue:
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Everyday Life Oscars As the owner of a small business, I watch with interest how other small enterprises develop. I discovered Oscars Butchery while glancing through the classifieds in the newspaper. Every week Oscars Butchery offered specials that were worth the visit to this well-kept secret in Havelock Road. A wide range and variety of meats on offer, as well as cooked meals, cheese and eggs almost made for one-stop shopping. The shop became so popular that expansion was necessary and Oscars slowly spread across a few buildings. Move forward a few years and Oscars have definitely pimped their pig! Roger and his brother have been in this business for many years, something originally started by their father. As with any successful business they are always reinventing themselves. Their range of cold meats, burgers, smoked cheese beorewors, ribs and posh ribs are always popular. Oscars products can be found in most grocery stores across KZN so you can enjoy that Oscars taste wherever you are. Oscars have now opened a second shop in Roberts Road as well as a restaurant and pub decorated in a rustic German style. Daily evening specials, like Rib and Chips on a Thursday for R35, or Home-made Pie and Chips are on the menu. The pie I ordered was full of superb, tasty and well-cooked meat. Offered on a Sunday is a good oldfashioned roast with all the trimmings. This includes starters (a selection of cold meats and salads), followed by rare roast beef, cauliflower cheese and plenty of gravy (a must-have for Dad as he has gravy on everything!) and a selection of desserts. Contact: Oscars, Roberts Road, 033 – 342 2059. Review by Tasha Jardim for Mum’s Mail.
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Why Should I Go To Gym? “Why would anyone go to gym?” was the question asked by an octogenarian recently. Truth is, in this lady’s young days life was a great deal slower and more physical just to get ordinary stuff done. With more sedentary lifestyles and a busy world, exercise in some shape or form has become a “have to do”, not a “like to do” if we wish to have the best shot at ageing better.
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Our bodies now produce stress hormones in response to much of our normal everyday lives and we don’t use them up by using our bodies. Not everyone likes exercise. In fact, some people actively dislike exercise. We all put petrol in our cars for no other reason than we don’t wish to run out of petrol and have to deal with the consequences. Filling up with petrol is not an emotional wow. We put in petrol because it has to be done. Exercise is human petrol. Just something that has to be done for a long list of reasons.
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Exercise takes so many forms and any form is better than none. However, the trick is to raise your heart beat high enough, for long enough, often enough to get the real benefit for heart, brain and other major organs. The other important aspect is to develop muscle strength to strengthen bones, protect joints and raise metabolism. Going to gym ticks all the boxes and makes walking, gardening or doing housework easier. Curves is a facility specially designed for women and Curves works because it gives you a complete cardio and strength-training workout in just 30 minutes three times a week at a time that suits you. Contact: Curves, Hilton, 033 - 343 1830 or Curves, Pietermaritzburg, 033 - 342 7990.
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Tiny Life Breastfeeding-Friendly Hospitals in S.A. Choosing a non-mother/baby-friendly hospital to give birth in, can have lifelong implications for your baby’s health! And now, according to the recent Tshwane Declaration of Support for Breastfeeding in South Africa, ALL public and Private Hospitals are to be Mother/Baby Friendly accredited by 2015! This means that all hospitals in S.A. need to implement and follow the ten steps to successful breastfeeding according to the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI). The BFHI was developed jointly by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF in 1991 and is a global effort to promote, protect and support breastfeeding through The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals. The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for hospitals are: • Have a written breastfeeding policy and routinely communicate this to staff. • Train staff to implement this policy. • Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding. • Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth. • Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if they are separated from their babies. • Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breastmilk, unless medically indicated. • Allow mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day, “roomingin”. • Encourage breastfeeding on cue, whenever baby is hungry. • Give no dummies/pacifiers or artificial teats to breastfeeding babies (causes nipple confusion). • Refer mothers to breastfeeding support groups on discharge.
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• 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 start that you and your baby have can make the world of difference to your baby’s health for life, so encourage the hospital of your choice to become babyfriendly! Source: Yulanda Ridge, Certified Lactation Consultant, 033 – 396 1733, 082 725 5043.
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Young Life/Party Life Amla Bats for SMJ SMJ Beverages South Africa recently appointed H a s h i m Amla, the world’s topranked cricket batsman, as its brand ambassador. The partnership will see Amla promoting all the soft drink brands manufactured in South Africa. The partnership will also include collaboration on future product lines, as well as endorsing the full range of products manufactured by SMJ Beverages S.A. (Pty) Ltd. Ismail Kajee, CEO of this leading global beverage manufacturer in South Africa said, “We are extremely pleased to have Hashim Amla become SMJ’s brand ambassador. SMJ and Hashim share a common, mutual desire to improve people’s lives and contribute to society. In addition to manufacturing truly great soft drinks with a great taste and unique value for money, SMJ Beverages takes to heart our mission to enrich people’s lives through unique corporate activities and to grow our company in unity with society. We look forward to collaborating with Hashim on a number of corporate social responsibility programmes around the country.” Hashim Amla said, “I am honoured, and excited, to have been appointed as the brand ambassador for such a global company. Chubby and Busta are great brands with strong roots in the West Indies, a region known for its relaxed and exciting approach, very much like South Africa.” Based in the West Indies, SM Jaleel & Co Ltd, the parent company of SMJ Beverages SA (Pty) Ltd, has long been a major sponsor of cricket over its 88 year heritage. The company, through its kids’ snack drink brand, Chubby, has made a substantial contribution to the development of youth cricket in the West Indies. Contact: SMJ Beverages, 031 – 705 7860, yusuf.desai@smjaleel.com.
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An exciting range of horsey products designed for horse crazy kids! The range includes T-shirts, riding shirts, caps, mousepads, pencil bags, homework bags & a variety of bags. Unique products can be made to order, eg. bedding.
Pony Magic stock now available at: • Allison’s Saddlery • The Haybarn• Equestrian World • Midlands Tack & Feed • Nuts About Toys & Books • Banbury Saddlery (Benoni)
Contact us for a unique Pony Magic Birthday Party! Corporate branding also available Nikki Austen 071 492 4565 • Tracy Tamsen 082 891 4808 or e-mail info@ponymagic.co.za
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Young Life/Party Life mr. Funtubbles Since I’m always looking for something different to do with my niece and nephew, the three of us gave mr. Funtubbles at Liberty Mall a whirl. My brother, the children’s Dad, joined us as well. mr. Funtubbles is situated in the entertainment area for kids at the restaurant zone of the mall and is enclosed, so can be used in all weather. To make life easier for parents, a card is bought and loaded with credit. The kids can then go on each ride by just swiping the card. Kelsey and Judah started by spinning around on the carousel which turns at some speed. Next it was on to the bumper cars where my nephew delighted in bumping into his sister! This was so much fun that they swiped their card again, dragged their Dad along and raced around the square with shrieks of delight - not for the faint hearted! Next on the circuit was the Shooting Star which throws you up and down at varying speeds. This was also popular, but I have to say for their Aunt sitting watching, I felt quite green! In between all these rides we had ordered and eaten brunch at one of the surrounding restaurants, so a ride on the Shooting Star assisted digestion! The last ride we tried was the Tug Boat, which swings you back and forth. Being able to chat and catch up with my brother Robin with no interruptions from small voices was brilliant. In short, the young siblings had a ball and the old siblings got to catch up, which does not happen too often. So mr. Funtubbles at the Liberty Mall is a win win for all family members! Review by Tasha Jardim for Mum’s Mail. Contact: 033 - 342 3990, pmb@mrfuntutbbles.co.za.
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Young Life/Party Life Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy www.sunflowerfund.org.za
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• Plain & themed various shaped tables • Chair covers • Personalised banners • Custom made piñatas and centre-pieces on request NEW - 8 YEARS AND OLDER FUN PARTY FURNITURE
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Themed Décor for Girls & Boys, Jumping Castles & More. Nozie 082 831 6844 www.selegance.wozaonline.co.za
FOR AGES 5 & UP Bring your JNR GI to our exciting BOOT CAMP KIDS’ venue for an experience of a lifetime KIDS’ PARTIES PAINTBALL SCHOOL OUTINGS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
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Young Life/Party Life Piggly Wiggly Country Village What started out as a humble farm stall, Piggly Wiggly has developed into one of KZN’s premier eat-shop-play destinations. This progress was recognised by others, when, on 24 March this year, Piggly Wiggly was given an Eat In DStv Food Network Produce Award. The Eat In DStv Food Network Produce Awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding, independent South African producers for putting South Africa on the international food map with their integrity, passion and innovation.
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• 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
Pre-packed candy floss for: • School Market Days • Fundraising • Birthday Parties • Corporate Events • Flea Markets • Fêtes • Community & Social Functions FREE DELIVERIES 076 913 7855 kandyman@telkomsa.net
These are producers (of which Piggly Wiggly is one!) that deliver a consistently high quality product that is South African grown or developed using primary produce from S.A. Due care and consideration for both the environment and workforce are essential criteria. Of course, an outlet is a vital connection between the producers and public, which is why the awards also recognise the stores, shops and markets for their vital role in the process.
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Situated on the Highgate Wine Estate in Lions River, just outside of Howick, Piggly Wiggly Country Village is proving, once again, that the Midlands has it all. The Village now offers 24 unique shops and loads of family entertainment including the Biggest Maze in Africa, Piggy Putt (rockventure golf) and will soon see the launch of The Biggest Piggy Bank in the Southern Hemisphere of which all proceeds will go to selected charities. Situated on the ever popular Midlands Meander route, Piggly Wiggly Country Village showcases the finest arts, shopping and entertainment offerings and is ideal for any corporate event and club activity. Contact: Piggly Wiggly, 033 – 234 2911, 084 963 8662, 1 Dargle Road, Lions River.
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FOLLOWING ITEMS PLEASE? • Cupboard with shelves for children’s clothes • Baby clothes & shoes (1 - 4 years) • Linen – baby blankets and receiver blankets; fitted cot sheets; waterproof sheeting • Tumble drier • Kettle • Carpet • 2 oil heaters • Stove (current one only working 50%) • Office chair • Boxed fan • 4 chairs for kitchen table • Telephone extension + intercom • Baby cots x 2 • Plastics cups & bowls • Cutlery • Towels • Kiddies’ plastic chairs and tables • Baby toys/bean bags/ play gym • Nappies – all sizes • High chairs or bumbo seats x 2 033 - 342 8971 • director@pmbchildwelfare.co.za NPO 002-320
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Educated Life Gifted Children with Learning Difficulties
Are you or your child not coping?
One group of children we don’t often consider are the gifted with learning disabilities. Gifted children are those with an exceptionally high I.Q. They have high potential to achieve at school and yet they struggle to reach their full potential. They know that they are not achieving and this leads to further difficulties. Common characteristics of children with high intelligence scores include: • Ability to think creatively and laterally. • Use of language and vocabulary is advanced. • Above average memory. • Ability to problem solve. • Always questioning. • Sensitive and with a strong character. Some of the characteristics that accompany children with very high potential but with learning difficulties may include: • A low frustration threshold and low self-esteem. • High ability in one area and frustratingly low ability in another, e.g. exceptional skill in maths and poor comprehension skills leading to poor examination results. • Lack of organisational and motivational skills. • Concentration difficulties. • Behaviour difficulties due to boredom. • An awareness of lack of achievement.
• Psycho Educational Assessments • Art/Play Therapy • Adolescent Therapy/ Assessments • Adult Individual Therapy • Couple Counselling • Family Counselling • Trauma Counselling
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School Grade 1 - 12 Remedial lessons: all subjects Assistance with exam preparation
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These children are often able to work logically through problems and complex ideas and gain a clear insight and understanding and yet they find it very difficult to express their feelings and ideas either on paper or verbally. They often find it difficult to comprehend what is being asked of them especially in tests and exams and fail to answer effectively. Source: Jenni Underwood, 083 395 1321.
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Busy Life Cost: R30. Contact Hayley, 072 971 8450, meditateinJULY AWARENESS DAYS • Mental Health Awareness Month • Ramadan begins midlands@gmail.com. • 10: Panic Awareness Day • 11: World Population Day • EMOTION IN MOTION: Stress release sessions, conference workshops, ice breakers, body-mind awareness. • 17: Mandela Day • 28: World Hepatitis Day. One-on-one or group sessions, incl. movement. Contact Charlotte Blignaut, coach@emotioninmotion.co.za. ARTS & CULTURE • THE KILN PHOTOGRAPHY & ART GALLERY: Sat, 7am – EDUCATION 11am, Karkloof Farmers’ Market. Contact Doug Morton, • BOOKS2YOU BOOK FAIRS: • 24 & 25 Jul, Howick. • 082 611 6991. 26 & 27 Jul, Drakensview Primary School. Contact Kathy, 031 – 705 7744. BUSINESS MEETINGS • PETTY CASH MANAGEMENT (BY WOMEN IN BUSINESS): • KWAZULU-NATAL MUSEUM: Mon – Fri 8.15am – 4.30pm, 18 Jul, Pietermaritzburg Chamber of Business. Contact Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm, Jabu Ndlovu St, PMB. Ali Engelbrecht, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za, www. Contact 033 – 345 1404. womeninbusiness.org.za. ENTERTAINMENT • WOMEN IN BUSINESS FORUM: 12 Jul. BMW – ins & outs of purchasing a new/secondhand car. Contact Ali En- • DRUMKIDZ PARTIES: Contact Bhavna, 081 587 2599, gelbrecht, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za, www.wom- bhavna@drumkidz.co.za. eninbusiness.org.za. LEISURE • BUSINESS NETWORK PIETERMARITZBURG: 2nd last Thurs monthly, 3.30pm – 6pm, PMB. Contact Carmen Teal, • CREIGHTON ALOE FESTIVAL: 21 Jul 10am & 2pm, 22 Jul 11am, Creighton. Train trip with birding tours, dairy 071 512 7530, carmen@corporatenetwork.co.za www. farm tours, cycle ride, local choir. Contact Glynnis, 083 corporatenetwork.co.za. • KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING: 24 Jul, 8am, The 273 8037, glynnis@toocee.co.za. Coffeeberry, Cascades Mall. Contact Belinda, info@ • ALOE STEAM TRAIN TRIPS: 8, 14 & 15 Jul, 10am departure, Creighton. Refreshments for sale on board & lunch connectmagazine.co.za. at Country Club can be booked. Contact Glynnis, 083 273 8037, glynnis@toocee.co.za. CHARITY • MSUNDUZI HOSPICE NEEDS WOOL: For knitting for • VODACOM JULY: 7 Jul, Golden Horse Casino. Contact crafts for Fairs. Deliver to 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury. 033 – 395 8000. • SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMPS: 24 Jun – 1 Jul, NickelContact 033 – 344 1560. • GOD’S WAREHOUSE (WHEATFIELD MISSION OUT- odeon Week; 8 – 15 Jul, M.A.D. Week; Sugar Bay, ZinkREACH): Assists families who have no food. For food wazi, 032 – 485 3778, holidays@sugarbay.co.za. drop-off points contact Debbie Schroeder, 083 230 • SPIRIT OF BEING A WOMAN RETREAT: 3 – 5 Aug, Thula Meetse, Waterberg. Cost: R2100. Contact Charlotte 6643, godswarehouse@telkomsa.net. • MSUNDUZI HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: 200 Zwartkop Rd, Blignaut, info@emotioninmotion.co.za. Prestbury. Mon – Fri 8am – 3.45pm, Sat 8am – 1pm. • YOGA RETREAT WEEKEND: 20 – 22 Jul, Satori Farm Lodge, Dargle. Cost: R1200. Contact Khara-Jade, 078 Donations welcomed. Contact 033 – 344 1560. • ASSIST: Offers counselling, emergency care safe 458 9021, loveyoga.livewell@gmail.com. house, “Baby Safes”. The organisation needs: baby & • VODACOM SUPER RUGBY: Until 14 Jul, Australia & New children’s clothes & equipment. Contact René Morcom, Zealand & South Africa, various times. • MINIATURE LIVE STEAM TRAINS: 1st Sun (1 Jul), 10am 033 – 347 5544. • ESTHER HOUSE: Safe place for abused women & chil- – 4pm, Bisley, PMB. Contact Andries Keyser, PMB Model dren. Contact June if you would like to assist, ijesther- Engineering Society, 082 557 2119. house@futurenet.co.za.
COURSES/WORKSHOPS
• THE PLAIN LANGUAGE PROGRAMME: Writers Write teaches you how to write in Plain Language, and how to write effectively for business. Contact Vicki Cicoria, 073 224 2131, vicki@writerswrite.co.za. • BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY: Mon – Thurs, 2pm – 4pm, Hayfields. Cost: R200 (pensioners less 10%). Contact Lynette Muchna, 076 658 1989, lynettemuchna@sai. co.za. • HOITY TOITY CUPCAKES: For specially designed 3D cupcakes, cupcake parties & cupcake classes. Contact Yola, 079 517 2220, kristabelle22@yahoo.com. • JUST BOUTIQUE: Food, craft & health workshops for kids & adults, Athlone. Contact Lara Edmonds, info@ justboutique.net, 033 – 342 4984, 084 587 0880, www. justboutique.net. • INTERIOR DECORATING CERTIFICATE COURSE: 10 lessons, Tues, 6pm – 8.30pm; 15 lessons (starts 18 July), Wed, 9am – 11.30am, Décor School, Clarendon. Contact Brenda Horner, 082 372 1737, decorsol@lantic. net. • SEWING & SOFT FURNISHING CLASSES: Wed afternoons, Décor School, Clarendon. Contact Brenda Horner, 082 372 1737, decorsol@lantic.net. • GAP ACADEMY: A constructive, essential Gap Year after school to assess career choices and learn life skills. PMB. Contact Brenda Horner, 082 372 1737, info@gapacademy.co.za. • SIMPLY BREATHE – LEARNING THE ART OF MEDITATION: Thurs, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Yellowwood Café, Howick.
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MARKETS
• KARKLOOF MARKET: Sat, 7am – 11am, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507). Contact Andrea, 082 820 8986. • INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET: Last Sun of the month, 9am – 3pm, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum. Contact 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za. • SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6.30am – 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Contact 083 777 1674. Visit www.shongwenimarket.co.za. • PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Contact 082 886 0687. • CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, opposite City Hall. Contact 033 – 396 2807.
SPECIAL EVENTS
• MSUNDUZI HOSPICE COUNTRY MARKET: 28 Jul, 8am – 1pm, 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury. Contact 033 – 344 1560. • 11TH WORLD DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS: 15 – 17 Aug, ICC Cape Town. Contact 0861 369 672, 011 – 484 8890/1, www.downsyndrome.org.za. Send your August 2012 Diary Dates to editor@mumsmail.com & brenda@i4u.co.za with “Pietermaritzburg Diary” in the subject line before 10 July 2012. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person. e.o. & e.
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