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FROM THE EDITOR FAN MAIL HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY PREGNANCY & BABIES KIDS’ CORNER/LET’S PARTY! EDUCATION & SCHOOLING WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY SEPTEMBER EVENTS DIARY ASTHMA STUDY
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FROM THE EDITOR We are quite excited about all the recent technological leaps we have taken at Mum’s Mail. Take Facebook for example. While most people jumped onto the Facebook bandwagon way back in 2004, Mum’s Mail resisted the urge. “What do we need a Facebook page for?” was my dismissive reply. And although most people started “tweeting” way back in 2006, Mum’s Mail only officially started “chirping” a year ago, around the same time we created our “page” on Facebook. I am ashamed to admit though that I still don’t know my passwords and have to refer back to my little black book each time I get the urge to expose my inner thoughts to the world. Does anyone else hate “tweeting” as much as I do, as a girl cannot possibly say what she needs to say in only 140 characters!? Ludicrous! Late last year we did a total upgrade of our website, making it far more userfriendly, while incorporating a search function and a blog, which was followed by an electronic e-mail newsletter every Friday morning (we are still trying different layouts for the newsletter, so please bear with us). The next logical step was a online version of the printed magazine, in the same format. So you can now access our magazine and read it online page by page, and even “virtually turn” the pages – visit www. mumsmail.com to read the “virtual” mag.
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We cannot possibly supply enough printed magazines to keep the whole of KZN happy (65 000 monthly copies can only go so far), so if you do not currently get a copy of Mum’s Mail from your local library, school or retail outlet, this is the easiest way for you to still get your “free” copy. If you would prefer a printed version, there is still the option to subscribe for R100 per year. Watch this space for more leaps and bounds (or baby steps)...
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• Thanks for sending me the contact details of the Tehilah Café in Malvern. Mum’s Mail always comes to the rescue. Kevishinee Perumaul • Dear Aunty Alice. I won four tickets to the Boating and Lifestyle show. It was fun seeing the different boats and meeting new people. My Mum and I went with a friend from school. While standing in line to collect our tickets Mum handed our extra ticket to a lady behind us. It was wonderful just seeing the smile on her face. Zahir Mohamed • A huge thank you to Mum’s Mail and to the organisers of the Boat and Lifestyle Expo held in Durban. I was the proud recipient of four free tickets to the show. Risha Peetham • Thank you to Bev at Mum’s Mail for her terribly efficient assistance. Her service levels have been impressive! Jillian, Makaranga Spa
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• Thank you for an excellent mag, my month never passes by without me reading every page of it. How do you choose the kids to use on the cover page? Trish Ed’s Note: We select our cover shots from a large folder of photos that are submitted to us by professional photographers. Moms do also send us photos, but in order for them to be considered for the cover, they need to have been taken by a professional photographer please. • Is it possible to get a copy of Mum’s Mail, both my kids are now in High School and I miss it terribly. Marilyn Ed’s Note: See my letter on page 3. You can now read Mum’s Mail online. Yay!
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HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY
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Cranio-sacral Therapy (CST) encourages the body’s natural healing process through the use of gentle touch and very light pressure. It has a background in Osteopathy. The cranio-sacral system includes our brain, spinal cord, nerves and the cerebrospinal fluid. When the cranio-sacral system is supported through this gentle form of body work, the body’s natural healing power is recharged, and patients experience a wide range of health benefits.
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CST can prevent the need for invasive surgical interventions and over-reliance on pharmaceuticals. It can also be used pre- and post-surgery to normalise traumatised tissue, promote fluid exchange and release toxic anaesthetics from the nervous system. It is effective in helping patients get moving again after a sustained health crisis or injury.
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Mums, Babies and Children
Surprising results for anxiety and depression in both young children, adolescents and adults. POSTNATAL DEPRESSION resolves quickly with Cranio-Sacral Therapy.
CST is the missing puzzle piece in the efficacy of many dental procedures, is highly effective in treating facial asymmetry, cranial imbalances, tissue hypertonicity (which plays a role in chronic bad bite), jaw joint pain, headaches, shoulder, neck and body pain. It is performed on fully clothed clients on a comfortable massage table. Babies can be held by their mother or therapist during a session.
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Beauty Therapist (dipl.) 88 Mayor’s Walk (Spar Shopping Centre), Mayor’s Walk, Pietermaritzburg Phone: 033 - 342 9960 or 076 952 3541 info@simplybeautifulkzn.co.za www.simplybeautifulkzn.co.za How Old you Are ...Is Your Business! How Old you Look...Is My Business! Anti-ageing is the buzz word on everyone’s lips with each of us wanting to be the new 25! I am seeking serious ambitious partners to join me in my successful business...to have fun, and with the opportunity of earning big! Viv Kuttner: 083 440 3221 www.spaupyourlife.com/viv
Contact: Felicity Fernandes (Dip. RCST), Member of SA Institute of Cranial Studies, Hilton, 083 225 1733, felicityf@mtn.blackberry.com.
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PREGNANCY & BABIES What To Eat While Breastfeeding?
Domestic Childminder & CPR Course
One of the most puzzling things to new mothers is what they can and can’t eat while breastfeeding. Some mothers cut so much from their diet that they wonder what is left to eat. So what is a new mum to do? What to eat to make enough milk, yet not have a colicky baby? Some mothers can eat almost anything, while others need to be more careful (it was recently thought that this may be due to some mothers having leaky/inflamed gut syndrome).
Course includes: • Basic Childcare • First Aid, CPR and Choking • HIV and AIDS Awareness • Stimulation and Play • New Courses: • Basic Housekeeping • Home Based Care for the Elderly
CPR courses for Schools, Moms, Dads, Grannies and Babysitters. Booking Essential! Contact Gail Starr (033) 386 4451 • 083 445 1441 or gail@starr.co.za www.vitallifetraining.co.za • Stimulates all the senses and promotes learning • Develops perceptual motor skills • Unique range of climbing and clambering equipment • Original Clamber Club action songs and exciting props • Gives parents great stimulation ideas for home
Certain foods to be aware of while breastfeeding: • The number one cause of colic or discomfort in breastfed babies is dairy in the mother’s diet, especially milk, cheese and yoghurt. Humans are the only mammals who think they need to drink another mammal’s milk in order to make milk! The protein in cows’ milk passes straight through to baby. The calcium in processed cows’ milk is not well absorbed so rather substitute with tahini, sesame seeds and leafy greens. You can make your own “milk” by using a grinder/blender to chop oats flakes till fine, sieve, then blend with water and banana, or grind raw nuts into powder (not peanuts). • Cruciferous veggies often cause winds in young breastfed babies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage etc.) as well as some legumes such as peas, beans and peanuts. • Chocolate (white or brown) contains a substance which causes tummy cramps in babies when eaten by mum.
• Ballito: 076 222 2946 • Durban North: 083 785 4332 • Kloof: 083 259 2746 • Pietermaritzburg: 083 445 1441
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The rule of thumb is to eat any healthy food in its most natural state possible, until your baby lets you know otherwise. Enjoy the bounty of foods in season. Feed yourself well and enjoy breastfeeding your baby.
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Source: Yulanda Ridge, Certified Lactation Consultant, 033 - 396 1733, 082 725 5043. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com
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KIDS’ CORNER/LET’S PARTY! Reading Gift We all want our children to reach their full potential so that they can live their lives to the full, but often parents don’t know where to start. Over the years Joanne Madgwick has found that if a child develops a love for reading, they are usually well set on the path to success. Developing a love for books within your child is easier than you imagine and it’ll be a power they are able to carry with them for the rest of their lives. From when they are tiny babies, children need to be read to. This reading time, however, is not that of children’s picture books but rather great works and awesome poetry. At this stage they don’t understand the content but they are hearing and learning the rhythm and the flow of the language. This gives them a head start in their language development and establishes a good habit of reading within the home. Once they show interest in holding the book, add picture stories to your reading time. Children are designed to imitate you, so let them see you reading, and show them that you value books.
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If an older child does not want to read chapter books, find non-fiction books that link to their passions and interests. They’ll soon start paging through the book and attempting to read the information they wish to know about. A love for reading is more than a tool to make it through school. It is a gift you give your children that’ll aid them in ultimately being able to climb great heights and search great depths.
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KIDS’ CORNER/LET’S PARTY! Fun and Safety in the Water
PARTY STUFF
Spring is here which means fun times around swimming pools, rivers, dams and seas. Parents and child minders are therefore urged to be vigilant at ALL times to ensure safety for children. Swim training is also important when it comes to children’s safety. Starting with swimming lessons in early September will help educate your child on water safety, and will extend your child’s pleasure time and swimming season. Equip your child with the tools to grow into a confident and happy individual whenever around water. Help your child know and understand the dangers of being around a swimming pool – especially their own home pool. Drowning statistics around the world have shown a tendency towards these tragedies increasing.
SWIMMING LESSONS For all ages & abilities • Heated pools • Showers/change rooms • Enclosed parking • Gym equipment • Tuck shop • Safe, park-like surroundings ODETTE 082 466 8577
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A number of local swim teachers attended the recent National Conference hosted in Johannesburg by the South African governing body for all aquatic disciplines, Swimming South Africa (SSA). All speakers were emphatic about the importance of strict implementation of all swim teachers being qualified, registering annually and having current accreditation with SSA. This emphasis gives every parent and child minder the peace of mind that the teachers have the necessary Level 1 First Aid certificates and annual police clearances.
Themed Décor for Girls & Boys, Jumping Castles & More. Nozie 082 624 7590
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Fun, relaxed studio shoots that everyone will enjoy!
Odette Randelhoff and Kath Boast of SwimScene, the learn-to-swim section of Seals Swimming Club in Pietermaritzburg, and Colleen Masson from Wartburg, are now refuelled with the FUNdamentals of swim teaching, including passion, energy, enthusiasm and many other ideas. When dealing with your own child’s safety, do not procrastinate about enrolling in a registered swim school where fun is part of the learning process.
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Horse & Pony Gifts and Apparel for Adults & Children An exciting new range of Horsey Products especially designed for horse crazy kids! The range includes T-shirts, Riding Shirts, Caps, Mugs, Mousepads, Pencil Bags, Homework Bags and a variety of Bags that Mums and Teens will love too. Certain products can be personalised and made to order. Pony Magic stock now available at: • Scrapbook Creations • Equestrian World • Midlands Tack & Feed
Contact: Odette Randelhoff, 082 466 8577, randelhoff_family@telkomsa.net. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com
Kids’ Party Furniture, Chair Covers & Table Cloths for Hire, Helium Balloons, Cupcakes, Novelty Cakes, Food Platters & lots more! From the most basic, to the most elaborate birthday parties.
Deliveries Nationwide Nikki Austen: 083 377 0112 | info@ponymagic.co.za
Contact us directly about Horse Riding Lessons and Fun Holiday Workshops!
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• Merchant Directory • Adults’ Workshops • Kids’ Party Workshops: Designer Cupcakes, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Sandart, etc. 084 587 0880 www.justboutique.net
Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy
JACKFLASH PERSONALISED KIDZ PRODUCTS Visit www.jackflashstories.co.za
BABY SWIM CLASSES
Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline of mind & body.
• Boys & Girls • Age 3 & up • Fun filled programmes • Birthday parties welcome
PERSONALISED KIDZ BOOKS, BABY CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES, ROOM TAGS, BABY-ON-BOARD & NUMBER PLATE STICKERS.
Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981
Jaci Tibbit - 082 827 8474 jaci@jackflashstories.co.za
Come enjoy time with your little one in our baby swim classes. Teach them a valuable life skill whilst having fun in the water. • Heated pool • Qualified baby swim instructor
Contact Chantelle 082 213 8076 mantaraysa@gmail.com
MOSAICS
Workshops & Parties at your Venue or my Studio in Kloof. For Mums & Kids especially.
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Looking for the coolest toy store in PMB? Shop at Campsdrift’s indoor market (next to Makro). We’ve got awesome toys for boys and girls, educational puzzles, books and games!
Contact Sheila of Just Imagine Mosaics for details 083 782 7810 031 - 764 6454 sheila.nichol@gmail.com
TEL: 083 607 4428
PARTY QUIP
Kiddies’ Party and Décor Hire Take the stress out of planning your child’s perfect party! Jumping castles, kiddies’ themed chairs and tables, themed décor and all your party requirements.
Call 083 235 0548
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EDUCATION & SCHOOLING Audiblox
Audiblox
Programme helps to increase intelligence, sharpens attention and concentration, develops accurate perception, improves long and short term memory, promotes logical thoughts and reading and helps build self esteem and confidence.
Audiblox is a system of cognitive exercises aimed at the development of foundational learning skills. A foundational skill is not the same as a process, strategy or technique. By way of explanation: in order to be a soccer player a person first has to master foundational skills like heading and dribbling the ball. After learning these skills he can learn strategies and techniques. Audiblox develops and automates the foundational skills of reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and the skills required to learn subject matter. The programme is flexible in that it is suitable for tutoring one learner or teaching eight learners in a classroom. It is suitable for all age groups, can be adapted to the intellectual levels of learners, increased to make it more challenging, and can be smoothly integrated with any curriculum.
Contact Anne 033 386 3040
• 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
COOL WINDS PLAY CENTRE • Children 4 Months to 5 Years • 1 - 5 Days Per Week • Reception Year • Aftercare • Holiday Programmes
Open from 6:30am - 5:30pm (All holidays excluding December) 2 Hilton Avenue, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg Tel: 033 - 343 4659 • 033 - 343 5410
Because Audiblox prepares a foundation for exposure to achievement in foundational skills, learning difficulties can be prevented. It is effective for dyslexia, improves classroom management and discipline, builds self-image and motivation for learning, and creates a basis for lifelong learning. The Audiblox system achieves better results the more it is practised. It is usually effective if a person practises twice a week for an hour at a time, or for half an hour five days a week (less for pre-school children with minor learning difficulties, and more for children or adults with severe learning problems). Visible results can be expected after three to six weeks, ! although some students may require more practice. Improvement, though, is seldom gradual – it is usually sudden. After this clearly visible initial intellectual jump the learner may find himself on a plateau followed by another leap forward and so on. The ideal is for learners to continue on the programme as long as possible.
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Kidz Palace Daycare & Educare 2 Legion Rd, Scottsville • Tel: 033 – 386 6988 18 Haldane Rd, Pelham • Tel: 033 – 386 0570 e-mail: kidzpalace@telkomsa.net 10 Months to 5 Years (Grade RR) • Fully registered – exceeds Municipal requirements • Qualified and experienced Principal • Experienced care-givers with first aid • Spacious, clean, loving, caring and safe environment • Modern computers with kids’ software • Educational and stimulating curriculum • Freshly prepared nutritious meals • Preparing your child for school readiness • Extra-curricular activities: Monkeynastix, swimming, pottery. Applications for 2012 now open.Limited space. Shamane Singh (B.ED Hons.UKZN) 083 441 1650
Source: Ann Mayne, Audiblox, 033 – 386 3040, 083 727 5469. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com
Are you or your child not coping?
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EDUCATION & SCHOOLING SMART KIDS
Executive Functioning
EDUCATIONAL TOYS
Early Learning Through Play
Children with learning disabilities may struggle with the following: (1) Flexibility - when a child is faced with change or a seemingly easy task that becomes complicated, frustration sets in because problem solving is not successful. Difficulties occur when no workable choice can be found. Points to consider: • Cannot tolerate a change. • Difficulty with open-ended assignments that require brainstorming/choosing a topic. (2) Working Memory - children with working memory problems are unable to remember and use important information in order to move to the next task. They falter when required to remember a series of directions, give ideas in response to directions, and express ideas. Points to consider: • Trouble following directions, particularly orally. • Difficulty with complex, multi-step tasks. • Do not remember what has just been read or explained.
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(3) Self-Monitoring - children with monitoring difficulties may not realise they are not following directions. They do not understand what they are achieving based on teacher feedback. They can be surprised by poor marks. Points to consider: • Make “careless” mistakes in maths. • Trouble proofreading and checking. • Skip test questions without noticing. (4) Planning and setting priorities - children with planning difficulties become overwhelmed by multi-tasks. They cannot create structure and order in their ideas and lives. Achieving goals is difficult. Points to consider: • Come to school unprepared. • Underestimate how much time/effort a project takes. • Overwhelmed trying to juggle multiple-faceted tasks.
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Hilton “Read and Learn Better, Faster and more Effectively” Young and old, Wise Eye can change your life by improving your reading skills. Wise Eye is a dynamic computerised programme. What makes Wise Eye unique is that it makes use of tests including an infrared tracking, reading and recording instrument. This advanced diagnosis of an individual’s reading ability is essential to determine the level at which the student should start Wise Eye and the degree to which they have improved. Contact: Devon White on 033 - 343 3226 e-mail: devon@wiseeye.co.za
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WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY
Fireworks in a Glass
Mom, Where Do Babies Come From? As a parent do you dread hearing these words from your young children? Do you feel awkward and unsure how to answer? Then help is at hand in the form of parent support workshops run by Anna de Sousa. Workshops are held on demand for five to ten people at a time and usually in a parent’s home. The workshops run for 90 minutes. In the first half hour Anna gives parents tips on how to get started on the subject of talking to their children about sex. She discusses age appropriate information, how to be approachable and why we need to be responsible for telling our children. She includes the importance of values (e.g. relationship respect, responsibility and caring), something often lacking in the school system. Subjects range from simply naming the body parts, to puberty, masturbation, and “good touch” and “bad touch”. This teaching time is followed by an hour during which parents are free to ask questions. The latter helps parents realise they are not alone when it comes to struggling with sensitive issues.
Use What? • Water • Oil • Food Colouring • Tall Glass • Another Cup/Glass • Fork Do What? • Fill the tall glass almost to the top with room-temperature water. Warm water is okay, too. • Pour a little oil into the other glass (1-2 tablespoons). • Add a couple of drops of food colouring. I used one drop of blue and one drop of red, but you can use any colours. • Briefly stir the oil and food colouring mixture with a fork. You want to break up the food colouring drops into smaller drops, but not thoroughly mix the liquid. • Pour the oil and colouring mixture into the tall glass. • Now watch! The food colouring will slowly sink in the glass, with each droplet expanding outward as it falls, resembling fireworks falling into water.
Teaching our children at home about sex gives them the tools with which to make informed decisions later in life, thereby acting as a preventative measure. It also creates an open relationship between parent and child so that if there is a problem the child feels more able to approach the parent for help. Informing our children correctly also affects other areas of their lives. It helps them resist peer pressure, have boundaries, do well academically and emotionally, and helps them relate appropriately to peers and authority figures.
So What? Food colouring dissolves in water, but not in oil. When you stir the food colouring in the oil, you are breaking up the colouring droplets (though drops that come into contact with each other will merge... blue + red = purple). Oil is less dense than water, so the oil will float at the top of the glass. As the coloured drops sink to the bottom of the oil, they mix with the water. The colour diffuses outward as the heavier coloured drop falls to the bottom. Activity courtesy of:
Anna also runs workshops from Lasting Impressions Studio in Westville. Contact: Anna, 082 925 2826, annads@telkomsa.net. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com
The Old Mutual MTN ScienCentre is a registered non-profit organisation and all funds received directly support our educational programmes & exhibits: www.sciencentre.co.za.
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WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY Mr Funtubbles Fabulous Family Funfair is Coming to the City of Choice!
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November 2011 will welcome a new tradition of family entertainment to Pietermaritzburg with the arrival of Mr Funtubbles Fabulous Family Funfair at Liberty Midlands Mall. Presently under construction, the permanent indoor funfair will be located in the food court area and will provide a bright all-weather venue, fully stocked with imported rides and games for the entertainment of the whole family. Loosely modelled around the more traditional outdoor funfairs, Mr Funtubbles heralds a new era in family entertainment with rides like the family swing, rockin’ tug, jumpin’ star and bumper cars adding to the mix. The XD Theatre is another first for the city - the 4D motion ride will have you screaming in exhilaration as you experience the thrill of a virtual reality trip in a fantasy world of roller coasters, racing cars or mine carts.
THE INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN 8:30 & 12:30 Sunday 25 September From Kloof Station (Stokers’ Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market & Tea Garden
(The only craft market in KZN Natal that can be accessed by steam train) NOSA GREAT TRAIN RACE Saturday 24 September Dep Kloof: 11:15 & Dep Hillcrest: 12:15
(Funds in aid of Lions International Highway Charities) • Adults R150 • Pensioners R130 • Children R120
At Inchanga Station: Craft Market, Food To Suit Most Tastes & Picnic Area
Online Booking www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za or phone 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
Mr Funtubbles PMB is set to rock the PMB party world! A dedicated party room is being specially constructed for boys and girls to host the most FUNtubbulous birthday parties ever. With the venue being all-weather, rain and cold weather worries will be a thing of the past and parents will be able to fully enjoy preparing for the party without having to make side arrangements in case of inclement weather. Extremely competitive, serviced party packages will be available leaving catering and any special décor your only concern.
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.
Mr Funtubbles Fabulous Family Funfair will offer PMB-based schools the opportunity to hold fundraising days at the fair and will give schools 40% of the profits made through sales generated directly through their pupils on the day of the event. Bookings are also taken for corporate family fun days and Christmas parties. Contact: Amanda Seidler, marketing@mrfuntubbles.co.za.
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS DIARY SEPTEMBER AWARENESS DAYS
ENTERTAINMENT
GROUPS
CHARITY
COURSES/WORKSHOPS
LEISURE
MARKETS
MEETINGS
EDUCATION/CHILDREN SPECIAL EVENTS
SEPTEMBER AWARENESS DAYS: • National Heart Awareness Month • National Oral Health Awareness Month • Albinism Awareness Month • Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month • Tourism Month • Eye Care Awareness Month • 29 Aug – 4 Sep: Deaf Awareness Week • 1: Spring Day • 1 – 7: Arbor Week • 2: Casual Day • 5 - 11: Pharmacy Week • 5 - 9: Kidney Awareness Week • 5 - 11: Back Week • 7: Secretary’s Day • 8: World Rabies Day • 9: International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day • 10: Suicide Prevention Day • 12: World Rabies Day • 12: World Oral Health Day • 12 – 16: Stroke Week • 13 – 18: National Clean-up Week • 13 Sep – 12 Oct: Start of Bone Marrow Donor Awareness Month • 14: National ADHD Day • 15 – 19: Victim Rights Week • 21: World Alzheimer’s Day • 18 – 24: World Retina Week • 24: World Retina Day • 24: Heritage Day • 25: World Heart Day • 29 – 30: Rosh Hashanah. CASUAL DAY: 2 Sep. Purchase your Casual Day stickers from KZN Society for the Blind & help the disabled. Cost: R10 each. Contact Juanita Davis, 031 – 202 7277, juanita@ kznblind.org.za.
BERGTRAILS GAME TRAIL: 1 Oct. Enjoy trail riding in the mountains. Hire or bring own horse. Cost: R200 pp. Entries close 17 Sep. Contact Heidi, 082 441 7926, heidi@ bergtrails.co.za.
HELP FERAL CATS: Donate food or cash to the SPCA for sterilisation & care of feral cats. Contact Maureen Vider, PMB SPCA, 033 – 386 9267.
INCHANGA CHOO CHOO: 25 Sep, 8.30am & 12.30pm, Kloof to Inchanga (return trips). Contact 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.
SECRETARY SPRING LUNCH: 7 Sep, 12.30pm, Hospice Conference Centre, Prestbury. Cost: R150 pp. Includes lunch, talk, fashion show, goodie bags & prizes. Contact Sonja, 033 – 344 1560, hospice@hospicekzn.co.za.
NOSA GREAT TRAIN RACE: 24 Sep, depart Kloof 11.15am, depart Hillcrest 12.15am. Cost: R150 adults, R130 pensioners, R120 children. Funds raised for Lions International. Contact 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.
PIETERMARITZBURG PREGNANCY ASSIST: Offers counselling, emergency care safe house, “Baby Safes”. The organisation needs: cots, prams, car chairs, clothes, nappies & formula. Contact Rene Morcom, 033 – 347 5544.
SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6am – 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Breakfast, crafts, fresh vegetables, breads, cakes, cheese, hormonefree & free-range meat. Contact 083 777 1674.
JUST BOUTIQUE WORKSHOPS: • 6 Sep, 6.30pm, Gorgeous Novelty Biscuits • 14 Sep, 6.30pm, Designer Cupcakes • 20 Sep, 6.30pm, Tricks with Chocolate • 28 Sept, 9.30am, Designer Cupcakes. Contact Lara, 033 – 342 4984, 084 587 0880, www.justboutique.net.
PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Contact 082 886 0687.
EMOTION IN MOTION: Stress release sessions, conference workshops, ice breakers, body-mind awareness. One-onone or group sessions, including movement. Contact Charlotte Blignaut, coach@emotioninmotion.co.za.
CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, opposite City Hall. Contact 033 – 396 2807.
GENERAL SEWING & SOFT FURNISHINGS CLASSES: Wed afternoons. Contact Brenda Horner, 082 372 1737, decorsol@lantic.net.
THE FOOD MARKET: Last Sat of every month, 8am – 1pm, Hellenic Community Centre, Durban North. Next market: 24 Sep. Contact 084 409 5444.
BOOKS2YOU: • 1 & 2 Sep, Allandale Primary, PMB • 8 & 9 Sep, Eston Primary, Eston • 15 & 16 Sep, Hamilton Prep, Ladysmith. Contact Paula, 082 907 1573.
HIRSCH’S BUSINESS NETWORKING: Last Thurs of the month. Next meeting: 28 Sep, 8.30am, Hirsch’s, PMB. Contact Sera Glaus, 033 – 328 2700.
NATIONAL BOOK WEEK: 5 – 10 Sep. Schools, libraries & other venues will host various outreach & book donation programmes. Contact 021 – 914 8626, admin@sabookcouncil.co.za, www.nationalbookweek.co.za.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS (WIB) FORUM: Thurs 8 Sep, PMB Golf Course. Speaker: Anne Knowles, Raqs Sharqi Dance Company. Contact Ali Engelbrecht, 082 929 2536.
GOLDEN HORSE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Month of Sep, Casino Floor, Golden Horse Casino. Contact Kavelin Reddy, 033 – 395 8000.
CELEBRATE WOMEN’S MONTH WITH PASSION & POWER: 31 Aug, White Horse Room, Golden Horse Casino. Contact Ali Engelbrecht, WIB, 082 929 2536.
TOP DAN COMEDY SHOW: 16 Sep, 8pm, Grandstand, Golden Horse Casino. Contact Kavelin Reddy, 033 – 395 8000.
ANNUAL CLIVIA CLASSIC WALK: 3 Sep, 9am, PMB Botanical Gardens. Contact Lynley Westwood, Clivia Pre-primary, 033 – 344 3125, admin@cliviapp.co.za.
FRAT MUSIC FEST: 24 Sep, 2pm, Infield, Golden Horse Casino. Contact Kavelin Reddy, 033 – 395 8000.
SAUNTER UP SANI PASS: 4 Sep, 8am, South African border post. Cost: free but purchase a WIB T-shirt for R100. Contact Ali Engelbrecht, 082 972 2657, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za.
WITNESS HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL: 16 – 18 Sep, Hilton College. Shows, Think Fest presentations & workshops, arts & crafts. Visit www.hiltonfestival.co.za.
PAMPER PARTIES: For girls aged 4 – 12, at your home. Cost: minimum R50 per child. Contact Nirvana Pillay, 076 492 4965, 033 – 397 2944, nirvanap722@gmail.com.
ADD/ADHD SUPPORT GROUP: For parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Contact Ralph Gilbert, ralph@drgilbert.co.za.
Send your October Diary Dates to editor@mumsmail. com with “Pietermaritzburg Diary” in the subject line before 10 September. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person. e.&.o.e.
PMB SINGLES GET-TOGETHER: 30 Sep, 6pm, The Keg (Town Bush Rd) & The Butcher Block (Liberty Mall). Tickets: R150 pp. Contact Jolene, jolene@firstkissdating.co.za.
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ASTHMA STUDY
DOES YOUR CHILD SUFFER FROM ASTHMA?
Children with Asthma are needed to assist doctors evaluate an investigational Asthma medication Your child can be considered to take part if they are: • Between ages 6 and 12 • Diagnosed with Asthma for at least 6 months • Has required daily inhaled corticosteroids for at least 30 days • Has not been hospitalised within the past 6 months for any asthma-related C condition If you do not know whether your inhaler is a corticosteroid, please ask your doctor.
To learn more about this Asthma research study, please contact Sister Paula on 082 922 5060
Chase 1
Childhood Asthma Safety and Efficacy Studies
The Clinical Research Study was approved by the Pharma-Ethics Reserach Ethics Committee
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Paediatric Practice of Dr Shamila D. Singh MBChB (Natal); FCPaed (SA) Affordable Paediatric Care to your Satisfaction
Provides the Following Services: • Attendance of high risk deliveries • Neonatal care • Vaccination and feeding advice • Vaccination clinic for both private and government vaccine • Developmental assessment • Outpatient and hospital specialist consults • Telephonic advice to clients of the practice and referrals to other specialists when necessary
For appointments call 033 – 394 1005 / 033 – 394 1009 Suite 1, Level 3, Netcare St Anne’s Hospital, Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg Mum’s Mail • Tel: 031 - 573 1731 • Fax: 031 - 573 2204 • www.mumsmail.com