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Issue 140 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • July 2018
Meet our cover star brothers Smiley and Sam
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In this issue... Everyday Life
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Find a note from the Editor, meet the Cover Stars, read about a local trampoline park for young and old, and read our new ‘Local News’ feature.
Healthy Life
Read about the benefits of chest physiotherapy for babies and children plus find information on Mental Health Awareness Month.
Beautiful Life
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Hair colour hacks you need to know!
Kids’ Life
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Read about teaching your children to deal with a crisis, find easy party treats and book reviews, plus enter to win a book hamper.
Diary Dates
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Find out about events, festivals, workshops and markets happening in your area.
The Mum’s Mail Team
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Editor’s Life
It’s the Middle of Winter As I write this, we are heading into the middle of winter and my family and I are about to head off on 2 consecutive camping weekends – both will be completely opposite experiences! The first weekend will be spent in Cape Vidal, where most of my time will be spent going for strolls on the beach and enjoying the warmer weather and the second weekend will be spent camping in Underberg, which apparently will be FREEZING!!
This issue is our school holiday issue and we have included some ideas of what to do with the kids over the break, plus our new ‘Local News’ feature. You will also find other interesting articles and adverts of local suppliers of services and goods, that we’re sure you’ll find useful. We have recently created a Facebook Community Group so please join the group to connect with other members. You can share tips and tricks with each other, recipes, events, just about anything really! Please check out the FB group at ‘Mum’s Mail Group PMB’. Enjoy and happy holidays! Victoria xxx GRADES 1 - 12
We have our niece visiting from the UK and even though it’s the height of summer over there, we’ve told her she needs to bring her winter woollies with her. All my local friends think we’re completely crazy to even consider camping in the Berg in the middle of winter but Andrew is very excited to get back out into the wild! He has many a plan for making potjies and bread over an open fire, cooking on the braai and goodness knows what else… At least I will get a break from cooking!
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Cover Stars
Meet the Cover Stars basketball. Pippa says he’s shy, but very smiley – hence his nickname! “He has an addictive personality and people love him,” His younger brother Sam is full of drama and loves acting! He’s in grade 7 and will also go to Maritzburg College next year. “He protects me and loves me fiercely,” says Pippa. “He’s Their foster mom is a very loving and helpful child. If he’s off sick, Pippa Randall from my house will look spic and span!” Pietermaritzburg. Smiley and Sam had lost both their parents and were living with Pippa also has three other children. Eric is family but it was not a very happy situation. her eldest (20) and is studying meteorology In 2013 Pippa met Smiley through her son at varsity in Pretoria. He’s also sporty and Eric, and she felt in her heart that she had to excels at any game with a ball! Rachel is 18 help. Since 2015 Pippa has been completely and is very artistic and loves cooking – she’s involved in their lives and has been fostering going to chef’s school next year. Robyn is the youngest (11) and is Smiley’s gem – he calls Smiley and Sam since 2016. her his angel, and they adore each other. Smiley is a border master at Maritzburg College and is studying a BA degree at “It’s been a very rewarding journey. I’m Varsity College. He loves rugby and wants loved unconditionally by these two boys and to go overseas to do a referee course. He of course all my kids,” concludes Pippa. referees local games and also coaches Written by Sarah Mackintosh Our very handsome cover stars this month are brothers Buntu (Smiley) Mdutyana (21) and Samkelo (Sam) Mdutyana (14).
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Everyday Life
Blast Trampoline Park School holidays are upon us, and if you’re An added benefit is that your kids are getting looking for ways to entertain the kids – Blast exercise whilst having fun, so it is increasing Trampoline Park has you covered! their health and fitness while they play – and for parents too, if they are brave enough! Are those tots driving you crazy at home? What more could you ask for? Visit Blast Trampoline Park and grab a coffee and a toasted sandwich while the kids burn So if you are looking for a really fun outing off some energy – or better yet, join them on during the school holidays, visit Blast the trampolines! They also have free Wi-Fi! Trampoline Park – it’s right on your doorstep! There’s no need to get stressed about dinner either – they have you sorted at Café Yaya. Activities on offer: • Dodgeball They have recently started Air Aerobics • Volleyball classes – on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays • Free jump area and Sundays. Call or email them to book a • Foam pit zone spot. • Blast hoops • Balancing beam foam pit Blast Trampoline Park offers a host of other • Toddler park activities for toddlers, kids and teens. Did you know they also do awesome kids’ parties in For more information call Blast Tampoline Park on 087 743 2622 their specially designed party rooms? Plus or e-mail parties@blastpark.co.za. they have a Dodgeball Academy starting Find them at 3 Barnsley Road, soon! Units 11/12 Campsdrift, Pietermaritzburg.
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Local News Snippets PMB Animal Rescue and Rehome (P.A.R.R.) OTHER Local charities to support • Thandanani Children’s Foundation: A registered non-profit organisation that facilitates community based care and support for orphans and other vulnerable children in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Vision: Their mission is to build the capacity of the • That all animals will have good food and Msunduzi (Pietermaritzburg) and Richmond nourishment communities in the Midlands of KwaZulu• That all animals should know what it feels Natal, to respond to the basic material, like to be loved physical, cognitive and emotional needs of • That all animals will express happy and their orphans and vulnerable children. Visit normal behaviour www.thandanani.org.za. • That no animal should suffer unnecessary pain, discomfort, fear, distress or injury • Tembaletu Community Education Centre • To mobilise outreach clinics to less works in communities across KZN, offering fortunate and rural areas and to vaccinate adults and youth accessible, appropriate and sterilise as many animals as they can education and training opportunities so • Educate and support pet owners that they can participate and contribute to P.A.R.R. is often a “last chance saloon” for the development of their communities. Visit some of their rescues. They have a team of www.tembaletu.co.za. dedicated volunteers who are these animal’s voices. They do, however, need the help of • Project Gateway was established in everyone in the PMB, Hilton and Howick 1992 as a social outreach of the churches Communities. in Pietermaritzburg. It aims to reach out to meet the needs of the poor and How can you help? empower the disadvantaged. Their vision • Adopt a rescue animal. is to see churches mobilised in the areas of • Register as a foster home for animals that education and training, care and sustainable are waiting for their forever homes. livelihoods, and to provide a model and • Make a donation, which can be paid into resource base in these areas for the city of their respective veterinary accounts – this Pietermaritzburg and its surrounds. Visit will assist in paying for essential medical www.projectgateway.co.za. treatments for their rescues. • Donating food, bowls, collars, leashes, • The Child and Family Welfare Society blankets, beds, dewormers, tick and flea of Pietermaritzburg aims to provide treatments, Nexguard, Bravecto and Ectodex appropriate and cost effective professional dip for mange cases. services to the children and families of all • Volunteering to help with transporting communities in Pietermaritzburg. If you their rescues to boarding kennels, their would like to volunteer your services visit foster homes, vet appointments, etc. www.pmbchildwelfare.co.za. Together we can save thousands of abandoned, injured and stray animals! This is a new feature for local news sent to us by our readers. If you have some local Contact: Tina on 071 883 1457 ● Chavonne news that you would like featured in the on 072 184 9396 ● Anitha on 082 888 5457 PMB Local News Snippets, please e-mail ● E-mail: rescues.pmb@gmail.com. your news to sarah@mumsmail.com. P.A.R.R. is a pro-life animal rescue organisation. Their primary goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, sterilise and rehome stray and abandoned animals.
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Healthy Life
Chest Physiotherapy for Babies and Children Winter is here and it’s a time when we see a lot of our little kiddies going down with the sniffles. Upper respiratory tract infections irritate the airways and causes mucus to be secreted. This can lead to an irritable cough and runny noses, which can result in more serious chest conditions. Babies are restless and don’t sleep well, which can become quite a stressful time for parents. Chest physiotherapy for these babies and children helps to move the mucus to the middle airways and with special techniques we assist them to cough and clear the mucus, which in turn improves lung function and breathing. This enables the antibiotics to work quickly and babies heal faster. With a clear chest and easier breathing, sleeping is no trouble! So, what are the techniques? One of the most common, cupping, is used alongside positioning of the infant depending where the most mucus is trapped. Cupping is gentle but firm patting of the chest wall with a cupped hand. This is not painful to the child but causes a vibration within the chest which helps the mucus to slide along to be easily coughed out. Nebulisation can be used before the start of treatment to help further loosen the mucus and open the airways. Our nebuliser is very quiet, quick and gets deep into the lung, which is child friendly and efficient.
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Beautiful Life
Hair Colour Hacks You Need To Know Dress for the occasion. We’re talking old robes and button down shirts that you can spill dye on without panicking. Messes happen, especially when you are colouring your hair. So don’t risk it! Reach for the jelly The petroleum jelly that is! A layer of Vaseline around your hairline, neck, and ears will help to prevent your skin from taking on the colour of your hair dye. Look, we’ve all been there. We just wish we had learned this one sooner!
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Kids’ Life
Empower your Children to Deal with a Crisis Agnieszka Gryn, General Manager at Fidelity ADT’s Inland region, says as parents it is our responsibility to not only educate our children about safety, but to also give them the necessary tools to deal with a crisis. “The reality is that our children may witness a crime despite our best efforts to keep them protected,” Gryn says. “While we don’t want our children to live in fear, we do need to have frank conversations about what to do in a crises situation.”
They should never try and engage in conversation. They should speak only if spoken to and then try to keep their answers short and to the point. Encourage your children to try and get a good look at the criminal and memorise their physical details and clothing, as well as the vehicle they’re in. Listen for any names or other details that might help identify them later.
Quite simply, the same rules that apply to Remind your children to try and remain calm adults need to be instilled in children. and quiet if not threatened so the criminal can get what he or she wants and move off. The first and golden rule is to not antagonise the criminal who is probably more scared Gryn says these simple actions can often than you are. You need to show them you are keep a child safe. He also reminds parents not a threat. Unless your child feels they are to constantly reinforce general safety tips for facing an imminent life-and-death situation, children. they should not fight back and readily give over any material possessions. Source: www.adt.co.za.
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Easy Party Treats Kebabs seem to be all the rage at the moment, and they are SO easy to make. Here are some fun ideas for your child’s next birthday party! Dino Kebabs Ingredients: Marshmallows, wooden skewers, white chocolate, dinosaur sprinkles. Push a skewer through 3 marshmallows, keeping them close together. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring often. Dip the marshmallows into the melted chocolate, holding the kebab upside down over the bowl to allow most of the chocolate to drip down. Before the chocolate sets pour the sprinkles over the dinosaurs. Tip: instead of dinosaurs, use any other shape to match your theme.
Rainbow Kebabs Ingredients: Marshmallows, wooden skewers, white chocolate, rainbow vermicelli. Push a skewer through 3 marshmallows, keeping them close together. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring often. Pour the rainbow vermicelli onto a plate. Dip the marshmallows completely in the melted chocolate, holding the kebab upside down. Before the chocolate sets, roll the kebab in the vermicelli until it is well coated. Leave to set. Marbled Kebabs Ingredients: Marshmallows, wooden skewers, milk chocolate. Push a skewer diagonally through 3 or 4 marshmallows. Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring often. Using a fork, drip melted chocolate over the marshmallows to make marble-like streaks. Leave to set. Tip: use both white and milk chocolate for a rainbow effect. Source: Easy Party Treats for Children by Janette Mocke.
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KidsBookClub Reviews Baby’s First Animals This cute board picture book aimed at toddlers is bright and full of realistic animal pictures, with exciting pull tabs on the side to capture your toddler’s attention. It’s a beautiful way to teach animal names, sounds and family groups. The board book is sturdy enough to ensure many hours of page turning and tab pulling. It’s perfect for keeping my bear cub busy. This book was entertaining and educational and I love the bright backgrounds and realistic animals. Bear especially loved being able to pull out the sturdy card lever and discover the hidden animal on each side. I keep this book in the car to entertain bear on long drives.
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Diary Dates ARTS & CULTURE • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul (Sun), 9am – 2pm, CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET, opposite PMB City Hall, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul (Tues), 7pm – 9.30pm, HILTON ART GROUP, R200pp per class, claudiaplunkett@gmail.com. • 28 Jul, 10am – 4pm, FUNDA NENJA ART EXHIBITION & AUCTION, Fern Hill Hotel, fundanenja@gmail.com. CHARITY • 1 – 31 Jul (Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, growing.parks@gmail.com. • 14 Jul, 6pm – 11pm, CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUNDRAISER, La Rose Vents, Hilton, R200pp, proceeds go towards funding a rural education centre in Geluksburg, KZN, lollysturg@gmail.com, kimbabodley13@gmail.com. • 15 Jul, 8am – 2pm, 1000 PAWS – SPCA WALK: FUN FAMILY DAY & DOG WALK, Hilton College, Hilton, Gaynor, 082 558 8928. CLASSES/WORKSHOPS • 1 – 31 Jul (various days & times), YOGA CLASSES, PMB and Hilton, Glynis, 076 823 9327, Facebook: @YogaIdentity. • 1 – 31 Jul (various days), 9am – 4.30pm, DOMESTIC COOKING CLASSES, Vital Life Training, R1 450pp, 033 – 386 4451, 083 445 1441, www.vitallifetraining.co.za. • 1 – 31 Jul (various days), COMPUTER TRAINING, R120 per hour, Microsoft Software 2003 – 2013, one-on-one training, beginners to advanced, lynettemuchna@sai.co.za. • 1 – 31 Jul (Mon & Wed), 9am – 10am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228 7943. • 1 – 31 Jul, various days & times, DOMESTIC TRAINING – EMERGENCY CARE & FIRST AID WORKSHOPS, in English and isiZulu, Vital Life Training, 083 445 1441. ENTERTAINMENT • 7 – 21 Jul, 6.30pm, FLAMENCO FUSION WITH ALMA FLAMENCA & JACKIE CAMERON, 3-course Spanish style meal, R300pp, 241 Old Howick Road, Hilton, 082 964 4620, almaflamencaza@yahoo. com. • 8 Jul, 2pm & 6.30pm, THE SWINGING SIXTIES, Rhumbelow Theatre, Alan Wilson Shellhole, PMB, R150pp, Computicket or Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events. durbantheatre.com. • 22 Jul, 2pm, ELVIS IN VIVA LAS VEGAS, Rhumbelow Theatre, Alan Wilson Shellhole, PMB, R150pp, Computicket or Roland, 082 499 8636, roland@stansell.za.net, www.events.durbantheatre.com. LEISURE/OUTDOORS • 1, 29 Jul, 8.30am & 12.30pm, Sat. 28 Jul, 12:30pm & 4:30pm ‘Christmas In July’ trains, UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY – INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, from Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R240, pensioners & children: R170, Bruce, 082 353 6003, bookings@ umgenisteamrailway.com, www.umgenisteamrailway.com. • 1 – 31 Jul (Sat & Sun), 9am – 5pm, SPRINGHOLM PICNICS, Springholm, Nottingham Road, Natal Midlands, 082 682 0378, picnics@springholmchalets.com, www.springholmchalets.co.za. • 1 – 31 Jul, 10am – 3pm, every weekend (weather permitting), LIONS RIVER RAILWAY, Piggly Wiggly, Midlands, a miniature railway, R30 per person, www.facebook.com/LionsRail, Andries Keyser, 062 206 1906. • 1 – 31 Jul (Thurs & Sat), various times, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton and Lakes in Amber Valley, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226. • 1 – 31 Jul (Tues & Wed), various times, YOGA CLASSES IN PMB & HILTON, Glynis, 076 823 9327. • 1 Jul (1st Sun), 10am – 3pm, HALLEY PARK MINIATURE RAILWAY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg, Andries Keyser, 062 206
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1906, www.pmes.co.za. • 6 – 8 Jul, CREIGHTON ALOE FESTIVAL TRAIL RUN, Creighton, KZN Midlands, creightonaloefestival@gmail.com. ● 9 Jul, PSG CORPORATE ABSOLUTE HILTON MTB CHALLENGE, Hilton College, Hilton, Johann Wykerd, 082 857 3735. • 9 – 11 Jul, CAMP X-TREME HOLIDAY PROGRAMME, Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, ages 10 – 15 years, book by 4 July: 033 – 330 3941, reservations@wessa.co.za. • 9 – 13 Jul, 8am – 12pm, WESSA BUSH DAY CARE – ECO HEROES, WESSA Umgeni Valley, ages 5 – 10 years, booking essential: 033 330 3931, reservations@wessa.co.za. • 18 Jul, 12.30pm, LOVE HOWICK – MANDELA DAY CLEAN UP OF HOWICK, Howick Falls, Rob Askew, 033 – 330 3456. • 21 Jul (3rd Sat monthly), 9am – 10am, HILTON PRODUCE EXCHANGE, James Craib Park, 3 Committee Lane, Hilton, www. facebook.com/groups/midlandsbartermarkets. • 22 Jul, CHRISTMAS IN JULY, The Bend, 082 454 1311. • 29 Jul, 6am – 3pm, HOWICK HIGHLANDER, Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, 084 588 1250. MARKETS • 1 Jul (1st Sun), 8.30am – 11.30am, DARGLE COUNTRY MARKET, Lions River Club, darglecountrymarket@gmail.com. • 1 & 29 Jul (1st & last Sun), 9am – 3pm, YMCA SUNDAY MARKET, YMCA, Scottsville, Jenny, 073 500 1244. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, PMB Botanical Gardens, Mayors Walk, Mike, 082 886 0687. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908. • 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea. • 7 Jul (1st Sat), 8am – 2pm, JESMOND DENE MORNING MARKET, Jesmond Dene Nursery, 204 Murray Rd, Cleland, PMB, Belinda/ Hayley, 033 – 396 1342, beanbag.cafe1@gmail.com, R120 per stall. • 27 Jul (last Fri), 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, Penny, dunrobinmarket@gmail. com, 082 920 2787. • 29 Jul (last Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807. MEETINGS • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul (Tues), 2.30pm – 3.30pm, MOMMYHEART FOOTPRINTS GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 4, 11, 18, 25 Jul (Wed), 9.30am – 11am, MOMMYHEART POSTNATAL DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, 9 Hillside Rd, Hilton, 081 528 6577. • 4 & 18 Jul (1st & 3rd Wed), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Maritzburg Golf Club, PMB, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www. maritzburgcameraclub.co.za. • 17 Jul (3rd Tues), 9.30am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, Judy Sinclair, 033 – 343 2402, 082 852 4087. Send your August 2018 diary dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 13 July 2018. Entries will be published space permitting & at the editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.
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