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Editor‛s Life Every year Alice asks me to write the Editor’s Letter for the June/Father’s Day issue, and I generally always write about our kids and being a father. This year I’m deviating from the norm, and want to tell you about an amazing gift that I received for Christmas last year from the wife and kids – it’s a subscription for an awesome magazine for those fathers who are obsessed with gadgets (I know I am), and it’s a gift that just keeps on giving for the whole year! Stuff magazine publishes info on all the latest cell phones, TVs, gaming consoles, notebooks, home entertainment systems and a whole bunch more (even coffee machines). In addition to giving you all the specs for each item, it also compares and ranks them from 1 – 10, so if you’re looking for the latest “must have” gadget, you MUST check out Stuff magazine.
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Busy Life ARTS & CULTURE • THE KILN PHOTOGRAPHY & ART GALLERY: Sat, 7am – 11am, Karkloof Farmers’ Market. Contact Doug Morton, 082 611 6991. BUSINESS MEETINGS • WOMEN IN BUSINESS COME FOR COFFEE NETWORKING: 14 Jun. Contact Ali Engelbrecht, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za, www.womeninbusiness.org.za. • BUSINESS NETWORK PIETERMARITZBURG: 2nd last Thurs monthly, 3.30pm – 6pm, PMB. Contact Carmen Teal, 071 512 7530, carmen@corporatenetwork.co.za www.corporatenetwork.co.za. • KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING: 27 Jun, 8am, The Coffeeberry, Cascades Mall. Contact Belinda, info@ connectmagazine.co.za. CHARITY • MSUNDUZI HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury. Mon – Fri 8am – 3.45pm, Sat 8am – 1pm. Donations welcomed. Contact 033 – 344 1560. 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. Contact Lynette Muchna, 076 658 1989, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za. • HOITY TOITY CUPCAKES: For specially designed toppers on cupcakes, cupcake parties & cupcake classes. Contact Yola for Father’s Day specials, 079 517 2220, kristabelle22@yahoo.com. • INTERIOR DECORATING COURSE: 10 lessons (started 22 May) 6pm – 8.30pm, 15 lessons (starts 18 July) 9am – 11.30am, Décor School, Clarendon. Contact Brenda Horner, Décor School, 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. Cost: R30. Contact Hayley, 072 971 8450, meditateinmidlands@gmail.com. • EMOTION IN MOTION: Stress release sessions, conference workshops, ice breakers, body-mind awareness. One-on-one or group sessions, incl. movement. Contact Charlotte Blignaut, coach@emotioninmotion.co.za. EATING OUT • DINING IN THE DINER: Father’s Day 17 Jun, 12pm & 12.30pm, The Dining Car, Inchanga Station. Dad’s toys will be on show! Contact Bev, 083 226 1024, www. bevelart.net. EDUCATION • BIRD LOVERS’ TALK/BREAKFAST: 16 Jun, 8am, Hospice Conference Centre, Prestbury. Cost: R100 p.p. Contact Hospice, 033 – 344 – 1560, hospice@hospicekzn. co.za. • KWAZULU-NATAL MUSEUM: Mon – Fri 8.15am – 4.30pm, Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm, Jabu Ndlovu St, PMB. Contact 033 – 345 1404. ENTERTAINMENT • THE STRANGE CASE OF HESTER CILLIERS: Murder Mystery Dinner, 15 or 16 Jun, 6.30pm, Protea Imperial. Cost: R185 p.p. Presented by Pietermaritzburg Children’s Home. Contact Fiona, 084 444 4503. • THE CHILLI BOY: 15 Jun, 7pm, Schlesinger Theatre, Michaelhouse. Contact 033 – 234 1314. • 99% ZULU COMEDY: 29 Jun, Golden Horse Casino, PMB. Contact 033 – 395 8000. • DINGS FLINGS AND OTHER THINGS: 30 Jun, Golden Horse Casino, PMB. Contact 033 – 395 8000.
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LEISURE • SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMPS: 24 Jun – 1 Jul, Nickelodeon Week; 8 – 15 Jul, M.A.D. Week; Sugar Bay, Zinkwazi, 032 – 485 3778, holidays@sugarbay.co.za. • SPIRIT OF BEING A WOMAN RETREAT: 3 – 5 Aug, Thula Meetse, Waterberg. Cost: R2100. Contact Charlotte Blignaut, info@emotioninmotion.co.za. • COMRADES MARATHON: 3 Jun, 5.30am – 5.30pm, PMB City Hall to Sahara-Kingsmead Stadium, Durban. Contact the Comrades Marathon Association, 033 – 897 8650. • WOMEN IN BUSINESS SOCIAL WALK: 24 Jun, from Nottingham Rd to Howick. Ali Engelbrecht, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za, www.womeninbusiness.org.za. • YOGA RETREAT WEEKEND: 15 – 17 Jun, Satori Farm Lodge. Cost: R1200. Contact Khara-Jade, 078 458 9021, loveyoga.livewell@gmail.com. • MINIATURE LIVE STEAM TRAINS: 1st Sun (3 Jun, 1 Jul), 10am – 4pm, Bisley, PMB. Contact Andries Keyser, PMB Model Engineering Society, 082 557 2119. MARKETS • KARKLOOF MARKET: Sat, 7am – 11am, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507). Contact Andrea, 082 820 8986. • SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6.30am – 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Contact 083 777 1674. Visit www.shongwenimarket.co.za. SPECIAL EVENTS • HOWICK HOSPICE ANNUAL WINTER FAIR: 2 Jun, 8am – 3pm, 7 Mansfield Road, Howick. Contact 033 – 330 5257. Visit www.howickhospice.co.za. Send your July Diary Dates to editor@mumsmail.com & brenda@i4u.co.za with “Pietermaritzburg Diary” in the subject line before 10 June. 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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Tiny Life Titbits on Breastfeeding Breastmilk is ALIVE. It is milk in its purest form that contains all nutrients needed for your baby to grow and develop optimally in every way: physically, mentally and emotionally. No other milk even comes close for human babies. For example, breastmilk contains a different kind of fat and a different kind of protein to what is used in any artificial infant milk (formula). Breastfeeding nurtures the mother-child bond. The hormones present in a nursing mother help her to relax and care for baby: • Prolactin, the hormone that is responsible for how MUCH milk a mother makes, is called the “mothering hormone”. Because of this hormone, wild animals that are still nursing will fight to the death any intruder that threatens their young. Once these mammals have weaned their offspring they no longer show this strong urge to protect as they did before weaning. This is the way nature was designed. This is not to say that mothers who formula-feed their babies do not love and protect them! But there definitely is a powerful enhancement in the bond and protection that breastfeeding mothers feel towards their babies, especially once over the initial hardships of breastfeeding in the first few days/weeks. • Oxytocin, the “love hormone” that helps your milk to flow or “let down”, also helps you to totally relax and feel an incredible love wash over you for your baby. You may feel like dozing off while feeding, and baby also quickly relaxes and nods off as this hormone is also present in the breastmilk! No wonder mothers complain that baby is falling asleep at the breast! Enjoy this natural cocktail of hormones while nurturing your baby.
Source: Yulanda Ridge, Certified Lactation Consultant, 082 725 5043, 033 – 396 1733.
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Belly Dance Your Way Through Pregnancy Last year two of Bambi Ogram’s Desert Rose Dance Studio dancers, Tracy and Kerryn, were pregnant. Kerryn came to classes until she was six months along, but then had chest problems and so stopped dancing. Tracy, however, not only attended classes twice a week, with the blessing of her doctor, but also went with the studio to Cape Town when she was 27 weeks pregnant to participate in an International Oriental Dance Festival. Then, she strutted her stuff in the studio’s end-of-year show – at nearly 30 weeks pregnant - proudly displaying her beautiful belly! The audience could not believe how supple, gorgeous and light on her feet such a heavily pregnant woman could be! As a low-impact form of exercise, belly dancing is an ideal way for mums-to-be to stay fit. The exercise teaches you to breathe while doing other things and so can help you breathe your way through the pain of delivery – especially if you want to give birth the natural way. With its sinuous, circular movements it builds strength in legs, back and core muscles so that the aches of pregnancy are also minimised. Belly dancing is an ancient Middle Eastern dance form that is woman-centred. It helps develop flexibility and a positive selfimage which makes it, in fact, also ideal for girls and women of all ages.
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Experience everyday clean, crisp and great tasting ozone enriched OASIS WATER Bring this advert in for a FREE 500ml bottle & taste the difference Craig 033 - 345 9508 or 071 143 2696 52 Victoria Road Find us on Facebook @ Oasis Water Pietermaritzburg www.oasiswater.co.za
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Braid Street Family Clinic Dr Aslaam Mahomed & Dr Sheldon Chetty
This child friendly environment offers medical services for the whole family!
BRIDAL OR MATRIC DANCE. EVERY WOMAN, EVERY OCCASION!
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life Sweet Pea Creations Gift Shop and Nursery Sweet Pea Creations, situated in the Midlands, opened its doors in November 2011. The shop’s business vision has been to support only South African craftsmanship and everything for sale is proudly made in South Africa. The creativity in South Africa is inspiring and Sweet Pea Creations owner, Lorna Symons, searches far and wide for beautifully created goodies with which to stock her shop. The business supports several local community projects which include lovely crocheted scarves and hats as well as “Cozy Cups” which are funky enamel cups that have been covered with a crocheted design, all of which have been very popular. At Sweet Pea Creations you can find fabric handbags, hand sewn fabric dolls, wooden words, ceramics, beaded jewellery, a natural soap range, greeting cards, children’s clothing and fairy dresses. You can also find various ranges of fabric and crocheted brooches, children’s hair accessories and lots more in this gorgeous little shop. The nursery stocks mainly indigenous plants with some exotics such as roses to add variety. They also sell a wide range of trees and aloes suitable for the KZN climate. Many of the plants are grown on the owner’s family farm therefore allowing the plants to be well priced. Sweet Pea Creations has a Facebook page and information and pictures are frequently uploaded onto the site so that customers can follow what is in store and even order by mail! Visit Sweet Pea Creations at the Linga Lapa complex (which also includes a farm stall, butchery, restaurant and kiddies’ play area). They can be found just off the N3 freeway at the Nottingham road exit and are open daily 8.30am – 4.30pm.
Located at Jet Therapy,
151 Victoria Road, Pietermaritzburg
033 - 394 8741
SPECIAL FOR JUNE ONLY
Contact: Lorna Symons, 082 498 7412.
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Young Life/Party Life Every Kid Needs to be a DRUMKiD In today’s technologically advanced society it’s not often that children can return to the basics and learn something new in a fun and exciting way. DRUMKiDZ, a new venture in Pietermaritzburg, is a music development programme that allows children to develop their auditory and perceptive skills through the use of Djembe drums. The high energy classes are conducted in groups in which each child receives their own Djembe drum for half an hour over the period of eight lessons per term. Originally a venture that began in 2005 in Cape Town the programme has grown in leaps and bounds and has now become a national franchise operational in 13 locations around SA. The programme helps children develop a love of music in a fun, exciting way through the use of musical storytelling, allowing children to fully interact and develop their cognitive abilities (hand-eye co-ordination, memory, listening skills and imagination). By conducting classes in a group, children learn awareness of others and learn to work as part of a group. The classes help build self-confidence and self-discipline through activities like drumming to stories, songs and fun games. DRUMKiDZ is not only limited to the classroom but also provides drumming workshops at birthday parties for children ages 3 to 12, promising a fun and exciting experience unlike any other. The programme is also supported by innovative educational DRUM ALONG CDs and beautiful hand-crafted Djembe drums. Let the busiest drum motivators around show you how it’s done! Over 1000 events this year around S.A.! Special offer: 10% discount if you book and pay a 50% deposit. Valid if booked and paid by end of August. Contact: Bhavna, bhavna@drumkidz.co.za, 081 587 2599.
• Fantastic safe and secure facilities • 3 fantastic age appropriate programmes: - Kids’ Camp (5 - 10s), - Teen Camp (11 - 14s), - Rookie Programme (14+) • Covering over 20 sports and activities including extended swimming time • Qualified, professional and caring staff • Range of prices available starting at only R450
2 - 6 & 9 - 13 July at Highbury Prep 9 - 13 & 16 - 20 July at Cowan House
Children’s activity day camps in the school holidays.
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Young Life/Party Life KwaZulu-Natal Museum Situated in the heart of the city of Pietermaritzburg the KwaZulu-Natal Museum is one of the largest cultural and natural history museums in South Africa, with 10 cultural history and eight natural history galleries and many interesting temporary exhibits on a regular basis. The wide range of outstanding animal collections highlights the rich diversity of wildlife in southern Africa, including a collection of mammals (which has the last wild elephant from the area), insects, marine molluscs, amphibians and birds. The Marine Gallery is home to the rare and unusual Coelacanth – a large prehistoric fish that was thought to be extinct until it was discovered swimming the seas off the east coast of South Africa in 1938. The Human Science Gallery deals with the intriguing history of human habitation in southern Africa. Beginning with a superb San exhibit (including a splendid rock art display), it then moves on to the Iron Age people who migrated to southern Africa from central Africa around 2000 years ago, the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and the Late Iron Age civilisation that inhabited them, and then on to the early Portuguese explorers who were the first Europeans to travel to these shores. The Old Pietermaritzburg Gallery shows a fabulous reconstruction of a Pietermaritzburg street in the Victorian era. Including an apothecary, pawnbroker, dressmaker, blacksmith, jeweller, and a wheelwright shop, it is an attraction not to be missed. Recently the Museum installed an Internet café and learners’ resource library and boasts an impressive 16 computers and even a film room. Become a fan of the museum’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/kznmuseum and post a comment to win a year’s free entry to the museum. Five winners will be drawn. Contact: 033 – 345 1404.
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Young Life/Party Life THE ONE STOP PARTY Jumping Castles & Children’s Party Planner
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Specialising in Kidz Themed Parteez! We provide: Themed Party Table & Chairs, Tableware & Décor, Jumping Castles, Chocolate Fountains, Popcorn & Candy Floss Machines, Cakes, Sand Art, Face Painting & So Much More...
Anthea on 082 302 5835 anthea@hoppersandbugs.co.za• www.hoppersandbugs.co.za
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Young Life/Party Life Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy
Visit our website for more exciting Fantastic Father’s Day Gifts! products!
Jaci Tibbit - 082 827 8474 jaci@jackflashstories.co.za
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Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline of mind & body.
• Boys & Girls • Age 3 & up • Fun filled programmes Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981
For Hire
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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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Contact Sheila of Just Imagine Mosaics for details 083 782 7810 031 - 764 6454 sheila.nichol@gmail.com
Pony Magic
Horse & Pony Gifts & Apparel for Adults & Children
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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SIMPLE ELEGANCE
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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Educated Life Invest in Your Child’s Future “We teach the child, not the subject,” says Lauren Fryer of Tutor Pietermaritzburg. “This is not a generic or group approach,” she continues. “Each child at Tutor is on his or her own personal programme to address his or her particular needs.” Tutor offers tuition in English, Afrikaans, maths, high school science and accountancy. Lauren gives the assurance that if you enrol your child with Tutor they’ll plug the gaps in your child’s knowledge and understanding … and so much more. Tutor will boost your child’s self-esteem and foster a positive attitude to learning. Tutor’s mission is “to use the proven Tutor methodology to ensure each and every child who walks in our door walks out standing tall, having made leaps in both academic grades and self belief.” Why choose Tutor? Debbie Risk, the other half of Tutor’s dual partnership, says there are many convincing reasons to entrust your child’s development to them: • They have enjoyed 12 years of success. • The Tutor programme is designed for South African school pupils. • They conduct comprehensive individual assessments. • Tutor pinpoints concepts your child has missed and builds from there. • They plan a unique programme for your child. • Your child thrives with one-on-one, personal tuition and individual attention. • They monitor progress continuously. • Many well-respected leaders in education support Tutor and their approach.
Are you or your child not coping? • Psycho Educational Assessments • Art/Play Therapy • Adolescent Therapy/ Assessments • Adult Individual Therapy • Couple Counselling • Family Counselling • Trauma Counselling
Claire Hartshorne Psychologist Practice No. 0059978
Cell: 084 240 9610 Tel: 033 - 345 2041
e-mail: clair_psychologist@yahoo.com
THE AUDIBLOX PROGRAMME HELPS TO:
• Increase intelligence • Sharpen attention & concentration • Develop accurate perception • Improve long & short term memory • Promote logical thought • Improve reading • Build self-esteem & self-confidence
Anne 033 - 386 3040
School Grade 1 - 12 Remedial lessons: all subjects Assistance with exam preparation
Jenni Underwood
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Tutor will not only improve your child’s school marks but will also lay a solid foundation for future learning. In a positive, encouraging and empathetic context, your child will blossom. Contact: Tutor, 033 - 386 8217 to set up an appointment to evaluate your child and devise a personal programme. Visit www.tutorpmb.co.za.
5 Ways To Change Your Child’s Life (and your own)
With our revolutionary programme in 6-10 weeks, you can: 1. Improve reading and comprehension 2. Improve marks 3. Increase self-confidence 4. Change their life with one-on-one tuition by qualified teachers 5. Guarantee results We Serve: • Hilton • Pietermaritzburg • Participating schools
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Hilton
Read and Learn Better, Faster and more Effectively From Grade 1 to Adults 033 - 343 3226 • devon@wiseeye.co.za • www.wiseeye.co.za
Start your kids on a fun musical adventure today! Come and experience the real joy of MUSIC...
• Learn all about instruments • Playing of all percussion instruments • Learning rhythm patterns & tonal patterns • Reading music and understanding music language • Graphic notation • Body movement and awareness “Discover the music in your child”
Jane Terblanche, Hilton • Cell: 082 788 8231 Website: www.musikgarten.co.za
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Sani Pass Hotel and Leisure Resort Business Boom in the Mountains Turn a business conference into an all-round enjoyable experience by booking your group into the Sani Pass Hotel. Apart from excellent conference facilities, the hotel, which has recently undergone major refurbishments, is situated in the Mkomazana valley of the Drakensberg Mountains and offers a wealth of pleasurable outdoor activities. The hotel has two well-equipped conference venues that can take up to 150 delegates, plus additional rooms for smaller meetings. Conference packages include morning and afternoon tea, coffee and muffins, necessary equipment (notebooks, pens, flipcharts, overhead projectors) and mints and bottled water. Specialised audiovisual equipment can be hired and team-building activities and live entertainment can be arranged for you. In between the all-important business meetings encourage your delegates to take advantage of the hotel’s many leisure activities. You could arrange a trip up Sani Pass and into Lesotho, they could have a game of bowls or a turn on the nine-hole golf course. They could enjoy a quiet walk through the forest or take in the mountain views on a quad bike or horseback trail. If they need some extra destressing then send them to wellness and beauty centre for some R&R. Perhaps one of your lunches could even be a picnic in the outdoors. The Sani Pass Hotel can easily accommodate large groups (for example weddings) without guests ever feeling cramped. Rooms and public areas are spacious and spread out and the terraces and huge garden area add to the feeling of being close to nature. Book your next conference at the Sani Pass Hotel and Leisure Resort and have a refreshing break at the same time! Contact: 033 – 702 1320, reservations@sanipasshotel.co.za.
Christmas in July
R695 Standard Garden Cottages & R895 Luxury Hotel Rooms, Per Person Sharing. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Children 0 - 6 Stay Free, 7 - 12 Pay 50% Experience the delight of ‘Christmas in July’ in the exquisite Southern Drakensberg - Home to the newly renovated Sani Pass Hotel & Leisure Resort. Newly tarred road all the way to our front door for a safe drive this winter. Watch our Facebook page for snow updates!
Central Reservations: Tel: 033 - 702 1320/1 Fax: 033 - 702 0220 reservations@sanipasshotel.co.za • www.sanipasshotel.co.za
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