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Mum's Mail Durban Dec/Jan 2011
Established in 2003, Mum's Mail has become one of the most indispensable resources for parents, grandparents, teachers, business owners and other interested readers in Durban and surrounding areas, as well as Pietermaritzburg/Midlands. The targeted, specific distribution (LSM 7 - 10) of our free, full colour monthly magazine to créches, pre-schools, primary schools, shopping malls, family and baby clinics, doctors' rooms, public libraries and selected retail outlets, ensures that your product or service reaches the right market, on time, every time.
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No part of Mum's Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor. mum's m@il team 083 966 7417 email@example.com The Candy Man Wishing you a bubbly festive season! Cheryl or Janet 031 562 8462/9534 STUDIO PORTRAITS & OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY 082 560 7705 www.tarakelly.co.za The most immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Sixth floor apartment with direct access to the beach. Granite topped kitchen, beautiful flooring. This is a brilliant buy, on the `Golden Mile'. Phone Sandy Slater (NQF4) 082 557 8251 UMHLANGA R2 350 000 ON THE BEACH! SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 4 LA LUCIA MALL 5 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 FROM THE EDITOR I'm giving up Mum's Mail with immediate effect! I'm resigning! I no longer need to work for a living, as today I became very, very wealthy. This morning I received three e-mails to inform me that: 1. I would be receiving 7.3 million US Dollars inheritance via courier. 2. I had won 1 million British Pounds in the BBC Lotto Draw. 3. I had won 150 000 US Dollars from Nokia in a random computer ballot draw. I doubt that anyone, not even Richard Branson, earns that much in a day! The terrifying reality is that there are SOME people (yes, you know that I know who you are...), who are very tempted to actually click on the attachments that these skelms send you via e-mail, and some of you actually DO open the attachments and/or reply! If you're feeling tempted to react to these e-mails, please consider the following: 1. It is unlikely that someone you have never met, and who lives abroad, is going to die and leave you millions of Dollars. 2. You cannot win a lotto draw if you have not bought a ticket. 3. It is improbable that Nokia would be sending you a lot of money from a random draw you did not enter. So what to do when your mouse is itching to hit the REPLY button...? Just click DELETE and don't bother telling them where you'd like them to go... or visit www.snopes.com for thousands of scary stories and info on hoax e-mails and scams which will send you scrambling for the good ol' days of posting letters. Each office independently owned and operated Samantha Baldwin Cell: 082 466 0459 BUYING, SELLING OR RELOCATING? SPECIALISING FROM DURBAN NORTH TO UMHLANGA - HOUSES AND TOWNHOUSES Sales Associate - CEA RE/MAX Panache firstname.lastname@example.com � www.remax-panache.co.za KAMEL POTTERIES (031) 579 1011 A handmade gift is so special! Come along and make your Christmas gifts this festive season! 34 Ashfield Avenue, Springfield Park Alice xxx P.S. Before any nasty rumours start circulating, I'm not actually going anywhere...except for round the bend... Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 6 THE FIRM 7 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 FAN MAIL Gabriella Khoury (Grade 1) and Rehan Essop (Grade R) of KZN both received gold medals at a National Maths Competition held in Johannesburg. They were the first KZN children to do the Japanese Abacus Maths. Liezel Essop Just wanted to say a BIG thank you to you for always mentioning us in your mag! Nearly all the e-mails and calls I've had so far today have been from your beautiful readers who want to help. Kim Jones, Robin Hood Foundation A celebratory ring and tea party were held at St Elizabeth's Pre-Primary recently in honour of Emelina Ntuli's 30th year of service. They celebrated this milestone with a special morning tea and presented her with a cheque for R3000. Interesting fact: Emelina makes an average of 90 sandwiches per day, and with over 200 school days per year, she has fed over 540 000 children! Christine Behrmann and Cianna Gagiano won the best-dressed prize at the Heritage Market's Halloween celebrations. Elizabeth Longbottom Send your letters to email@example.com with "Letters" in the subject line. Subscribe to our weekly e-mail newsletter by visiting www.mumsmail.com. Visit the Luthuli Museum Groups & individuals welcome Free entrance Tel: 032 - 559 6822/4 www.luthulimuseum.org.za � Scrapbooking Products � Weekly Classes & Special W/shops � Kiddies' Craft Classes � Perler Beads & Craft Kits Janine Esterhuizen 083 286 5656 email@example.com www.jay9scrapbooking.com We Offer: "Dance is the hidden language of the soul" Enrolment now open for evening classes in Westville! For further information contact Mandy on 083 262 5021 email@example.com or G�tlinn on 083 611 6464 email@example.com Thinking of something new to do for 2012? Join our Weekly Belly Beginners' Course starting in February. It's fun, sensual, therapeutic and exhilirating. Booking is essential as space is limited. Cost R475 Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 8 GALLERIA (ARBOUR TOWN) BRING THE ENERGY, WE HAVE GOT THE 9 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 HOW TO HELP � International Volunteers' Day 5 Dec. No-one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. International Volunteers' Day is one during which volunteers are given the chance to work on projects that contribute to economic and social development. Volunteers don't get paid � not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. Make someone's life a little easier by volunteering this festive season. Okuhle Tamella. � TAFTA will host a Christmas party on 11 December for 240 elderly residents of John Conradie House. The following donations are required: toiletries, sweets, biscuits, tea, coffee, cereal, washing powder. Contact Marlaine Naude, 083 296 5310, email@example.com. � Under an African Sky, founded by Compass Waste Services, is selling 2012 wall calendars to raise funds for CROW. Order a calendar for R150 plus postage via www.underanafricansky. co.za or e-mail email@example.com. � Reef Carneson was diagnosed with leukaemia at five months of age. Just before his first birthday he received a bone marrow transplant but shortly afterwards was diagnosed with Graft Versus Host Disease. Now aged three he faces blindness and paralysis. For info on Reef's condition and how to help contact The Sunflower Fund (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Just for Kids (email@example.com). Visit www.savebabyreef.com. � Working2Gether is an NGO in Shakashead that helps community members with basic training and to find work. Over the past year over 200 people have been connected with potential employers. To assist contact Sharon Wood, 082 828 3051. � Towels of Love. As part of the Robin Hood Foundation's Bless-a-Granny project, members of the public can donate much needed towels to elderly folk. Contact robinhoodfund@ telkomsa.net. � AIM Projects will hold two events this Christmas. 10 December Children's Christmas Party for the children of Welbedacht. Required: meal Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 10 and gift for each child. 25 December traditional Christmas Lunch for 100 people in the Welbedacht area. Required: financial donation or volunteers. Contact Selvana, 082 449 3487 or Jerome, 082 566 9486. � A Lovely Idea. A mother and her two children from Pretoria decided that instead of giving each other gifts this Christmas they would try to give the gift of life to someone and donated the cost of their tissue typing test when they recently joined the S.A. Bone Marrow Registry. To do the same contact The Sunflower Fund, 0800 12 10 82. � Bread Tags for Wheelchairs is a simple project that collects little plastic bread tags, sells them to the recycling industry and uses the money to purchase wheelchairs (at R1350 a piece) for paraplegics. In 2010 alone the recycled bread tags ensured the donation of 70 wheelchairs. To participate contact Monique, 071 083 5219, or Adri, 012 - 259 0554. Visit www.polystyrenepackaging.co.za. � McCord Hospital Children's Christmas Party takes place 3 December, 10am � 2pm at Overport Secondary School. HIV/AIDS children (80) who receive treatment at McCord will attend the party. To contribute meals, cool drinks, party packs, gifts, entertainment contact Claire Hodgkinson, McCord Hospital, 031 - 268 5882. � Support the SPCA in their quest to rescue animals and stop the cruelty perpetrated against them. Contact 031 � 579 6500. � Tristan's Courage Trust was founded by Tristan Adam Cullum, a 14 year old boy with Quadra Diplegic Cerebral Palsy who is mostly wheelchair bound. Tristan obviously has many difficulties in life and through his experiences has decided to form a charity to help other children with similar difficulties. For more info visit www. tristanscouragetrust.co.za, contact Laura Cullum, cullum.laura77@gmail. com, 084 885 3905. Send your charity info to email@example.com. All submissions printed at the Editor's discretion. Festive Celebrations ' 11 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 Festive Celebrations BOOKS: � Winnie-the-Pooh Chalkboard Activity Book � An interactive board book that comes complete with four coloured chalks. The pages have "chalkboard" sections on them suitable for drawing with chalk and contain games, tracing and colouring ideas. Beautiful! � Winnie-the-Pooh Bumper Activity Sticker Book � A well-thought-out activity book for the pre-school child containing reading, writing, shape and number activities. � Clunky Wilson (Chuggington) � Chugger train Wilson is afraid of going to the maintenance shed but after a race with friends Koko and Brewster Wilson has no choice but to go for repairs. This little book contains an interactive section at the back. � Traintastic Colouring (Chuggington) features 20 Chuggington train characters all ready to be coloured in. The Chuggington Train books are based on the DSTV series, Ceebeebies. All 3 books available from Pearson Education, www.pearson.com. DVDs: � Barbie Princess Charm School � Blair Wilson ("acted" by Barbie) is a hard-working young woman who takes care of her younger sister and sick mother. Through a lucky draw Blair is chosen to attend a finishing school in a royal kingdom where she discovers some important facts about her past! A NuMetro release. � Yogi Bear � In this rollicking adventure viewers see Yogi, the clever, talking bear messing things up big time for Ranger Smith and Jellystone Park. About to give up, Yogi rallies and uses his talents to help save the park. A NuMetro release. BOOKS: � Guinness World Records 2012 � As entertaining as ever, the latest version contains new records, old ones, information titbits about the average person plus records on different countries, and a range of subjects including the universe, skills and talents, popular culture and much more. Read about the longest beard on a woman (27.9cm), a giant picture made out of 9852 slices of toast (why?) and the most expensive movie (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - $300 million). Available at leading retail outlets. � Secrets of the Dead by Tom Harper is a modern day story interwoven with one that dates back to the early 300s in Rome. Ancient Christian symbols and history form the backdrop for murder and mystery and as the action unfolds between the two eras Abby Cormac, an investigator, finds herself intimately embroiled. Published by Random House Struik. Cost: R115. � Easy Answers to Awkward Questions by Nikki Bush and Ilze van der Merwe. Many parents feel awkward or nervous about conversations about puberty and sex. It is endorsed by Childline SA and written for children between the ages of eight and 13. The easy question-and-answer format, straight-forward manner, and fun pictures make it accessible to the reader. Written for children, it doubles as a guide for parents to answer their children's questions honestly and knowledgeably. Order from Coniston Books, email@example.com. Cost: R125. WIN WIN WIN Mum's Mail has 1 copy of each book & DVD to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 12 Books & DVDs for Kids Books for Adults Festive Celebrations ' 13 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 Festive Celebrations Toddler Product Review by Jane Linley-Thomas The Spot: A few weeks ago we went to a friend's house for a braai. It was a relaxed and chilled affair until one out-ofcontrol three year old arrived. This child was so bad you could "hear" each parent's inner dialogue regarding how they would address the unacceptable behaviour. She would hit the other children, grab toys, shout and on the whole was a real little brat. I recently came across an ingenious product called The Spot that would be very helpful in situations like these. The Spot is a non-slip machine-washable portable time-out mat. What I love about this product is that it can travel around in my handbag until required. Cooper, my little boy, must know when the bright red circle is placed down either at home, out at a friend's house, a restaurant or on holiday, I mean business. The Spot comes in three different colours and costs R120 each. To place your order contact 072 993 0754. Star in Your Own Book: When I was young my folks gave me a book called "The Mystery of Scented Mountain" and the main character's name was Jane Robyn Linley - yip, me! I was totally bowled over that this book had me as the star and mentioned my best friends' names, my school, my parents and my pet's name. It was almost too much to take in. I still have the book and although the stickers are faded, just looking at it brings all the memories back. I so wanted to make Cooper the star in his own adventure book and LizaJane made that happen. This Christmas Cooper and his dad star in their own version of "My Fishing AdvenVisit us at www.mumsmail.com 14 ture". Mike loves fishing and we often talk about our one-day Midlands get away with Coop and dad casting off and mom on the banks with a G `n T. "My Fishing Adventure" is set in the Midlands and makes mention of his cousin India, his ginger cat Fanta, as well as one of his best friends, Samke. Go and check out Liza-Jane's website (www.liza-jane.com) and create your own book for your little one. The books are very reasonably priced at R160 including postage. Contact Liza-Jane, 083 311 9033, firstname.lastname@example.com. Funny Dummy: It is no surprise why people fall about when they see this dummy! Epic, ha! Cooper must be really confused as to why he continually has hoards of hysterical people gathered around him snapping pix with their cell phones. He also has a dummy with a full set of teeth on it, too funny. Also don't you love his Tshirt!? I reckon Debs Harry would be stoked. It was sent along with a few others from one of my oldest school mates, Teri who lives in the UK. I find it really hard to find cool kids' ( especially boys') clothes - "Black Sheep" do have cute bibs and burp cloths for smaller babes. "Lady and The Punk" in Gateway has some cool "Six Bunnies" kids' clothes too. Coop has a grey hoody from there complete with "I Love Mom and Dad" tattoo-type print all over it which I love. To view the full range of these funny dummies contact Paul on email@example.com or call 083 212 1714. Source: Jane LinleyThomas, Radio Presenter and Voice Over Artist, 082 538 5511. Festive Celebrations 15 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 Festive Celebrations UVA and UVB Protection Many people are aware of the risks associated with UVB exposure but few are aware of the real risks associated with UVA exposure. UVA rays are considered to be the main cause of pigmentation, premature ageing and skin cancer and can also penetrate the skin much deeper than UVB rays. Unlike UVB, UVA rays have the ability to pass through clouds, glass and water. Applying a suitable, high protection UVA sunscreen each day can lead to the avoidance of unprotected exposure, helping to minimise the risk of developing skin cancer. Exfoliac Matifying Suncare Fluid not only has a 50+ UVB protection factor, it also contains a UVA protection factor of 42.2 which is higher than regular sun care products. This scientifically formulated, high-protection sun care fluid also provides matifying action for a non-greasy effect, which is of benefit to individuals with oily skin and yet also highly suitable for combination and normal skins. Ask yourself the following questions: Does your sunscreen leave your skin feeling and looking non-greasy? Do you know what UVA protection factor your regular sunscreen has? If the answer is no to either question, then use Exfoliac Matifying Suncare Fluid with SPF 50+ and UVA protection factor 42.2 and guarantee your UVA and UVB protection. Contact: Liza Naude, Cipla Medpro (Pty) Ltd, 021 - 917 5620. WIN WIN WIN Mum's Mail has Exfoliac Matifying Suncare Fluid to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. Durban Branch 2 - 18 December 915 Umgeni Road 031 - 303 1422 Mon - Sun: 8.30am - 4pm Pinetown Branch 2 - 15 December Cnr Richmond & Brand Road 031 - 716 4925 Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm Sat: 8am - 12.30pm Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 16 Festive Celebrations ALWAYS DREAMED OF OWNING A PINBALL MACHINE? � The Ultimate Gift � Africa's Largest Collection of Pinball Machines � Fully Restored � Relive Your Youth � Reserve Yours Now � Available Now! � Exclusive Importers of Classic Pinball Machines � Pinball has Been our Business since 1976 � The Latest Sought After, Home Entertainment and D�cor Item 082 817 9562� 083 676 5232 www.jukeboxhire.co.za � www.bigfunsa.co.za 17 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 Festive Celebrations Rainbow Hatches New Deli Loaves Rainbow, South Africa's largest chicken brand, is launching six new uniquely chicken loaves especially for deli counters. "These chicken-only products are the perfect alternative to traditional pork-based loaves," said Claire Forbes, Rainbow's Food Solutions Brand Manager. The new Rainbow range comprises: � Rainbow French Polony � traditional French Polony made from 100% chicken. � Rainbow Simply Chicken Original Polony. � Rainbow Smokey Cheese Loaf � 100% chicken loaf loaded with real smoky cheese. � Rainbow Chilli Loaf � 100% chicken loaf with a real chilli zing and brightly coloured show pieces. � Rainbow Simply Chicken Gourmet Sandwich Roll � 100% chicken roll made with leg meat only. � Rainbow Simply Chicken Smokey Chicken Roll � 100% chicken roll made with chicken breast only and enhanced with a smoky flavour. The new Rainbow deli loaves are 100% chicken and contain no pork. They are also both Halaal and HACCP compliant. Forbes said the new products would help meet increasing consumer demand for tasty and healthy alternatives to existing protein offerings. The move towards healthy eating means that many customers are switching to chicken-based (rather than pork) products which are perceived to be far healthier. The new Rainbow selection offers value for money at affordable prices. WIN WIN WIN Mum's Mail has 4 Rainbow Simply Chicken Smokey Chicken Rolls to give away to 1 lucky reader. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 18 Festive Celebrations Dr Ravena Naidoo 7 Portland Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Tel & Fax: (031) 561 4906 Cell: 082 572 3718 e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com www.dentaltranquility.co.za DENTAL SURGEON BDS DIP ODON ORTHODONTICS BDS PR. 5445965 Contracted in to Medical Aid and a Carecross Service Provider Fun filled, friendly environment. Wheel chair friendly. Nippy strollers, prams, sitters and accessories direct to the public Jason 082 963 4874 email@example.com www.nippyproduct.co.za A place for PEACE: Parents Empowered & Children Enriched New! Quality! Affordable! Wishing all our ladies a blessed holiday Our Gift to You: NO JOINING FEE FOR THE MONTHS OF DEC 2011 & JAN 2012 WHEN YOU JOIN THE GYM (Ts & Cs apply) Bring in this advert to claim your gift, worth R500, not transferable for cash For Parents: � Infant Massage Classes � Birth and Postnatal Doula Services Nurture-Now Glenwood Call 031 - 202 4751 or e-mail email@example.com now For Children (Ages 3 - 12): � Motor Development Support � Academic Support Dana 076 387 5425 firstname.lastname@example.com www.nurture-now.com Kids' Gum Boots R60 Kids' Painting Jackets R50 Orders of 50 or more Sekete Marketing 083 890 7398 � 031 - 827 5502 email@example.com � Monday: Half Price Pasta & Pizza � Tuesday: Pensioners' Day 10% off � Wednesday: Ladies' Night Free Starter with Every Meal (Cheddar Nachos, Garlic Bread or Focaccia) � Friday: Cocktail Blast 10% off all Cocktails Shop 7, Cowey Park, 123 Cowey Road, Essenwood � email@example.com � Fully Licenced WEEKLY SPECIALS! Registrations now open for 2012 Modelling Courses. Courses available for 5yrs - teens. Learn about make-up, deportment & grooming, styling & ramp. For further information contact firstname.lastname@example.com Tel: 031 - 309 6114 19 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 Festive Celebrations Tasha's Fantastic Fudge Tasha's Fantastic Fudge has been around for over 10 years. Creator and owner, Tasha Jardim, is a qualified cordon bleu chef who has always excelled in the confectionery world. Her greatgrandmother was a confectioner by trade so Tasha's cooking skills are in her genes! Tasha's Fudge is made the old-fashioned way, stirred by hand in a pot and poured out to a creamy finish. All flavours are real and no colourants are used. November 2010 saw the opening of Tasha's Fantastic Fudge first retail store offering over 30 flavours of fudge, home-made fudge ice cream, fudge sauce to make those hot fudge sundaes, and yummy butter fudge biscuits. Unusual flavours on offer include Milo, Bar One, Marmalade and Bacon, Almond, Choc Dipped, and White Chocolate and Chilli. Parties for children of all ages, book clubs, fudge tastings and networking meetings have all been held at the premises. Fudge dipping, a unique activity, is an exciting experience for the young and not so young. Tasha's also has a small coffee bar which sells the usual coffees as well as some unique one-of-a-kind fudge coffees! Tasha's philosophy is that there is always a child in us and walking into Tasha's Fantastic Fudge brings it to the fore. Tasha's Fantastic Fudge is also situated at Shop 11, Jacaranda Centre, Hilton but the products are available at a number of other outlets (visit www.tashas-fudge.co.za for details). Contact: 083 381 8483, email@example.com. WIN WIN WIN Mum's Mail has 1 hamper valued at R250 to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. 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The yellow variant was launched in November and will be welcomed by South Africa's baking community. Joining the white variant, the new yellow margarine has a slightly richer flavour and colour, which will give all baking and cooking an improved flavour. "We are answering the need identified by people who take their baking and cooking seriously and want a perfect finished product," said Hilton Cairns, Willowton Group National Marketing Manager. "Both brick variants have been formulated to meet specific requirements of the baking industry. Wooden Spoon can be used by industry specialists, home bakers or even if it is your first batch of cupcakes." People who are serious about cooking and baking will purchase both Wooden Spoon variants, using the yellow in the cooking and baking for a full flavour. The white variant, specifically formulated for use in icing and baking, will help you achieve that perfect colour to your icing. It is available in a 500g brick format, which allows for easy usage. "We understand that the end result must be perfect and we want to help our users achieve perfection," ended Cairns. Contact: www.willowtongroup.com. WIN WIN WIN Mum's Mail has 1 case of 30 x 500g bricks (yellow or white) Wooden Spoon Margarine to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 22 Floating water lilos that won't pop make excellent Christmas gifts! MIRACLES HAPPEN HERE Don't live with it! TRY CLEAR IT! R180 Free delivery in Durban Order this awesome pool beanie as well as household cleaning products online at www.costcutters.co.za email@example.com 084 672 7257 � Headaches � Asthma � Depression � Just Not Yourself � Bad Attitude � Aches & Pains � Practitioner Training � Healing Workshops 031 - 572 4059 www.bodytalksystem.com Walking Bikes for Children 3 - 5 years (max 18kg) The Nippy Whizzz bike is light, manoeuvrable & easy to maintain. The seat position is adjustable. 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Come to our Clay & Craft Caf�, let your kids choose their own piece of bisque to paint from hundreds of options available. Or pop in without the kids for some "me time" and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and indulge in a slice of cake, while you paint your bisque masterpiece. 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Think of all the food consumed and wasted, all the presents brought and wrapping thrown away, and all the miles travelled to visit relatives. With a few more conscious decisions we can still have just as much fun and lighten the load on the planet too. Here are some reasons why a real Christmas tree is better for the environment than a fake one: � Real trees are grown here, fake ones are shipped in from China. � Most artificial trees are made from metals and plastics and are not biodegradable. The best option in South Africa is to buy an indigenous tree in a pot, and plant it in your garden after Christmas. Another idea is to use a dried branch and to decorate it. Christmas Cards: You don't have to sacrifice the celebration of Christmas to make it sustainable. Send Christmas e-cards from: World Land Trust, Friends of the Earth, care2.com. Or buy charity and locally made Christmas cards instead of imported ones. Make your own recycled cards with your children. Green Gift Ideas: Once you start looking it isn't difficult to find great local gift ideas. Making local markets your main source of gifts is really a lot of fun, e.g. Woza Moya, Hillcrest Aids Centre, 031 - 765 5866. For overseas family donate a tree on their behalf via www.foodandtreesforafrica.com. Source: Lucy Watson, Ocean View Montessori School, Durban North. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 24 Passionate � Personal � Professional Michelle Cavanagh Photographer firstname.lastname@example.com 082 941 2838 Take advantage of the festive season and school holidays to update your family photographs. 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If you have ever seen a child's face light up at the sight of an inflated Santa, or squeal in delight at gaudy decorations adorning houses, or wish they could have one of the fake gifts under the fake shopping mall trees, you'll know what I mean. Christmas is a magical time for children, full of gifts, treats and special gatherings with family and friends. But the Christian message of Christmas is not that of "give me more". It is the message that because of Christmas we have already been "given it all". And what we have lasts forever. Christianity teaches children that Christmas is not just a time for getting stuff and writing wish lists, but rather a wonderful time for celebrating Jesus' birth. Children will learn that after the Christmas paper has been thrown away, the tree has been taken down, and the batteries have run out in their favourite new toy, there is something far better they have been given, something that will last and will sustain them throughout their lives. That gift is Jesus. He is truly the best gift and one that will far outlast the latest Sponge Bob DVD! Youngsters are encouraged to accept this gift from God, and to treasure the message of Christmas for the gift it really is. Children are invited to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at three Big Christmas Fun days, 13 - 15 December, at Christ Church Umhlanga. Source: Nicky Morris, Christ Church Umhlanga Children's Minister, 031 - 572 6588, firstname.lastname@example.com, www.christchurchumhlanga.co.za. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 26 The Lyndale School of Dance Glynis Van Blerk - ARAD Adv. T. Dip/RTS RAD Book now for adult ballet - coming soon to Durban North Emphasis on confidence & self esteem Classes in Waterfall, Kloof & Kokstad Contact Glynis 031 � 765 2685 � 083 773 8884 Reg. Royal Academy of Dance NIGHT MARKET: Thursday 22nd December 4pm - 10pm JANUARY MARKET: Saturday 28th January 8am - 1pm Hellenic Community Centre, 6 High Grove, Umgeni Park, Durban North Emdoneni Lodge and Game Farm in Hluhluwe offers guests intimate and comfortable 3-Star Accommodation in the form of chalets and rondavels, on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Before and after dinner, join us for evening drinks around the fire, at the Boma or on the sundowner deck. Kids' activities are well planned and structured, and are done by experienced guides who are passionate about kids and nature. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre is to care for wild Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal (Lynx), which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and are in need of care and rehabilitation. Excellent Specials for Dec/Jan - R737 per person on DBB - all cat tours free of charge, min 2 night stay! 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In the traditional household this has been viewed as the duty of a wife. The unspoken assumption is that, when all is said and done, she will be looked after in return. Lifelong maintenance has been the expectation, where a woman has no career and insufficient financial means of her own. Not any more, it seems. In a recent High Court case, a woman in her autumn years was told to make do with her minimal income, even though her husband of 15 years earned seven times more than she did. Effectively, she was told, "Get over it and look after yourself." It could mean the end of lifelong maintenance � or at least, a raising of the barrier to entry for those seeking ongoing maintenance. Source: Roger Knowles, Attorney, 031 � 563 1238. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 28 The platform for members to network, promote their business, get ideas and obtain referrals. Kickstart the New Year by creating more awareness for your business. 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Once the existence of a dismissal is established, the employer must prove that the reason for the dismissal is fair and carried out fairly and in terms of the law. In other words, a dismissal needs to be substantively and procedurally fair. Substantive fairness would include satisfying the following: � Was there a workplace rule that the employee breached? � Was the employee guilty of the offence charged? � Did the gravity of the offence justify the penalty of dismissal? Procedural fairness in respect of a Disciplinary Hearing would include: � Adequate notice. � Informing the employee of the charge/s. � Permitting the employee representation (fellow employee or union member). � Allowing the employee to call witnesses. � Ensuring the presiding officer is impartial. If there is a dispute about the fairness of a dismissal, the aggrieved employee has 30 days to refer the matter to the CCMA or the appropriate Bargaining Council. The Act provides further that a dismissal will be automatcally unfair where an employer dismisses employees for: � Joining a trade union or not joining a trade union. � Participation in a legal strike/protest action. � Refusal to work during a strike or lock-out. � Pregnancy or related reasons. � Discrimination by the employer against the employee. Contact: Tate, Nolan & Knight Attorneys, 031 - 563 1874. 29 Call Ansie Nieuwenhuis on 082 923 7850 or 031 - 903 8158 to join us for breakfast to find out more about BNI. Visit our websites www.bni.co.za and www.bni.com. WANT MORE BUSINESS? YOU ARE INVITED: � To meet a group that can increase the sales in your business. � To be the only person from your profession represented. Wishing all BNI Chapters a fantastic festive season! For a beautiful body, hands, hair, nails & feet! Would you like to earn an additional income of between 22% to 27% on personal sales? 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A relapse occurred just a few months later. Distressed, she rushed down to her gynaecologist for a consultation. During her consultation, her doctor asked her if she had eaten chicken wings. You see, the truth is in this modern day and age chickens are injected with steroids to accelerate their growth so that the needs of this society can be met. Chickens that are injected with steroids are usually given the shot at the neck or the wings. Therefore, it is in these places that the highest concentration of steroids exist. These steroids have terrifying effects on the body. Snopes Says: It is a tall tale, nothing more, an expression of widespread anxiety concerning animal products and hormones. Agricultural advances of a nature so as to not be well understood by the average person have instilled in us a sense of concern about the foods we eat. We fear that, unbeknownst to us, what we are ingesting is loaded with substances that are doing us untold amounts of harm. In particular, that anxiety focuses upon hormones and steroids that might be lurking in animal products. Poultry-related fears of this nature are misplaced. As the USFDA notes: "Residue levels of hormones in food have been demonstrated to be safe as they are well below any level that would have a known effect on humans." Source: Haden Searles, CPF Chairperson and www.snopes.com. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com NOW EGG FREE Leeanne 082 771 9847 Great tasting range of natural, flavoured, low-fat, preservative and gluten free mayonnaises. 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Take this opportunity to shred any documents that aren't needed and create files for things you need to access. � Garage: Free up floor space using hooks, shelving and baskets. Hang bicycles, garden equipment and tools and zone your space. There's much to be said for using your garage for your cars and not your junk! � Lists: If making lists helps you, then now is the time to go through your notebook, tear out the old sheets and buy a new notebook. Source: Isabelle de Grandpre, www.neatfreak.co.za or www.neatfreakshop.co.za or 082 673 9740. WIN WIN WIN Neat Freak has a Festive Season Survival e-Book to give away to all Mum's Mail readers. (e-mail neatfreak@ telkomsa.net to claim yours). 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You can purchase Glodina bath sheets for R50, bath towels for R30 and hand towels for only R15. But that's not all - Towel Kingdom is growing! A new store is opening in Ballito on 2 December, 9am, at Lemon Reef Park (behind Lifestyle Centre). Opening specials include: Glodina hand towels R12.95, Glodina bath towels R24.95 and Glodina bath sheets R39.95. Contact: Towel Kingdom, 031 � 368 4409. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 34 Tired of Carpets getting dirty quickly? 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All such exciting words � better still they describe the feeling when you give or receive a beautifully wrapped gift! Christmas is a time of giving, togetherness, family, warmth and fun. Make it a memorable, enjoyable time for yourselves and the children! Firstly, get organised! Yes, I know, we all rush around at the end but if you can get the lists written, the pressies bought and the menus planned in time, it takes the chaos and exhaustion out of it all. Secondly, decide on your theme for this Christmas � grey and red, gold and cream, blue and silver, rustic or shiny? The choices are endless. Once you have bought the presents and chosen your theme, buy your wrapping paper. A good look for wrapping is to buy tissue paper and double it with clear cellophane. It adds a glitz to the present and heightens the expectancy of what gorgeous gift is being given! Tie with your chosen ribbon and attach the card to the ribbon and at the same time attach a Christmas bauble and tie them both into the bow. Another way of wrapping gifts is to wrap in a gift. Take a dish cloth or a scarf and wrap the gift with the scarf. Scrunch up the fabric and tie with a ribbon in a bow � now your special wrapping is also the gift! A sarong also works well for this. A cosmetic bag works the same way � place your gift in the cosmetic bag and tie a big, generous bow through the eye of the zip handle. Contact: Louise Kelly, Green with Envy Nursery, Function Venue and Gift Shop, 031 � 202 0348, 082 803 3425. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 36 Pam Golding Properties An International Associate of Savills greenwithenvy NURSERY, LANDSCAPING & GIFT SHOP Redeem this advert for a free cup of filter coffee in our garden restaurant. Valid until the end of January 2012. 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Just like other beginner dancers, Nuweyra began by learning such movements as "hip snaps", "figures of eight" and "shimmies". For Shall We Dance she participated in a variety of dances and her goal is to finish all seven BDASA exams. When Nuweyra fell pregnant she visited her doctor who, because she had no risk factors, gave her permission to continue dancing. "There are limitations though," said Nuweyra, "so I can't do hip movements that are too sharp or do too many shimmies. If in doubt I speak to my dance teacher, Senta Duffield, who is well qualified to advise me." Senta explained further: "Belly dancing is perfectly safe as long as the pregnant dancer has been dancing for quite a while beforehand � it isn't a good idea to try develop the `belly dance' muscles while pregnant. But if the pregnancy is going well and the doctor approves it, belly dancing can then really help keep the mother's abdominal muscles strong for labour!" 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Our pupils feed into many primary, private and state schools (Glenwood, Berea, Penzance, Gordon Road Girls and DPHS). Our philosophy is to provide a stimulating but relaxed and secure atmosphere in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. � Our child centered programme ensures your child's educational needs are met: music, pre-literacy and pre-numeracy, pre-writing skills, development play and language development � Birth (3 months) - Grade R � Qualified and professionally trained teachers plus assistants � Pro-active, goal orientated, caring environment � Seven extra mural activities � Healthy and delicious menu breakfast, lunch & snacks provided � Safe drop off zone insert picture monday Enrolments for 2012 now open COME AND EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LITTLE 67 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 EDUCATION & SCHOOLING Absolute Au Pairs Absolute Au Pairs is a Ballitobased child minder placement agency passionate about providing a tailor-made, quality service to families across KZN. The agency understands it can be daunting leaving your children in the care of another person, no matter how well qualified a candidate. This is why they take pride in offering candidates who have been screened, reference/ character checked and personally interviewed. Owner, Jessica Galloway, who has worked as a remedial tutor and au pair for over five years, believes in dealing with each family on a personal basis. She assesses their unique childcare requirements, which gives the candidates peace of mind, knowing that the agency offers a safe and structured environment for au pairs and families. Absolute Au Pairs also offers a hotel and establishment babysitting service, and was the sole agency chosen to offer childcare services to guests at the Hilton Hotel in Durban during the International Olympic Conference this year. 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An NQF Level 5 accredited Montessori teaching qualification, the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development, run over one year and offered through Montessori Centre South Africa (MCSA) in association with Montessori Life Pre-Primary Language and Teaching Academy, provides an excellent opportunity to aspiring teachers. What is Montessori Education? Montessori is an approach to early education that focuses on the immense capacity of children to absorb information when given the freedom and independence to learn at their own pace. It takes into account how children's thought processes differ from those of adults. Dr Maria Montessori founded this philosophy as far back as 1900. It's over 100 years since the first Montessori school was established in Rome in 1907 and today there are over 300 Montessori pre-schools situated across South Africa and many thousands across the globe. Source: Nicky Rodseth, Principal, Montessori Life Pre-Primary, 072 444 7277, firstname.lastname@example.com. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 70 Confident, Capable, Believing in Themselves, Enjoying Learning, Having Fun & Making Friends in a Safe & Secure Environment. You Want The Best For Your Child...Yes? We Want The Best For Your Little Ones Too & We've Been Doing Just That With Excellence For Years. Montessori Life, an established Pre-School situated in the Village of Sunningdale is Enrolling Now For 2012. Speak To Us... 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Contact 031 - 564 2567. � RAIN FARM GAME & LODGE: Restaurant 7 days a week, Umhlali. Contact 032 - 815 1050. EDUCATION � BOOKS2YOU: 5 � 10 Dec, 8.30am � 5pm, Unit 6 Afriscan Park, 21 Shepstone Rd, New Germany. Fantastic sale on thousands of titles. Contact Paula, 082 907 1573, email@example.com. ENTERTAINMENT � STUFFED TURKEYS: 9 � 18 Dec, Rhumbelow Theatre. Contact Computicket, 0861 915 8000. � CINE CATALINA � MINI FILM FESTIVAL: 8 � 18 Dec, Catalina Theatre. Cost: R25 per screening, R40 double feature, R50 triple feature. Contact 031 � 305 6889, www.strictlytickets.com. � HOME BREWED: 22 � 24 Dec, 8pm, Catalina Theatre. Contact 031 � 305 6889, www.strictlytickets. com. � MAN UP A TREE: 3 Dec, 10am, Bluff Eco Park, Bluff. Contact Jean, 082 560 7185. � THE ADVENTURES OF GARY THE GECKO & THE UNDERBUGS: 13 � 23 Dec, 10am, Durban Botanic Gardens. Contact Jean, 082 560 7185. � BOEP IDLES: Until 31 Dec, Heritage Theatre, Tues � Sat evening, Sun lunch, special lunch-time shows. Contact 031 � 765 4197. � HIGHWAY MUSIC SCHOOL � SHOWCASE BY STUDENTS: 10 Dec, 2pm, 7 Old Main Rd, Gillitts. Free entrance. � CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND THE WHOLE SH'BANG: 15 & 16 Dec, Rhumbelow Theatre. Contact 082 499 8636. � CAT INDIE FILM FESTIVAL: 8 � 18 Dec, Catalina Theatre. Contact 031 � 305 6889, www.catalinatheatre.co.za. � AN ANIMAL TAIL � CHILDREN'S THEATRE: 13 � 21 Dec, Catalina Theatre. Contact 031 � 305 6889, www.catalinatheatre.co.za. 89 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 DEC/JAN DIARY � DOLPHINS BY STARLIGHT: 14 � 18 Dec, 7pm, uShaka Marine World Dolphin Stadium. Cost: R110 adults, R95 children. Contact 031 � 328 8000. � KURT DARREN & BOBBY VAN JAARSVELD ENTERTAINMENT: 28 Dec, 6pm, Wet `n Wild, uShaka Marine World. Cost: R120 p.p. Contact 031 � 328 8000. � DEADMAU5 MUSIC CONCERT: 2 Dec, Wave House, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Computicket, 0861 915 8000. � LIL' WAYNE MUSIC CONCERT: 11 Dec, Wave House, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Computicket, 0861 915 8000. � PRE-SCREENINGS AT CINEMA NOUVEAU: Once a month, Sun 5pm, Gateway Nouveau. Visit www. sterkinekor.com. � ALICE IN WONDERLAND ADULT PANTO: Until 31 Dec, Tues � Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm, SunZone, Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World. Cost: R100 � R120. Contact Ailsa, 083 250 2690. � SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS: Starts 6 Dec. Booking special until 4 Dec � reserve 10 & only pay for 8. Contact Ailsa (Going Places), 083 250 2690. Or book through Computicket, 0861 915 8000. � CONCERT IN THE CATHEDRAL: 15 Dec, 6.30pm � 8.30pm, St Paul's Cathedral. A South African Opera with a Twist of P.J. Powers. Cost: R150. Contact Tracy, 031 � 811 9550. � CRAZY DIAMOND � A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD: 24 Jan, Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Contact 031 � 566 3045. � DESPERATE FIRST LADIES � EVITA BEZUIDENHOUT: 25 & 26 Jan, Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Contact 031 � 566 3045. � ALL'S JUST JINJER: 27 Jan, Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Contact 031 � 566 3045. � DANCING IN THE STREET: 31 Jan � 11 March, Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Contact 031 � 566 3045. WIN WIN WIN Mum's Mail has 2 tickets for 1 lucky reader. Visit www. mumsmail.com to enter. � BIG TOP ROCK: Until 8 Jan, Barnyard Theatre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. Contact 031 � 566 3045. � LIVE MUSIC BY MURPHY: Mon 5pm & Sun 3pm � late, Coimbra, Queensmead Mall, Umbilo. Sunday special: traditional 3-course meal, R45. Contact Leighton, 072 329 2238. � MYSTERY GHOST BUS TOURS: Any night, for groups of 30 or more people. Included: "Pub & Grub", haunted houses, poltergeists, graveyards & much more. Bookings: Computicket, 0861 915 8000. FESTIVE SEASON EVENTS � CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY CRAFT PROGRAMME: 12 � 20 Dec & 3 � 6 Jan, 8am � 12pm, Scrapbooking etc. @ Jay-9's, 083 286 5656. � DECEMBER MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: 12 � 15 Dec, 9am � 4pm, Westville Theatre Club. Musical theatre workshop culminating in evening performance. Ages 10 � 17. Contact Gill, 083 326 3257, Andrea, 082 994 0984. � UMHLANGA SUMMER CARNIVAL: 9 � 23 Dec, Umhlanga Main Beach & Village. Surfing competition, games, Miss/Mr Umhlanga, Carols by Candlelight, Street Party. Contact Carroll, 082 901 9288. � FITNESS MANIACS HOLIDAY TRAINING: 30 Nov � 25 Jan, Wed 5.30pm & Sat 7am, Westville & Umhlanga. Contact Wendy, wendy@fitnessmaniacs. co.za, 083 560 0328. � HOLIDAY CRAZYFIT CLASSES FOR CHILDREN: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1 � 15 Dec, 8.30am � 10.30am. Venue: in front of Durban Under Water club on the beach. Age: 4 � 18. Cost: R600. Contact bronwyn@ fit4health.co.za. � JAYNIE'S MARKET DAY: 10 Dec, 10am � 3pm, Parkhill Bowling Club, Umhlanga Rocks. Contact Jaynie, 083 345 4736, email@example.com. � CHRISTMAS CRAFT & FLEA MARKET: 16 Dec, 10am � 4pm, Longmynd Building, 24 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest. Contact 031 � 765 5866. � WONDER MARKET: 27 Nov � 18 Dec, 9am � 3pm, Chris Saunders Park. Visit www.wondermarket. co.za. � CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION: 2 � 4 Dec, Gateway Boulevard. Contact 031 � 827 6316/7, email@example.com. � CHRISTMAS ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE FAIR: 4 Dec, 9.30am � 3pm, La Lucia Mall, La Lucia. Contact Sandy, 082 705 4882. � CHRISTMAS FAIR: 9, 10 & 11 Dec, Green With Envy, 281 Vause Rd, Musgrave. Contact 031 � 202 0348. � CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY: 2.30pm � 5.30pm, Sunningdale Park. Cost: R80 per child. Visit Sunningdale Pharmacy to book & provide a gift. � CHRISTMAS FAIR: 3 Dec, 8am � 1pm, Sarnia Primary School. Contact Sue Boswell, 082 822 2088. � LA LUCIA MALL FESTIVE SEASON ACTIVITIES: 7 Dec � 2 Jan, Sidewalk Sale, Gift Wrapping Service, SPCA Tree of Love, Victorian Carollers, Crawford Flautists. Contact Cindene, 031 � 562 8420. � CHRISTMAS AT THE HOME CENTRE: 10, 11, 17 & 18 Dec, children's entertainment including Santa (9am � 2pm). Visit www.thehomecentreshopping. co.za. � LUCKY BEAN CHRISTMAS EVENTS: Tues � Sun, 6 � 21 Dec, 9am � 4.30pm, 10 Cadmoor Rd, Assagay. Pedicures, cupcake icing, Christmas sand art. Contact Donnae, 082 216 3892. � CHRISTMAS AT HERITAGE MARKET: 10, 16, 17 & 19 Dec, 10am � 2pm, Meet Father Christmas. Contact 031 � 765 2500. � NORTH POLE NEVERLAND AT HILLCREST CORNER: For the month of Dec; Santa's Craft Corner, Christmas Elves, Festive Charity Drop (for the Robin Hood Foundation), Hillcrest Corner Shopping Centre, www.hillcrestcorner.co.za. � HOLIDAY CLUB: 12 � 21 Dec, 8am � 1pm, The Litchi Orchard, Ballito. Cost: R100 per child, R80 per sibling. Contact Cheryll, 082 8576374, theparents@ telkomsa.net. LEISURE/ACTION � ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP FOR WOMEN: 4-week outdoor fitness programme, 3/5 days per week, Northwood School. Visit www.AdventureBootCamp. co.za. � S.A. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: 9 � 17 Dec, Durban Shongweni Club, cnr Cliffdale & Kassier Rd. Contact Louise, 031 � 768 1251. � INCHANGA CHOO CHOO: 11, 18, 26 Dec; 2 &8 Jan; 8.30am & 12.30pm. 18 Dec, 5pm Christmas Carols. 1 Jan, 12.30pm & 5pm. Kloof to Inchanga (return trips). Contact 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za. � TRAIL RUN/WALK: 4 Dec, 8am, Green Hub Riverside Sports. Contact Hildegard or Buzz Bolton, 031 � 562 1153. � THE UMHLANGA SUMMER CARNIVAL TRAIL RUN & WALK: 18 Dec, 6am, Umhlanga Main Beach. Cost: Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 90 DEC/JAN DIARY R100 for 18km, R60 for 12km. Contact Hildegard or Buzz Bolton, 031 � 562 1153. � FREE SUNFIT CLASSES WITH LISA RALEIGH: Mon - Fri, 5.30pm � 6.30pm, Sundeck, Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World. Kickboxing, zumba, bootcamp, yoga & kettle bells. Visit www.suncoastcasino.co.za. � SOCIAL TENNIS CLUB: 3 times per week, La Lucia Tennis Club, La Lucia Mall. Contact Pam, 031 � 564 4344 or Richard, 031 � 561 1224. � GIBA GORGE CYCLING & TRAIL RUNNING: 12 � 17 Dec, 9am � 12pm (night ride on 17th). Training for beginners & novices, different age groups. Contact 083 307 9046, email@example.com. � DURBAN ICE RINK: Leisure & figure skating, ice hockey, parties, events & conferencing. Contact 031 � 332 4597, 073 128 3210. � MINI STEAM TRAIN RIDES: 2nd Sun of the month, from 10am, Virginia Circle, 082 577 2067. � NATAL SHARKS' BOARD: Tue, Wed & Thurs 9am & 2pm, Sun 2pm. Contact 031 - 566 0431. Early morning Boat tours, 082 403 9206. WIN WIN WIN Mum's Mail has 3 sets of family tickets to a Sharks' Board Show to give away. Visit www.mumsmail. com to enter. Contact Andrea, 082 820 8986. The Market is located 2.6km from Howick on the Karkloof Road. Access is gained off the D507. � ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am � 2pm, Essenwood Park. MEETINGS � TOASTMASTERS: 25 Jan, 6pm, Umhlanga Hospital boardroom. Contact Attie Swanepoel, 082 490 6784, email@example.com. � TODDLE TOTS: Thurs, 3pm, Grace Family Church, Umhlanga. Contact Kate, 031 � 575 9300. � THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: 1st Wed of the month, 6pm. A support group for parents who grieve the death of a child. Venue: Oscars, Durban North. Contact Vera, 074 870 9797. � STEP UP, JUMP START & YOUTH CHURCH: Sun, from age 3 � Grade 7. Venue: Grace Family Church, Umhlanga. Contact Karen, 083 775 2188. � SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Mon of the month, Bulwer Road. Contact Joy, 083 256 5993. � CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Thurs 5pm - 7pm, Netcare Parklands Hospital. Contact Bernice, 031 � 242 4129. � CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 2nd Sat of the month, 2pm � 4.30pm, Overport. Contact Ridwana, 071 684 9010. MARKETS � PINETOWN ROOFTOP FLEA MARKET: Sun, 9am � � BIG SISTERS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Tues of the 3.30pm, Pine Walk Centre. Contact Lee-Ann, 071 month. Support group for victims of crime. Venue: 681 3570. Victory Christian Academy. Contact Carol, 084 810 � GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET: Sun, 10am � 4469, email@example.com. 3.30pm. Uitsig Rd, Durban North. Festive fun: 4, 16 & 18 Dec. Contact Lyn, 083 262 3693. NATURE/OUTDOORS � WHOLEFOOD NIGHT MARKET: � 1 Dec, COP 17 � DRIEFONTEIN GARDEN CENTRE: Monthly garden Green Hub Festival, Blue Lagoon � 15 Dec, 5pm � club. Retail centre now at the Litchi Orchard, Salt 10pm, The Quays, Browns Rd, Point Development. Rock. Contact 032 � 525 7748 (retail nursery), 032 Contact Tracey, 072 552 8152. � 946 0850 (office). � KLOOF COUNTRY MARKET: 1st & 3rd Sat of the � GUIDED WALKS - UMHLANGA LAGOON NATURE month, 8am � 11.30am, Robyndale Centre, 10 Msen- RESERVE: Daily, leaving from Breakers Resort. 90 ga Rd, Kloof. Contact Linda, 082 454 3181, linda@ minutes, with trained guides, suitable for children. healinghandskzn.co.za. Contact 031 - 566 4018 or Breakers 031 � 561 2271. � UMHLANGA FARMERS' MARKET: Wed, 9.30am � � GUIDED WALKS - HILLCREST SPRINGSIDE NATURE 1pm, Autumn Drive, Prestondale. Contact Martin, RESERVE: 2nd Sun & 2nd Wed of the month, 8.30am 084 840 2646. for 2 hours. Next walks: 11 & 14 Dec, 8 & 11 Jan. � DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES' MONTHLY MARKET: Contact Sue, 031 � 765 6809. Sat 10 Dec 10am � 3pm & Sat 21 Jan 10am � 2pm, Northdene. Contact Trudi, 076 903 2112. SPECIAL EVENTS � LITCHI ORCHARD MARKET: � 3 Dec, 9am � 1pm, � COP 17 EVENTS: Until 10 Dec, various times & Farmers' Market � 9 Dec, 5pm � 9pm, Night Mar- venues. Walkabout, Art exhibitions, Rooftop Garket � 17 Dec, 9am � 1pm, Christmas fare � 21 Dec, dens, Music, Football, Theatre, Beach Party, Green 12pm � 8pm, Litchi Fest, Salt Rock. Contact Jeremy, Festival, Climate Train. Contact Tumbleweed, 083 032 � 525 5118. 627 7249. � NIGHT MARKET: 1st Thurs of the month, The � CHRISTMAS CAKE ORDERS: Before 5 Dec, delivQuays (31 Signal Rd), Point Waterfront. Contact ery by 10 Dec. Contact Lisa Smart-Campos, smartDarryl, 072 820 3513. ART Group, 073 953 6771. � THE FOOD MARKET: 22 Dec, 4pm � 10pm, Christmas Night Market, 28 Jan, 8am � 1pm. Hellenic VENUES Community Centre, Durban North. Contact 084 505 � ACTION CRICKET: Book your year-end function at 0113, firstname.lastname@example.com. Action Cricket, Durban North. Action sports & menu � iHEART MARKET: 1st Sat of the month, 9am � combos. Contact Nitsa, 031 � 569 2173. 2pm, Moses Mabhida Stadium. Christmas markets: 3, 10 & 17 Dec. Contact 083 378 1237, thejoyteam@ Send your February 2012 Diary Dates to gmail.com. firstname.lastname@example.com & email@example.com with � HIRSCH'S MORNING MARKET: Wed, 8am � 12pm, "Durban Diary" in the subject line before Hirsch's, Umhlanga, 031 � 570 4000. 10 January. Entries will be published space � THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET: Every Wed & permitting & at the Editor's discretion. Fri 6pm - 10pm, Sun 10am - 5pm, Jacko Jackson Please confirm all details of events with Drive. Contact Marc, 084 353 5866. contact person. � SHONGWENI FARMERS' & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6am � 10.30am. Cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, As- Wishing all our readers and advertisers sagay. Contact 083 777 1674. � KARKLOOF FARMERS' MARKET: Sat, 7am - 11am. a fabulously festive and fun holiday. e.& o. e 91 Visit us at www.mumsmail.com WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY The Wilderness Act The "Wilderness Act" is a duo consisting of vocalist, Portia Malunga-Rowling, and guitarist, Jonathan van den Berg. The duo features prominently on the local calendar and is suited to weddings, birthdays or corporate lunches, at which mellow but classy sounds are required for entertainment or as a backdrop. The styles of music they play are Swing, Bossa-nova, ballads, modal, jazz standards and improvisations, virtuoso guitar and top 40 hits. The Wilderness Act has played at various private and corporate functions as well as at the following venues: Splashy Fen, White Mountain Festival, Society (Florida Road), Centre for Jazz (UKZN), NSA Gallery (Glenwood), Badgers (Glenwood), Spiga D'Oro and The Collective (both Florida Road). You can see them every Saturday at The Corner Caf�, Glenwood, from 12pm to 2pm. Apart from doing gigs with The Wilderness Act Jon is also the keyboardist for "The La Els" (winners of the 2010 Global Moguls competition). He has travelled and worked abroad but has made Durban his home. Jon teaches private guitar, keyboard and bass lessons at Eden College Durban, St Henry's Marist Brothers College and Glenwood Christian School. He is also involved in various projects including duo jazz guitar, a 90s cover band, a house/lounge band (with DJ) and is a virtuoso instrumental soloist. Portia has a deep and melodious voice. She is equally talented, has lived in the U.K., is married and has one child. Jon and Portia are a win-win combination. For your year-end functions/weddings or to arrange lessons in guitar, keyboard and bass guitar contact Jon van den Berg, email@example.com, 082 906 1444. Live Vocalist and Guitar Duo for corporate/private functions and events The Wilderness Act email@example.com � 082 906 1444 � � � � � � Luxury Boutique Style Lodge 276km North of Durban Daily Elephant Interaction Romantic Wedding Venue Big 5 Game Viewing Children's Phumba Club Visit us at www.mumsmail.com Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 92 92 WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION 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. SPECIAL - FROM R800 PER NIGHT (MAX 10 PEOPLE) Starts 9 Dec Arthur Christmas 082 781 8611 or 073 583 0518 "MAUREEN" SAR CLASS 3BR 1912 - 2012 (100 YEARS IN SERVICE) Umg eni Steam Railway Starts 23 Dec Adventures of Tin Tin (3D) FATHER CHRISTMAS CHOO CHOO PLUS CHRISTMAS CAROLS � 17:00 Sunday 18 Dec FATHER CHRISTMAS CHOO CHOO � 8:30 & 12:30 Monday 26 Dec � 12:30 & 17:00 Sunday 1 Jan � 8:30 & 12:30 Monday 2 Jan � 8:30 & 12:30 Sunday 8 Jan Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (All Return Trips) � Adults R150 � Pensioners R130 � Children R120 (All return trips) At Inchanga Station: Craft Market, Museum, Food to Suit most Tastes, Picnic Area. www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za or phone 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003 93 Visit us at www.mumsmail.com THE INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN � 8:30 & 12:30 Sunday 11 & 18 Dec National Call Centre 0861 2463 00 (8:30am - 9pm) Or Book Online www.cinecentre.co.za All Bookings Are Done By Credit Card ONLY ONLINE BOOKING CLASSIFIEDS ARE YOU MOVING? NEED BOXES? HEALTH & WELLBEING STRESSED OUT!!! 1 /2 hr Aromatherapy Back Massage OR 1 /2 hr Reflexology R70 each GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE � Wardrobe Boxes � Linen Boxes � General Cartons � Bubblewrap � Corroboard � Tissue Paper � Tapes & Labels Laura Coetzer 084 606 7533 SPEECH & DRAMA PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING STUDIO www.moveobox.co.za Mogi's Beauty & Health 189 Bartle Rd, Umbilo, Dbn 031 - 205 7763 / 205 1163 083 230 5732 email@example.com www.mogisbeautyandhealth.co.za 1 bedroom (4 sleeper) self-catering holiday cottage on the beach. New listing - all school holidays still available. Regret not suitable for kiddies under 4 years old or the elderly. 072 253 3980 firstname.lastname@example.com LEISURE BAY (KZN SOUTH COAST) MELISSA'S BAKERY & CATERING � � � � � � � � � � Cupcakes Cakes Muffins Koeksisters Tarts Desserts Quiche Savouries Pies Platters Dinner Parties & Event Catering 076 550 0336 THE WOODCUTTER For all your tree felling requirements � Free quotations and advice � Insured � Landscaping � Renovations and additions � All jobs completed to customer's satisfaction � 25 years' experience PROFESSIONAL AND CARING SUPERVISION WORK FROM HOME Be your own boss! � Great support � Training provided � We have been in business for over 30 years in over 80 countries � Low start-up and low risks Call 083 357 3765 to book your seat at the next presentation. � Tuition in Speech and Drama � Public Speaking � International Exams � Groups � Individuals � Gr R to adult Tel: 031 - 811 6081 082 659 5050 firstname.lastname@example.com Wishing our readers and advertisers a safe and happy Christmas! Justin 082 936 3093 WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY NuMetro is giving away a `Something Borrowed' DVD to five lucky readers. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com 94 WIN WIN WIN!!! SNOW WHITE Treat your kids this festive season and bring them along to see Snow White! 95 To advertise call 031 - 573 1731 Mum's Mail � Tel: 031 - 573 1731 � Fax: 031 - 573 2204 � www.mumsmail.com