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A Country Break At Brahman Hills

Issue 173 | Durban | November 2019

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From the Editor’s Desk Unbeatable Value at Excess Factory Shop Nifty & Thrifty Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for Moms Sumptuous Christmas Ballet at the Playhouse A Country Break at Brahman Hills Jennifer Lopes Tax & Accounting Dip, Dot & Dazzle in 3 Easy Steps Bargain Books Book Reviews

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Delicious Life / Home Life 16 18

Get Hooked on John Dory’s Pearl Walk Bring Health and Life to Your Garden

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life 20 22 24 28

National Children’s Day World Diabetes Day End-of-Year Fatigue: Prepare for “Silly Season” Healthy Dinner Recipes

Educated Life/Kids’ Life 30

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St Marys DSG: Fostering Independence and Leadership Skills Achieve Inner Freedom through Journey Therapy DIY Teacher’s Appreciation Gift Little Actors Speech, Drama & Etiquette Academy Glowing Magic Milk Science Experiment You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Got a Totem Teepee Hygiene in Indoor Play Areas Under the Spotlight Telling the Time is Easy Peasy with Mimbee

Party Life

44 WIN a Beautiful Caylee Grand Wooden Dollhouse 46 - 47 Diary Dates for November

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The Mum’s Mail Team

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Cover Photographer: Oscar O’Ryan

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From the Editor’s Desk...

It has been quite a whirlwind month for us at Mum’s Mail! For those of you who don’t know, Victoria and Andrew Arthur have sold Mum’s Mail and we now have new owners – Novus Print!

and sadly had to say goodbye to our beloved Daniella Geldenhuys. We welcome Meghan Dewet as our new accounts/booking clerk and Mechelle Gindra as our admin manager. Our two sales reps, Bev and Anisha, and our designer, Wendy Offer, are still with us and it’s business as usual! So expect to see lots of fun and informative issues coming your way!

After working with Victoria and Andrew for three years, we are very sad to say goodbye, but we wish them all the best as they head back to the U.K. We will also miss their darling little dog, Nunu, as she was also part of the family at the Mum’s Mail HQ! I have now stepped into the editor’s role, and I look forward to taking Mum’s Mail into a bright future!

This month we have some excellent articles for you - from festive budgeting tips and health advice to kids’ activities, book reviews and giveaways! Look out for our exciting new events section too. I really hope you enjoy reading this issue, and I can’t wait to see where the future takes us.

Have a fabulous November!

I hope you enjoy reading my “first” edition as editor, although I have been at Mum’s Mail for Sarah almost six years as sub-editor. Our team remains xxx largely the same, but we have two new faces,

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Unbeatable Value at Excess Factory Shop Excess Factory Shop is THE place to go for gifts of all kind – especially at this time of year when you are looking for endof-year gifts for colleagues and teachers, and Christmas gifts for family and friends.

I recently visited their newly painted store, and boy oh boy did I find some DEALS! Seriously, I bought a basket full of gorgeous gifts, and all sorts of goodies for my home that I

didn’t really need, but they were more! So when you start your Christmas shopping, be sure just too gorgeous not to buy! to visit Excess Factory Shop!

Don’t miss their Hot Dot Sale, They have a lovely range of which starts on the 25th of teachers’ gifts, branded with special messages for teachers. every month (if the 25th is on a Sunday or public holiday, One that I just loved was a then the working day before) mini pack of highlighters that and ends on the last day of the says “you were the highlight month, or while stocks last! Pop of my year.” But there are in and enjoy their unbeatable loads of other cool gifts, from prices and quality. hand cream and hand wash to stationery – all with special Visit them at 16 Wolseley messages for your teacher.

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Nifty & Thrifty LastMinute Christmas Ideas for Moms

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Being this year’s Christmas host might seem a bit overwhelming, but there are quite a few nifty and thrifty tricks moms can still pull off before and during this festive season’s shenanigans.

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BUDGET Stick to a Christmas budget amount - even if it does not seem like much. This will ensure that moms have an amount to keep in mind during their last-minute shopping trips.

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GIFTS There are various frugal gift options that moms can consider.

• Stock a sock with affordable candy and chocolates.

• Compile a handmade recipe book.

• Buy an affordable coffee mug and include affordable ingredients and the recipe of an easy cake-in-a-cup.

• The gift of experience - make vouchers for family members or friends such as a shoulder massage, a free haircut or a baking class.

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CHRISTMAS DAY ACTIVITIES • Swimming pool and outdoor games: Marco Polo, water volleyball or water balloon dodge ball are all fun games to consider. Encourage the kids to decorate one tree in the garden or the whole yard.

• A short movie marathon can be a good idea, especially if the weather is not great.

• Board games are a fun and exciting way to get the family involved in some teamwork.

FOOD & SNACKS Ask family and friends to club in or bring certain food-related items along - it is always nice to have diverse dishes at the Christmas table.

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Sumptuous Christmas Ballet at the Playhouse

A sumptuous ballet, A Christmas Carol: The Story of Scrooge, presented by The Playhouse Company in partnership with the Cape Town City Ballet, will have two performances at Durban’s Playhouse Opera theatre over the festive season.

The ballet is among highlights of the Durban arts body’s jam-packed Christmas season programme which includes a jazz concert, a comedy show, a wildlife-themed Gcina Mhlophe production for the young, and a lavish Christmasthemed concert with the KZN Philharmonic and guest artists.

Inspired by the famous Charles Dickens novella, first published in London in 1843, A Christmas

Carol: The Story of Scrooge will be performed in the Playhouse Opera theatre at 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday 6 and 7 December and 3pm on Sunday 8 December. Perfect fare for the whole family this holiday season, this fun and enchanting dance delight has been created by South African dance doyenne Veronica Paeper and will feature lighting design by Wilhelm Disbergen.

The production, featuring 40 dancers, tells the story of the elderly, mean and misery Ebenezer Scrooge, who gets opportunities to reassess the error of his ways and become a kinder and gentler man after he is visited by ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future one cold Christmas Eve.

Tickets for A Christmas Carol: The Story of Scrooge cost R150, R180 and R220.

They can be bought at the Playhouse box-office – phone (031) 3699 596/40 – or online and at Pick n Pay outlets via WebTickets (the customer support line is 086 111 0005).

Pictured on the front cover is Kirstel Patterson from the Cape Town City Ballet.

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A Country Break at Brahman Hills

My husband and I were recently invited to experience a weekend at Brahman Hills in the KZN Midlands. I can honestly say it was the most relaxing weekend I’ve had since having our son six years ago! We left our son with Granny for the weekend and off we went!

We stayed in one of the self-catering cottages at Springholm, a short drive from the main hotel. It is the most beautiful setting, with abundant bird life and glorious peace and quiet! Our cottage was right on the dam and the view was spectacular, especially at sunset.

Brahman cattle. The cottages and rooms have been tastefully decorated and equipped with quality utilities. All guests at Springholm have unrestricted access to the facilities at Brahman Hills.

Menu - which is what we got to taste. The food was superb, and the atmosphere lent itself to a romantic date night, which we so seldom get to enjoy! We enjoyed decadent three-course meal and a bottle of wine.

We were also treated to a luxurious 90 minute spa treatment at Brahman Hills Spa– Dave had a full body hot stone massage with a detox bath, and I had a pampering 90 minute facial and shoulder massage. We were so spoilt and the therapists are amazing – I can’t wait to go back there!

Before leaving on the Sunday, we were treated AGAIN to a Sunday carvery lunch at The Stables. This was amazing and the choice of food was lovely.

It was a great way to end off a fantastic weekend!

Overall our stay at Brahman Hills was memorable – our accommodation was There is a variety of dining comfortable (I especially If you are looking for a place options at Brahman Hills, and enjoyed sleeping in in the to unwind and get away from we tried most of them! We had mornings under the luxurious the city life, this is definitely a delicious dinner at Brahman duvet), the food was delicious, the place to go. We enjoyed Hills Café on the first night – this the staff were friendly and peaceful walks around the dam venue is a more casual dining accommodating, and most of and relaxing evenings on our area where families will feel at all, it was just so relaxing! deck. home, and the food was lovely.

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Bargain Books Book Reviews FOR CHILDREN

I GO QUIET by Davis Ouimet. This is a story of how an introverted girl struggling to find her place in a noisy world, finds her own voice in her own way. This gorgeously illustrated hardcover picture book will capture your heart.

THE UNWORRY BOOK by Alice James.

Anxiety has become a regular part of our society and daily lives for both children and adults. This hardcover book is filled with ways to assist in letting go of worries. There are great activities and stress-busting tips to assist with scrunching up stress, scribbling and calming the mind.

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Get Hooked on John Dory’s Pearl Walk

John Dory’s Pearl Walk is a Family, Seafood, Sushi & Grill restaurant in the heart of Umhlanga.

Visit them for the best in fresh fish, sushi and a variety of mouth-watering grills for the whole family. They’ll have you hooked after the first bite! They also have a lovely kids’ play area so parents can relax and enjoy their meal while the kids pay!

Making a Difference John Dory’s is committed to sustainable business practice through its Eco Voyage sustainability programme. In collaboration with John Dory’s franchisees and partners, they are making a concerted effort to ensure their Environmental Sustainability Policy is a living reality in their restaurants.

“As a seafood restaurant, our business is reliant on this fragile resource, therefore we will continue to drive the strategy of procuring products that are sustainably sourced and managed,” says Joe Stead, Environmental Sustainability manager, Spur Corporation.

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Bring Health and Life to Your Garden

Contribute your own little piece of Eden to the Earth and invite the buzz, whir and tweet of some colourful little guests that will appreciate it as much as you do. The beautiful colours and scents that attract these special creatures are also a treat for your own senses.

Edibles in your Garden Cape Gooseberries (Physalis edulis) is a quick-growing annual or perennial fruit plant that originates in South America. It has been grown extensively in many parts of South Africa for the little golden berries that are produced in abundance, on bushes that can reach a height of about 1m. Gooseberries are a worthwhile fruit to grow in your garden as they are excellent for making jams, jellies, desserts, chutneys and wine. Grow them from seed, in almost any, well-drained soil - they even cope with poor or impoverished soils. Position them in full sun in an open, exposed area where the plants can literally grow wild. You can grow them all year round in frost-free climates.

decorated with bright yellow. It is used mostly as a flowering bedding plant and as an ornamental pot plant. Plant in well-drained soil, enriched with compost in a sunny position. Twinspurs (Diascia barberae): A dainty little perennial plant originating from the Drakensberg mountain range. It produces numerous upright stems growing to 30cm tall. The tubular flowers are a rich salmon pink in colour. They grow best in full sun and look spectacular in rock gardens, especially tucked into joints and cracks between large rocks.

Birds and insects Encouraging birds, bees and butterflies in your garden is a great way to nurture an environment that supports biodiversity. These creatures are crucial pollinators in our eco-system and every small haven created for them ensures a better future for our green and wild life. The way to attract these pretty creatures is to make sure your garden has a ready supply of what they love and need. And think variety: the bigger the variety in your garden, the more varied your inhabitants will be. This includes plants, rocks, nesting logs, water features and even rich soil. Boost your soil with nutrients (chat to the professionals at your local garden centre for advice on the best products to use). Happy soil + happy plants = happy garden visitors.

Bedding Besties For summer colour in abundance, Nemesia (Nemesia strumosa) and Twinspurs (Diascia integerrima) make the best of indigenous friends.

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National Children’s Day

Children are among the most vulnerable members of society and need special protection.

They’re dependent on their parents, families and the government for their protection and well-being. Their best interests are always the main consideration when it comes to any matter affecting them.

Saturday in November every year, we celebrate and highlight the progress being made towards the realisation and promotion of children’s rights.

something very bad and the police need to arrest you, you should not be put in jail. If you are put in a jail, it should be for a very short while and it should not be with people that are Children’s Rights older than 18.

• You must have shelter The South African Constitution’s (somewhere dry and Bill of Rights (Section 28) talks comfortable to sleep). about the rights that children • If you are sick, you must be Child protection is everybody’s have: able to see a doctor and get responsibility and we want a medicine that will make you South Africa where all children • You should be given a name better. are free from abuse, neglect when you are born and you • You must have food to eat so and exploitation. Children’s should be looked after and that you aren’t hungry. rights are an important part of become part of a family. our Constitution, and have been • You should not have to work There are other rights that included in Section 28 of the Bill whilst you are small as this are for everybody (adults of Rights. could make you tired and sick and children), which you (this includes being made to can read about at On National Children’s Day, beg on the side of the road). www.childlinesa.org.za. which is celebrated on the first • Even if you have done

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World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day is marked every year on the 14 November and is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus.

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

Diabetes Mellitus is an abnormally high blood glucose (sugar) level caused by the inability of the body to either produce or respond to insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone, which is necessary to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the body cells where it is used for energy. If there is too little insulin, the blood glucose level continues to rise, as glucose is not removed from the bloodstream.

Risk factors for diabetes These include age, obesity, a family history of diabetes, physical inactivity, and impaired glucose tolerance.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

• Constant thirst • Increased hunger • Urinating more than usual • Numbness or tingling in the fingertips and toes • Unexplained weight loss • Blurred vision & other visual disturbances

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• Skin infection due to slow healing wounds • Constant tiredness Note, however, that symptoms vary from individual to individual.

• East small, regular meals, including snacks, and do not skip any meals or snacks.

• Include plenty of fibre-rich carbohydrates such as wholewheat products, dry beans, How is diabetes vegetables and fruit. diagnosed?

• Give preference to unrefined A blood sample is taken to test carbohydrates. the glucose level. High blood • Include at least five portions of glucose will usually indicate fruit and vegetables in your diet diabetes. If glucose is detected every day. in a urine sample, it also • Limit fat intake, especially indicates diabetes, which will saturated fats (animal fats) and then be confirmed with a blood remove all visible fat from meat, test. Normal blood glucose level and skin off chicken, before is 4 – 6 mmol/l. cooking.

• Use healthier cooking Can diabetes be cured? methods such as steaming, Unfortunately there is no cure oven baking, microwaving, for diabetes, but with careful boiling, or braaing over the fire monitoring and commitment – instead of deep frying in oil or to a healthy lifestyle, diabetics adding fat. can avoid complications and • Sugar, salt and alcohol should enjoy a long, productive life. It is only be used by well-controlled especially important to control diabetics and then only in weight, blood cholesterol and limited quantities. blood pressure, to do regular • Drink at least six to eight exercise and to avoid smoking. glasses of water per day.

Controlling blood sugar levels • Do regular physical exercise by following a healthy diet, for a minimum of 30 minutes at exercise and medication least three times per week. Any decreases the risk of long-term exercise programme should be diabetes complications. initiated with the permission of your doctor.

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End-of-Year Fatigue: Prepare for “Silly Season” Whether you are the CEO of a company or your household (or both!), we all live life to the fullest and try to fit in as much as possible during the year. At Umhlanga General & Aesthetic Practice, one of the most common complaints from patients is tiredness - and this escalates during November and the lead-up to the festive season. A lack of energy and motivation, as well as physical and mental exhaustion, has a huge negative impact on work and relationships.

• Physiological: Pregnancy, breast-feeding, inadequate sleep and excessive exercise could also be a reason why you are chronically tired.

Your GP is there to determine and treat the cause of this and set your mind at ease. Taking a sleep history, doing a full examination and sending you for urine or blood tests are all part of the work-up for chronic tiredness.

Prepare for the silly season and avoid fatigue by taking the following steps: • Don’t stay up too late.

• Don’t have too much caffeine, alcohol or nicotine.

• Don’t eat too much junk food.

• Drink plenty of water.

• Set realistic expectations for your workload and schedule.

• Take time to relax.

• Resolve relationship issues.

Common causes of chronic tiredness:

Visit your doctor to exclude possible causes of chronic tiredness and stop worrying!

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• Psychological and psychosocial: Chronic tiredness can be caused by stress, anxiety, and depression - as well as the medication you are taking for these conditions (you should review all your current medication with every check-up).

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Healthy Dinner Recipes

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

In a large skillet over mediumhigh heat, heat two tablespoons oil. When oil is hot but not smoking, add salmon skin-side up and season with salt and pepper.

Cook salmon until deeply golden, about 6 minutes, then flip over and add remaining tablespoon of oil.

Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant for 1 minute. Add the honey mixture and sliced lemons and cook until sauce is reduced by about 1/3. Baste salmon with the sauce.

Garnish with sliced lemon and parsley to serve.

Ingredients • 1/3 cup honey • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 2 tbsp. lemon juice • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided • 4 x 6-oz. salmon fillets, patted dry with a paper towel • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 lemon, sliced into rounds • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. www.mumsmail.com

Garlicky Greek Chicken

• Juice of 1 lemon • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp. dried oregano • 500g chicken thighs • kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 250g asparagus, ends removed • 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons • 1 lemon, sliced Directions In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano.

Whisk until combined then add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.

When you’re ready to cook the chicken, preheat oven to 220°C. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil. Season both sides of marinated chicken with salt and pepper, then add chicken skin-side down and pour in the remaining marinade.

Sear until the skin becomes golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Flip chicken and add asparagus, zucchini and lemons to the skillet.

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St Mary’s is a school wit­h many traditions and a strong sense of history and identity. self-discovery in a 21st Century learning environment, incorporating critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, collaboration and cooperation.

Emotional Intelligence The rapid change of the workplace over the past 30 years has required people to become more resilient, open-minded and committed to lifelong learning. As a school, St Mary’s has intentionally made this part of its “hidden curriculum”. Being a girls’ school presents unique opportunities for The school values speak for themselves and are the school to focus on understanding oneself the cornerstone of who they are: and others. They enable them to develop perseverance, self-control and collaborative Belief - In God, in purpose, and in yourself skills; all of which are associated with high Generosity - Being generous with your time, personal and academic success. talents, words and in service to others Respect - For yourself, and those around you - Coding and Robotics creating a place where everyone can belong The world is changing around us, and as Kindness - Being compassionate, kind and technology becomes more interwoven in our caring – in words and actions lives St Mary’s has seen the need to adapt their Curiosity - Cultivating the curiosity to explore curricula to embrace these changes. The St the unknown and embrace diversity Mary’s Creativity Centre (CC), which is a large Integrity - Honouring what it means to be part of the Primary School’s programme, has honest, sincere and principled been years ahead of its time. The development of “Makerspaces” or the “Flexible Learning At St Mary’s it’s more than what they teach, it’s Environment” is attracting much attention how they teach and each phase is specifically internationally. This trend of combining subjects tailored towards an all girls’ environment. and doing more cross-curricular, project-based work is what the CC has been doing for many The Senior Primary supports the growth and years. Added to this is the incorporation of development of the whole child, offering a coding into the IT programme and in Grade 8 balance of academic, sporting and cultural and 9. IPads are part of the girls’ exposure to activities while inculcating strong values and integrated technology usage and working in a a desire for each girl to achieve her personal Wi-Fi environment is no longer a novelty: it is best through the school’s EQ and Growth now a necessity.

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DIY teacher’s appreciation gift

The school year is nearly finished, and many kids will want to give their teacher a gift at the end of the year. What could be more personal than a handmade gift they can use at home?

Here is an awesome gift idea that you can make for your favourite teacher to show them your appreciation.

What you will need: • Plant of your choice • Plastic plant pot and saucer. Choose the correct size for your chosen plant to fit into.

• Self-adhesive chalk board labels • Chalk or chalkboard pen • Craft glue • Tape measure • Creative craft embellishments • Newspaper • Potting soil Here’s how to make it: Lay out newspapers over a table or surface where you’ll be working so you don’t get anything dirty. Put craft glue around the rim circumference of your plastic pot and stick the tape measure around the rim. Cut off excess tape.

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Plant your flower in your pot. Fill a quarter to half way with potting soil and place your plant into the pot. Top up with some more potting soil. Water well.

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Glowing Magic Milk Science Experiment

Supplies: • Milk • Fluorescent paint or fluorescent watercolours • Squeezy bottles (eye droppers or pipettes may be substituted) • Dish soap • Cotton bud, toothpick or craft stick • Black light Directions: Fill a container/bowl with just enough milk to cover the bottom. Fill the squeezy bottles with fluorescent watercolours or with watered-down florescent paint. The traditional experiment is done with food colouring, so you want that consistency.

Instruct kids to squirt paint around the perimeter of the container. Dab a cotton bud in dish soap and touch the centre of the container with the cotton bud.

The colours immediately jump away from the cotton bud.

For a short while the colours almost disappear, then they slowly creep back to the centre of the container. It is so cool to watch!

You can also do this with food colouring instead of fluorescent paint, and then you don’t need the black light.

According to www.thoughtco. com, “When you introduce detergent to the milk, several things happen at once. The detergent lowers the surface tension of the liquid so that the food colouring is free to flow throughout the milk. The detergent reacts with the protein in the milk, altering the shape of those molecules and setting them in motion. The reaction between the detergent and the fat forms micelles, which is how detergent helps to lift grease off of dirty dishes. As the micelles form, the pigments in the food colouring get pushed around.”

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Hygiene in Indoor Play Areas

Under the Spotlight Play areas in shopping centres and restaurants are usually considered to be convenient solutions for parents who need to keep their children occupied and entertained.

Most restaurants have security measures like cameras, safety tags, child minders and a signin system, to make sure little ones remain safe. But do they consider the unseen dangers such as exposure to bacteria and viruses that may be lurking?

These recreational areas are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and if not properly cleaned on a regular basis, can be hazardous to public health and safety. Over the last few months there have been various reports of measles outbreaks and the H1N1 virus affecting 3 children at the same school in Pietermaritzburg.

Industroclean Managing Director, Emma Corder urges all establishments and institutions with play areas to maintain a strict cleaning regime to reduce exposure to possible infections.

“Retailers, restaurants and

schools need to take hygiene and cleanliness very seriously,” she says. “While it is impossible to eliminate all risks of infection, you are able to at least minimise them by routinely sanitising, cleaning and disinfecting all areas.”

“These recreational areas are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria...”

Over a busy period, such as weekends or holidays, a play area could host more than 100 children in one day. Corder says that it is important to clean and sanitise daily, while spot cleaning several times a day.

“Remember, these play areas accommodate children from about 18 months to about 8 years old, so they’re at different developmental stages, which means that the playroom is

subjected to a wide range of germs. Managers should make sure that these areas are shutdown to do a full clean up to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.”

Cleaning experts advise that all playground equipment be pressure washed at least once quarterly, to get rid of grime that builds up, especially on equipment like swings and monkey bars. All play areas should have mopping units, cloths, window cleaning equipment and vacuums at hand to ensure hygienic spaces for children to play in.

“These areas should also have wipes available, not only to wipe down surfaces, but also for staff and children to use for their hands”. Corder insists that any entity that wishes to provide the public with a play area should fully commit to keeping this space hygienic at all times.

“A clean and safe playing area is a non-negotiable. If you’re providing a recreational space, make sure that your staff can effectively carry out the necessary cleaning routines to keep germs at bay,” Corder concludes.

Visit www.industroclean. co.za for more information.

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Telling the Time is Easy Peasy with Mimbee

Children love to accessorise and make their everyday outfit more fun and creative, so why not let them express themselves while learning the concept of telling time? Mimbee is excited to announce that they have three new watch lines that are joining the Mimbee Family:

designs are bright and will add colour and flair to every outfit.

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The Gradient LED watch for boys and girls is the perfect sporty, summer fun accessory.

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the time - with one side divided into “TO” and the other side “PAST”. Telling the time has just become easy peasy!

Besides watches, Mimbee has a variety of other cute and creative accessories for your young ones. Find them at Toys R Us, Game, Zando and Sportsmans Warehouse.

The new watch ranges will be available from December at Toys R Us nationwide.

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Exciting Events Coming Your Way Shongweni Farmers’ & Craft Market When: Every Saturday in November from 6.30am to 12.30pm Where: Mr551 Road, Shongweni Resource Reserve Cost: FREE The Shongweni Farmers’ and Craft Market is renowned for its organic produce and hearty, healthy breakfasts. Crafts include handcrafted wooden furniture, jewellery, clothes, hats, bags, paintings and water colours by local artists and ornamental metal and stone sculptures from Zimbabwe.

For more info visit www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

Blythedale Coastal Adventure Market Where: Blythedale Coastal Estate, KwaDukuza When: Every Sunday from 10am to 4pm Cost: FREE The Blythedale Coastal Adventure Market is set on the pristine North Coast in Blythedale and boasts some of the most breathtaking views. Entertainment is a key part of this adventure market - from slippery slides and jumping castles to quad biking, trail running, mountain biking, fishing charters and picnic sites, the market keeps family entertained throughout the day. The farmer’s market will offer an alternative to your weekly grocery shopping with fresh fish, fruit and vegetables from local farmers. Kids can enjoy the Petting Zoo and Kids Zone.

For more info: www.blythedale.co.za/adventure-market

I Heart Market When: 2 November from 9am to 2pm Where: The Hay Store, corner of Albert Terrace and Camperdown Road in the Point Waterfront Cost: FREE I heart Market is a community of makers. For 11 years, they’ve been creating a platform for local design, craft, fashion and food.

I heart Market is the anti-mall - providing a retail space for local creatives, that is also a great day out in Durban’s up-and-coming Point Waterfront. On market day, Durbanites and visitors, friends and family gather at The Hay Store to meet the makers, people watch, eat great food and support local artisans and crafters.

For more info visit www.iheartmarket.com

ADHD – An Inside View When: 5 – 10 November Where: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre Cost: R165pp Following ongoing hit seasons of ADHD around the country, Aaron McIlroy brings his one-of-a-kind comedy riot back to the Durban stage for one week only. Catch SA’s master of character Booking at Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com. www.mumsmail.com

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Johnny Clegg Tribute Concert When: 12 November @ 6.30pm Where: ST AGNES CHURCH, Kloof Cost: R150pp In honour of his impact on South African music and social cohesion, local Maskandi duo, Qadasi and Maqhinga, will present a tribute to the late Johnny Clegg. The SAMA Award nominated duo, accompanied by their full band, is set to perform hits from Clegg’s Juluka, Savuka and solo catalogues. The event will be a fund raiser for Philangethemba, the church’s outreach to the community of Molweni.

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Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve Open Day When: 16 November from 8am Where: Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve, Riverside Road, Durban Cost: FREE The Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve is only open to the public on the third Saturday of every month from 8am to 1pm.

There are 3 trails in the reserve, taking the visitors to the bird hide & to the swamp, where waders come to feed. There is a picnic site and thatched gazebo. Several interesting walking routes have been laid out. There is also a boardwalk incorporated into the mangrove forest, which was constructed with the assistance of Lion’s Club International. A footbridge crosses over the river along the path to the seashore.

For more info contact Beachwood Reserve on 082 55 9 2839

Fudukazi’s Magic When: 26 November to 7 December Where: The Playhouse Grand Foyer Cost: R50 – R65pp The art of storytelling is a highly respected traditional activity in Africa and the versatile Gcina Mhlophe, an award-winning artist based in Durban but globally acclaimed, is one of few women prominent in this art form dominated by males. So it is with excitement and pride that The Playhouse Company announces it will be presenting Mhlophe’s delightful Fudukazi’s Magic, based on the widely published children’s book of the same title.

Book at The Playhouse Box-Office: 031 3699 596/40 or online and at Pick n Pay outlets via WebTickets (the customer support line is 086 111 0005).

If you would like your event featured in our December 2019/January 2020 Events Diary send your event information along with an image to sarah@mumsmail.com before 15 November 2019.

(Events will be published space permitting and at the editor’s discretion)

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