Mum’s Mail PMB and Midlands March 2013

mum’s m@il Life’s Little Toolbox Since 2003

`Pietermaritzburg & Mid lands (March 2013) 30 000 Free Magazines www.mumsmail.com

Where Will I Find...?

3 4 5 6 - 7

8 9 - 11 12 13 14 15

e Photography

Editor’s Life Charity Life Everyday Life Healthy Life/Beautiful Life

Tiny Life/Young Life Young Life/Party Life Educated Life Relaxed Life Busy Life Busta

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Owner supervised

mum’s Editor: mail team

Alice Leah • editor@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 5) Subeditor: Brenda Daniels • brenda@mumsmail.com • 073 269 6118 Accounts: Ilse Furber or Lynda van Gestel • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 2 or 3) Enquiries: Daniella Fensome • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 1) Advertising Sales: Bev Delew • bev@mumsmail.com • 031 - 573 1731 (ext 4) Designer: Shaun Dalziel Cover Photo: Model: Luke Gunning Photographer: Saysha Baker Photography

PAM 083 448 3520

UNWANTED items wanted!

Clear the Clutter!

Linen, clothing, kitchenware, toys and furniture.

We will collect at no charge.

Contact Joey on 084 649 1766

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Publisher, Printer or Editor can be held responsible for damages or consequences of any omissions or errors, as every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in Mum’s Mail. We do not guarantee the performance or quality of service of any of the advertisers in this magazine.

No part of Mum’s Mail magazine may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor.

Photography is my Passion • Specialising in Portraits: Children & Families • Weddings • Classic Semi Nudes

ERIKA WHITBY 082 749 0245 ephotography@telkomsa.net www.erikawhitbyphotography.co.za

Now open weekends!

We stock several varieties of lawn, custom suited to cater for all needs Mon – Fri 8am – 3pm Sat – Sun 8am – 1pm

Instant Lawn Adam Ashton 083 731 4828 duziturf@gmail.com www.duziturf.weebly.com

GREAT IDEA! Add lego blocks into a soap dispenser for boys & Barbie shoes for girls.

• Weddings • 21sts • Gift Packs • Corporate Gifts and more!

Enquiries 083 381 8483 | tj@tashas-fudge.co.za Shop 11, Jacaranda Centre, Hilton Avenue, Hilton

RIDING LESSONS BY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS

“Happy people are the fizz in the soda of life...” Anonymous

Make sure you capture happy moments on film so they last forever!

• Family photo sessions • Maternity • Newborn • Kiddies

• From beginners to advanced • Pony camps • From 5 years and up Biddi 079 967 5018 • Laurie 082 786 7147 canterburyec@gmail.com www.canterburyequestriancentre.co.za

www.mumsmail.com

083 943 8430 www.fransimmons.co.za

2

Editor‛s Life

And then the not-so-funny jokes...

• 40 isn’t old, if you’re a tree • The “I just woke up face” of your 30s is the “all day long face” of your 40s • You’re not 40, you’re 18 with 22 years of experience • Another 20 years and it’s old age pension for you • Do you realise that today you are closer to your 80th birthday than the day you were born?

PIETERMARITZBURG

GRADES 1 - 12

By the time you read this, I will have turned the big four-oh! Having posted news of this milestone on my Facebook page, I expected some sympathy/empathy from my friends, but all I got was either soppy platitudes about how my life would only begin at 40, or I was blasted for complaining about ONLY being 40 – this from my 60+ friends. So what does 40 look like exactly? Well the really exciting news is that I now need to go for mammograms (I can hardly contain my excitement...).

Disappointed with last year’s exam results?

Our proven methodology boosts school results and self-confidence • English • Afrikaans • Maths • Maths Lit • Science • Accountancy

Call us for more details on

033 - 386 8217

215A King Edward Ave, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg www.tutorpmb.co.za Building

But I prefer to embrace my 40s with a positive attitude (what else can I do?): • I’m forty years old. People have to listen to me now.

• I can say no because I’m at an age where taking care of myself first is not only expected, but necessary.

• I feel younger than ever—because I’ve connected with so many childhood/junior-high/high-school friends in this age of technology.

• At forty, peer-pressure—or at least the urge to give in to it—disappears. (Or so I’ve been told.)

• My competitiveness is waning (especially when I occasionally lose Scrabble to my sister in law!).

• No hesitation in telling off the teenagers in the movie theatre who insist on talking or answering their phones during the movie.

firm foundations

Maths.

Reading.

Success.

Give your child the edge.

Scottsvile Kumon Gina Clowes 082 564 9537

Here’s to the filthy forties!

PMB Central Kumon Lulama Mbatha 072 596 2767

Alice xxx

Education You Can Count On

3

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Charity Life How to Help • Growing Parks raises funds to maintain Chase Valley Park (situated in Chase Valley Road). A 12m jumping castle is erected every Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) and members of the public (children) can use the jumping castle at a cost of R20. To support Growing Parks further, consider hosting your child’s birthday party at Chase Valley Park for R250.

HEAT-your-POOL SOLAR from R4499 HEAT-your-GEYSER SOLAR from R7499 HEATPUMPS from R8999 INDUCTION 30L from R3500

Contact: growing.parks@gmail.com.

• Quazi Design is a design company based in Swaziland that transforms waste magazines into original accessories and interiors. All their products are hand made by local women, empowering them through skill sharing and earning a sustainable and permanent income. All products use only waste magazines, applying varied techniques of rolling, layering and folding. Products can be purchased in South Africa from the Sikhona Swazi Boutique, Shop Number 4, Piggly Wiggly Country Village. Quazi Design is currently focusing on product development, creating new collections to be launched at the Design Indaba Expo in Cape Town in March.

Dominic - 082 800 3215 Glen - 082 800 6591 Fred - 071 602 1523 www.hitemp.co.za 032 947 1802 • 032 586 0253

GARELLA ATTORNEYS

Contact: Tammy Bradford, 084 603 4927.

Visit www.quazidesign.com.

• Singakwenza, which means “We can do it”, is a Non-Profit, Public Benefit Organisation providing primary health care and early childhood education primarily to rural areas of KZN. Singakwenza hosted a successful business breakfast last year to launch its second primary health care mobile clinic. The event was well-supported by the business community, and farmers considering having the Mobile Clinic visit their sites were also present. The focus of the event was to highlight how the business, government and NGO sectors need to work together to bring about sustainable change in our communities and in our country.

Specialists in Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Law

The services that we offer include (but are not limited to:) • Divorce proceedings • Custody (parental rights and responsibilities) disputes • Access (contact)disputes • Parenting agreements • Child representation • Mediation • Rights of fathers of children born out of wedlock • Adoption proceedings (both locally and inter country) • Children’s court enquiries • Domestic violence proceedings •Maintenance claims proceedings • Ante-nuptial contracts We strive to exceed our clients’ needs, with specific focus on value, service and selection.

BASED IN PMB AND DBN 033 - 342 8285 www.csga.co.za

Visit www.singakwenza.org.

www.mumsmail.com

4

Everyday Life Blinds Décor & Shutters Blinds Décor & Shutters are suppliers of quality window blinds and shutters and offer the following wide range of products: Shutters, Wooden, Venetian, Roller, Bamboo, Panel, Vertical, Outdoor Blinds and Motorisation. Blinds Décor & Shutters have retail outlets situated in the Hirsch’s Home Stores throughout KwaZulu-Natal, namely Gateway, Springfield Park, Ballito, Pietermaritzburg and Hillcrest and all branches are open seven days a week.

Should you need expert advice on blinds or shutters, whether it be for your home or office space, do not hesitate to contact your nearest outlet. The store will arrange for a Sales Representative to show you their complete range of samples and help you make the right choice.

Blinds Décor & Shutters are a one-stop shop for window blinds, curtain rods and tracks as well as high-end laminate flooring from Lamett. They also offer motorisation for all blinds and curtain rods. Should you wish to set up an appointment with a sales representative, please use the contact details below.

Contact: Head Office (Monday to Friday), 0861 332 677 or Gateway Store, 031 – 566 7002, www.blindsdecor.co.za.

Bring in this article to qualify for a 10% discount on any of the products listed above. Offer valid until 31 March 2013.

5

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life What Exercise Can Do for YOU! Mona, a Pietermaritzburg-based certified Personal Trainer, says she works for people’s health at the preventative end by strengthening their tendons and ligaments and improving their general wellbeing. “As a trainer, I see people after they have gained weight,” says Mona. “With various creative training techniques, I help people to lose weight and improve their fitness levels, making sure they lose body fat, increase their lean muscle and speed up their metabolic rate. It’s great to see more and more people treating Personal Training as an essential tool to improving their appearance and psychological wellbeing.”

Today the personal touch is growing in popularity amongst people who have struggled to obtain specific advice regarding weight loss and setting personal goals to improve their fitness and strength levels. A private personal training studio that is geared to assist people in excelling at specific sports like rugby, swimming, tennis, hockey, cycling, motocross, athletics, canoeing etc. is perfect for preventing injuries and increasing speed and endurance. Workouts include a variety of XFIT training – cardiovascular, strength, interval, and moderate or high intensity training to overcome the challenges of belly fat and lower back pain.

Awesome programmes available: • Bootcamp • Kettlebells • X-Factor Challenge yourself to get up and go!

We are committed to your success!

084 251 4572 www.adventurefitness.co.za

Domestic Childminder & CPR Course

Course includes: • Basic Childcare • First Aid, CPR and Choking • HIV and AIDS Awareness • Stimulation and Play • New Courses: • Basic Housekeeping • Home Based Care for the Elderly

CPR courses for Schools, Moms, Dads, Grannies and Babysitters.

Booking Essential! Contact Gail Starr (033) 386 4451 • 083 445 1441 or gail@starr.co.za www.vitallifetraining.co.za

People with high cholesterol or diabetes need to make healthy lifestyle changes and participate in regular exercise like aerobics, Zumba, and flexibility exercises that will result in a reduced demand for medication. People suffering from arthritis will preserve and restore the range of motion and flexibility around the affected joints and leave them with an increased sense of wellbeing and improved quality of life.

Contact: 081 830 0509, carol.gym@vodamail.co.za.

WIN WIN WIN Mum’s Mail has 12 Personal Training Sessions for 2 readers & their partners to give away. Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.

www.mumsmail.com

6

Healthy Life/Beautiful Life We have a variety of gifts available for babies, toddlers, moms, dads, grandparents, friends and school teachers!

Adore your body, with healthy nutritional care.

COSMETICS & HOUSEHOLD FACTORY SHOP Open: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4.30pm, Sat: 9am - 2pm, Sun: 9am - 1pm 3 Barnsley Road, Camps Drift Park, PMB 033 - 346 2248 • www.facebook.com/SkinWorxZA

Managing a family, a home, finances and relationships can become overwhelming. Seeing a psychologist can help to manage these issues both emotionally and practically.

I see patients of all ages.

HPCSA: PS0116831 Pr. No.: 0860010482285

Unsure whether your problem is big enough to see a psychologist? Contact me or visit my website.

083 290 3069 274 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermartizburg cindy.coleman.clc@gmail.com • www.cindycoleman.co.za

Some of the issues I deal with include: • Worries about children (emotional, intellectual, behavioural) • Depression, anxiety and stress • Marital or relationship difficulties • Family transitions

INSTANTLY remove those BULGES! NO repeat treatments in the same area required!

The # 1 alternative to traditional liposuction that’s safe and less painful.

• instant fat removal • melt excess fat and suction it out • minimally invasive, using gentle ultra-sound technology • instant, smooth & predictable results in most areas of the body • improved skin retraction • fast patient recovery • performed in-clinic with no stay-over • procedure performed by a Vaser certified doctor.

By Appointment Only

Give us a call for a private and confidential consultation, complete privacy guaranteed.

Visit our website www.contouraesthetics.co.za, for more information.

Do you want to SEE the fat being removed?

083 786 9336 Weekdays 8am - 4pm Saturdays 9am - 12pm Unit 102, The Cube, Umhlanga Ridge info@contouraesthetics.co.za

7

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Tiny Life/Young Life Sibling Rivalry What is it with siblings? One moment you are marvelling at their special bond, and the next you have to stop them from pulling each other’s hair out! Why? Each child wants to be seen as an individual with their own talents and interests. Often children feel they are getting an unequal share of attention or discipline, and this can cause jealousy and unhappiness. Stressful, busy lives can mean less attention for all which can result in further conflict. Bored, tired or hungry children are also more inclined to pick fights.

SWIMMING LESSONS

For all ages & abilities • Heated pools • Showers/change rooms • Enclosed parking • Gym equipment • Tuck shop • Safe, park-like surroundings

KIDS’ OUTDOOR PLAYHOUSES & BRAND NEW KIDS’ BEDROOM FURNITURE RANGE

ODETTE 082 466 8577 Messy Mats

Aprons

Here is some sound advice for minimising sibling rivalry: • You need not treat your children equally to be fair. When it is a child’s birthday or if they are sick, they warrant special attention. If a mother hugs each of her children each time she hugs one, the hugs lose meaning. • Each child needs special possessions that are theirs alone, and not for sharing. • Avoid comparisons (“When Ben was three he could …”). Each child is unique and will develop differently – remember this. • Don’t take sides unless you are certain who is to blame. When Emily hits Hannah, it could be because Hannah was teasing her incessantly. • Try to let siblings work out their differences and intervene only when absolutely necessary. • Acknowledge feelings of anger and resentment. It’s okay to feel angry, but it’s not okay to bash your brother over the head to let him know! • Praise siblings when they get along. Focus on positive behaviour and reward this from time to time (“You played beautifully all morning, let’s have a picnic in the garden for lunch”).

• Never underestimate the power of even 10 minutes of one-on-one time.

Tunics

Jill Celliers 082 561 3639 info@katienoah.co.za • www.katienoah.co.za

Source: Ashleigh Thompson, Toptots Hilton.

Toptots branches countrywide: www.toptots.co.za, info@toptots.co.za.

www.mumsmail.com

Weekly Reward Charts

8

Young Life/Party Life Aggression in Pre-Schoolers If your child is generally well-behaved at home, but engages in unacceptable behaviour at school then something’s going on somewhere that needs to be looked at.

The older a child gets, the more worrisome aggression is. At age three, you needn’t worry as much; three year olds are still learning how to control themselves. But at four years of age, they should be able to self-regulate. Four year olds who bite, hit, are disruptive and non-compliant, are a concern.

Interestingly, aggression is very often a sign that a child is experiencing heightened levels of anxiety. As such, it’s really important to step back and see what may be causing him/her to act out this anxiety (in an aggressive manner). A new baby in the house, or a move, is stressful for children.

Similarly, problems at work are stresses that trickle down from us to our children.

A child will react to the fact that parents are preoccupied with difficulties at work.

And of course, if parents are struggling in their marital relationship they may be so consumed with their problems that they don’t realise just how anxious, uncertain and unsettled their children are.

What you say and how you respond emotionally can make a big difference to handling aggression. First, ask questions such as: “When you bite Johnny, how do you think he feels?” Second, let the child know how his/her behaviour makes you feel. When there is a good relationship between parent and child, the child will really take it in if he knows you are upset by his behaviour. Importantly, children who are aggressive soon become unpopular with classmates. This will almost always negatively affect a child’s developing sense of self-worth.

• Full weather-proof indoor play centre • Massive 4-storey jungle gym • Magical birthday parties • Coffee shop • Toy shop • Indoor bike track • Fun activity areas... and much more!

INTRODUCING OUR NEW ANNUAL PLAY PASS! UNLIMITED PLAY ALL YEAR! ENQUIRE IN STORE.

FIND US NEXT TO MAKRO - Unit 11, Camps Drift Park, 3 Barnsley Road Open every day from 9am - 5pm www.playdays.co.za www.facebook.com/playdayspmb

Contact: The Midlands Assessment and Therapy Centre, 033 – 330 7973, 072 365 5875.

Kate on 033 - 346 2765

9

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Young Life/Party Life Lights On and Off • Solar Power Mozambique is an organisation that helps to supply solar power solutions particularly in outlying areas of Mozambique. Their home solar solutions consist of: • A solar lighting system – a small, easy-to-install solar panel with a light strong enough to light a room of seven square metres. Included are a number of cell phone adapters to charge cell phones. Specifications include: battery that becomes full in eight hours of sunlight, 45 hours of light on lowest level, nine hours of light on highest level. • A solar cooking unit. This is ideal for Africa’s sunny climate and is suitable for cooking stews, maize, rice and for baking. It comprises mainly recycled materials and has a hardened plastic base making it ideal as a heavyduty cooking solution. There is no installation necessary for this stand-alone unit.

The unit is placed in the sun and after a few hours the meal (for up to six people) is cooked and ready to be served. Contact: Dr Brian Faul, cashan777za gmail.com, www.solarmozambique.co.za. • WWF’s Earth Hour 2013. At 8.30pm on 23 March homes, businesses, community groups, schools, iconic landmarks and cities across the planet will take part in the world’s largest public action for the environment – WWF’s Earth Hour. This global mass participation movement encourages people all over the world to turn off their lights for one hour in a symbolic gesture to pledge their commitment to doing something positive for the planet. Earth Hour is not about saving electricity for an hour. It’s an opportunity for all of us to come together to celebrate, reflect on our actions and impact, and make a renewed commitment to preserving our planet.

Visit www.wwf.org.za.

READERS: Send us your electricity saving tips. E-mail brenda@mumsmail.com.

THE ONE STOP PARTY Jumping Castles & Children’s Party Planner

PLANNING SERVICE!

Hoppers & Bugs Children’s Party Planner and Jumping Castles

Specialising in Kidz Themed Parteez!

We provide: Themed Party Table & Chairs, Tableware & Décor, Jumping Castles, Popcorn & Candy Floss Machines, Cakes, Sand Art, Face Painting, Bambino Toddlers’ Set & So Much More...

NEW - ADULT TABLES & CHAIRS!

Visit our party showroom for your next party!

Anthea on 082 302 5835 anthea@hoppersandbugs.co.za• www.hoppersandbugs.co.za

www.mumsmail.com

10

Young Life/Party Life Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline of mind & body.

• Boys & Girls • Age 3 & up • Fun filled programmes Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981

Candy Floss, Slush Puppies, Popcorn, Lucky Packets and Jumping Castles Candy floss made for: • School Market Days • Fundraising • Birthday Parties • Corporate Events • Flea Markets • Fêtes • Community & Social Functions FREE DELIVERIES 076 913 7855 kandyman@telkomsa.net

Smartie Party Planners We specialise in kiddies’ parties Themed décor for boys and girls, jumping castles, cupcakes, birthday cakes, party packs and lots more...

Samantha 074 764 3342 smartie2party@gmail.com Sue 084 395 0379 • www.smartie.co.za

PARTY STUFF Kids’ Party Furniture, Chair Covers & Table Cloths for Hire, Beautiful Novelty/Sugar Print Cakes, Stunning Cupcakes, Personalised Party Buckets & Birthday Banners & lots more!

From the most basic, to the most elaborate birthday parties.

We’ll do it all!

For a FREE quotation, with NO obligation, contact Sharon on partystuffinfo@gmail.com 083 444 7415 or 079 727 2669

Izon Parteez For Hire

033 - 344 3903

• Plain & various themed tables • Chairs for little ones • Stools for 8 years & older • Chair & stool covers • Personalised banners • Customised piñatas & centre-pieces on request

Visit our showroom

• Kids’ party décor & furniture • Jumping castles • Cakes & cupcakes • Party packs Free paper plates, cups & serviettes.

Ts & Cs apply.

Nozie 082 831 6844 nozi.party@gmail.com www.izonparteez.wozaonline.co.za

• 30 minute group lessons with qualified teacher • Heated pool • In Hayfields area

033 - 396 6936 084 506 6361 shellyspeirs@gmail.com

We Currently Offer: • Soccer • Hockey • Nippers • Rugby • Cricket • Tennis • Squash • Golf • Basketball • Netball • Volleyball • Water Polo • Mountain Biking • Archery • Learn to Swim • Ball Skills • Action Cricket • Action Hockey • Action Netball • Action Soccer

Sport does not build character ... ... It reveals it.

From Ages 6 Months to Adult Lee Wansbury 074 755 8878 • info@thesportingedgeacademy.co.za http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdgeAcademy • Stimulates all the senses and promotes learning • Develops perceptual motor skills • Unique range of climbing and clambering equipment 2 Months • Original Clamber to Club action songs and 3 Years exciting props • Gives parents great stimulation ideas Mother and Baby and Toddler for home Weekly Stimulation Classes Babies: Hillcrest: 084 577 7630 Toddlers: Ballito: 076 222 2946 • Kloof: 083 259 2746 • Pietermaritzburg: 083 445 1441 headoffice@clamberclub.com • www.clamberclub.com

Contact: bhavna@drumkidz.co.za 081 587 2599 • www.drumkidz.co.za www.facebook.com/Drumkidz-kzn.com

11

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Educated Life

Working Memory

Working memory is a function of the brain which allows us to use information we have obtained, process it, manipulate it and apply it when we think. We use working memory in different parts of our brain so that we can take the action necessary when we want to fulfil a certain task. Working memory is absolutely essential throughout our lives whether it be for learning or social interactions, or as adults in our professional lives. It allows us to stay focused on a task and we therefore have the ability to block out distractions.

The following demonstrates when working memory is used and what occurs when working memory is not working efficiently: • Pre-Primary. Working memory is for learning the alphabet, focusing on instructions and remaining seated to complete tasks. Working memory needs exercising when children seem unwilling/unable to learn alphabet and numbers, when they can’t focus or follow instructions, and when they don’t settle on activities. • Primary School. Working memory is for reading and reading comprehension, mental arithmetic, interacting appropriately in a peer group. Working memory needs exercising when the child reads but doesn’t understand/remember, has difficulty remembering tables and participating in group activities or keeping friends. • High School. Working memory is for working independently, planning and executing activities, solving maths word problems, planning team sports, understanding social cues, writing essays. Working memory needs exercising when children won’t do homework without supervision, can’t analyse and understand word problems, can’t plan and execute activities or become an efficient team player, interrupts and talks without listening, produces disorganised and incomplete essays.

• Psycho Educational Assessments • Art/Play Therapy • Adolescent Therapy/ Assessments • Adult Individual Therapy • Couple Counselling • Family Counselling • Trauma Counselling

Claire Hartshorne Psychologist Practice No. 0059978

Cell: 084 240 9610 Tel: 033 - 345 2041

e-mail: clair_psychologist@yahoo.com

Become a Fan on Facebook

THE AUDIBLOX PROGRAMME HELPS TO:

• Increase intelligence • Sharpen attention & concentration • Develop accurate perception • Improve long & short term memory • Promote logical thought • Improve reading • Build self-esteem & self-confidence

Anne 033 - 386 3040

Source: BrainTrain is undergoing a name change and have moved to bigger, better premises. BrainTrain introduces Capulum College (2 Quarry Road, Hilton). Contact 033 - 343 4086, info@capulumcollege.co.za.

www.mumsmail.com

Are you or your child not coping?

12

Co-curricular or extra-mural course at your school, on a weekly basis by a trained Ms Manners.

Create children prepared for the future with good manners & social skills, an attitude of willingness to please, respect, awareness of choice of behaviour, acceptance of consequences, empathy, consideration of the feelings of others, conscience and confidence.

Kaamani 073 222 8473 kaamani@manners4minors.co.za www.manners4minors.com

Est 2002

• Permanent & temporary au pairs • Lifting schemes • One on one tuition • Homework supervision • Holiday supervision • Excellent after service support • No registration fees • Candidates are screened & reference checked Hayley Eaton 083 270 5060 0861-MYCHILD (692 4453) hayley@proplacements.co.za www.proplacements.co.za

Dealing with Death Death is part of life. But fear of the unknown, and the dread that surrounds losing a loved one, is such that most people don’t want to think about it. Consequently, when death does occur many people are completely unprepared for the important practical arrangements that need to be made. A little knowledge about what to do when someone dies can help enormously.

When a death occurs: • A Notification of Death (BI-1663) must be signed by a doctor (if death occurs at home or in a private hospital), by the attending doctor/hospital medical superintendent at a government hospital, or possibly by a district surgeon (after notifying the SAPS) in the case of sudden or accidental death (e.g. road accident). • In the case of accidental death the deceased must be identified before the family is given a release document (SAPS382). This must be handed to the Funeral Director, which gives them permission to collect the deceased’s remains.

Note: the BI-1663 is NOT a death certificate. • The next step is to make funeral arrangements (Funeral Directors are on call 24 hours a day). They will make arrangements to obtain the information necessary for the death certificate, will get the burial permit, and will notify the media on behalf of the family. The actual funeral service will involve deciding on cremation/burial, the order of service, type of coffin, venue etc. • To obtain a death certificate the death notice (BI-1663) needs to be obtained from the doctor/pathologist and handed in at Home Affairs. The death certificate will be issued by Home Affairs. Several copies of the death certificate must then be certified by the police before being used to close accounts, notify insurance companies etc.

Relaxed Life

WOOD CREATIONS All CCA Treated Poles & Timber SPECIAL R4999 incl. VAT

SOON RE-BRANDING! WATCH THIS SPACE!

FIBREGLASS SLIDE MANUFACTURER (DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC) Includes: • Platform & Roof • Step Ladder • Slide • Cargo Net • Double Swing Set • Installation • Many add-ons available 55 Henwood Road, Pinetown 0861 11 55 37 Share-call • 031 - 705 4209 www.sloughtrading.co.za Terms & Conditions Apply

Contact: Oakleigh Funeral Home, 033 – 342 6116, 031 – 205 9959.

13

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Busy Life MARCH AWARENESS DAYS

• TB Awareness Month • 4 – 8: School Health Week • 5 – 7: World Education Games Online • 8: International Women’s Day • 10 – 16: World Glaucoma Day • 11 – 17: World Salt Awareness Week • 14: World Kidney Day • 15: World Sleep Day • 16 – 23: S.A. Library Week • 20: World Head Injury Awareness Day • 21: World Down Syndrome Day • 21: Human Rights’ Day • 22: World Water Day• 23: Earth Hour 8.30pm • 24: World TB Day • 26 – 27: Jewish Passover • 29 Mar – 1 Apr: Easter.

Contact: 033 – 387 1356.

• DRUMKIDZ LESSONS: Fri, 3pm, Play Days Entertainment Centre, PMB. Contact Bhavna, 081 587 2599, bhavna@drumkidz.co.za.

ENTERTAINMENT

• DOUBLE “O” BONDGIRL: 15 Mar, 6.30pm, Olivier Cultural Centre, Maritzburg College. Theme dress: 007. Picnic, cash bar. Tickets: R100. Contact Michelle, 033 – 342 5648, wembleyrdh@mweb. co.za.

• HOWICK HOSPICE FOOD & WINE FAIR: 8 Mar, 6pm – 9pm, Mendola, Hilton. Cost: R100. Contact 033 – 330 5257.

ARTS & CULTURE • BAYNESFIELD HOBBIES FAIR: 10 Mar, 9am, Baynesfield Estate. • MUSICAL REVUE OF CONTEMPORARY FEMALE POP ICONS: 11 – Contact Baynesfield Heritage Centre, curator.jbe@mwebbiz.co.za. 15 Mar, 7.30pm, The Theatre, St Anne’s College. Cost: R40 conces• INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETITION: Write a letter sions/R60 adults. Contact Lynn Chemaly, lchemaly@stannes.co.za, explaining why water is a precious resource. Lots of prizes. Entries 033 – 343 6100. close 31 Mar. For entry forms visit http://www.postoffice.co.za.

LEISURE • KWAZULU-NATAL MUSEUM: Mon – Fri 8.15am – 4.30pm, Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 3pm, Jabu Ndlovu St, PMB. Contact 033 • CONNECT FOR WOMEN WORKSHOP: 1 – 3 Mar, Drakensberg.

Contact admin@catalystconsulting.co.za.

– 345 1404.

• TOP ROCKS: Ashburton. Patch scratch & geological museum, • HENLEY MIDMAR YACHT CLUB 9-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE: 2 Mar, 9am, Midmar Dam. Contact 033 – 330 4158, info@hmyc.org.

9am – 4pm. Contact toprockgm@gmail.com, 083 677 7711. za.

• INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN: 31 Mar (Easter Bunny BUSINESS MEETINGS • BIZSMART NETWORK: 2nd last Thurs monthly, 3.45pm – 6.45pm, Train) & 1 Apr. Kloof to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return).

PMB. Contact Carmen Teal, 071 512 7530, carmen@biz-smart. Contact 087 808 7715, 082 353 6003, www.umgenisteamrailway. co.za. co.za, www.biz-smart.co.za.

• KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING: 26 Mar, 8am, The Coffee- • MARITZBURG COLLEGE WINTER SPORTS FESTIVAL: 29 Mar – 6 berry, Cascades Mall. Contact Belinda, info@connectmagazine. Apr, Maritzburg College. Contact 084 504 6069, marwickm@mcollege.co.za. co.za.

• MINIATURE LIVE STEAM TRAINS: 1st Sun (3 Mar & 7 Apr), 10am – 4pm, 78 Rudling Rd, Bisley, PMB. Cost: R6. Contact Andries KeyCHARITY • ASSIST: Offers counselling, emergency care safe house, “Baby ser, PMB Model Engineering Society, 082 557 2119.

Safes”. The organisation needs: baby & children’s clothes & equip- • MSC CRUISES: • 1 & 5 Mar, on the Opera, from Cape Town.

• Various dates in Mar, on the Sinfonia, from Durban. Visit www. ment. Contact René Morcom, 033 – 347 5544.

• CANCER SHAVE-A-THON: 2 Mar, 9am – 3pm, Notties Hotel. Con- msccruises.co.za. tact Women in Business, ceo@womeninbusiness.org.za, 082 972 • PLAY DAYS: Camps Drift Park. Big indoor playground, 9am – 5pm.

Cost: R30 per child. Contact Kerry, 073 672 6122.

2675.

• CHASE VALLEY PARK FUNDRAISER: Jumping Castle, Slip & Slide, • PONY RIDES: Ashburton. Contact Gael Whiteley, 083 460 7654, Sat & Sun, 9am – 5pm, Chase Valley Park, Chase Valley Rd, PMB. ponies4parties.za@gmail.com.

R20 per child. To raise fund for Growing Parks. Contact growing. • POWER WALK SESSIONS: In a group in PMB. Contact Carol, 082 827 8214. parks@gmail.com.

• ESTHER HOUSE: Safe place for abused women & children. Con- • STAGES OF THE PATH RETREAT: 21 – 24 Mar, 9.30am – 4.30pm, tact June if you would like to assist, ijestherhouse@futurenet. Francolin Fields, Lions River Rd. Contact Carol, 082 825 1795, caddis@wam.co.za. co.za.

• GOD’S WAREHOUSE (WHEATFIELD MISSION OUTREACH): As- • SUGAR BAY CAMPS: • 24 – 31 Mar, Phineas & Ferb Week. sists families who have no food. For food drop-off points contact • 31 Mar – 7 Apr, Sugar Bay’s Got Talent Week. Sugar Bay, North Debbie Schroeder, 083 230 6643, godswarehouse@telkomsa.net. Coast. Contact 031 – 485 3778, www.sugarbay.co.za.

• MSUNDUZI HOSPICE CHARITY SHOP: 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prest- • YOGA WEEKEND RETREAT: 1 – 3 Mar, Satori Farm, Dargle. Conbury. Mon – Fri 8am – 3.45pm, Sat 8am – 1pm. Donations wel- tact Louise, 082 551 7402. comed. Contact 033 – 344 1560.

MARKETS • MSUNDUZI HOSPICE EASTER FAIR: 2 Mar, 8am – 1pm, Hospice House, 200 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury. Contact Rashida, 033 – 344 • CITY HALL CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 9am – 2pm, opposite City Hall.

Contact 033 – 396 2807.

1560.

• HOUSE OF HEART EMPORIUM OPENING: 2 Mar, Dunrobin Centre, 31 Warwick Rd. Tues – Sun, 9am – 4pm. Contact 076 788 2052, COURSES/WORKSHOPS • BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY: Fri, 2pm – 4pm, Hayfields. Cost: 083 286 7668, info@houseofheart.co.za.

• INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET: Last Sun of the month, 9am – 3pm, R200. Contact lynettemuchna@sai.co.za, 076 658 1989.

• BELLY DANCE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS: Belly Chique Belly Inchanga Station & Railway Museum. Contact 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za.

Dance Studio, PMB. Contact Vanessa, 082 485 3908.

• DESIGN-YOUR-OWN CUPCAKE PARTY: Contact Yola, 079 517 • KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 7am – 11am, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507). Contact Andrea, 082 820 2220, kristabelle22@yahoo.com.

• JUST BOUTIQUE: Health, creative & baking courses for adults & 8986. kids. Athlone. Contact Lara Edmonds, info@justboutique.net, 033 • PMB FARMERS’ MARKET: Sat, 6am, Alexandra Park. Contact 082 886 0687.

– 342 4984, 084 587 0880, www.justboutique.net.

• LEARNING IDENTITY – INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: 13 Mar, 8am – • PMB NIGHT MARKET: Starting 28 Mar, 4.30pm – 10.30pm. Contact nmntungwa@gmail.com.

11am. Contact secretary@womeinbusiness.org.za.

• POSTNATAL CLASSES FOR MOMS & BABIES (0 – 6 MONTHS): • SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET: Sat, 6.30am – Wed, 10am – 12pm, St Anne’s Hospital, Stork’s Nest. Contact Sr 10.30am, cnr Alverstone & Kassier Rd, Assagay. Contact 083 777 1674. Visit www.shongwenimarket.co.za.

Kate Paine, 033 – 897 5309, katherine.paine@netcare.co.za.

• STRESS RELEASE WORKSHOP: 15 – 17 Mar, Satori Farm. Contact OTHER satorifarm@yahoo.com, www.satorifarm.co.za.

• WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASSES: • Tues, 6pm – 7pm, Clarendon. • SADAG (SOUTH AFRICAN DEPRESSION & ANXIETY GROUP): • Thurs, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Howick. Learn to meditate & discover Facebook Fridays; Support Groups. Contact info@anxiety.org.za, how a peaceful mind can change your life. Contact 031 – 764 6193, 0800 12 13 14, www.sadag.org. meditateinmidlands@gmail.com.

Send your April Diary Dates to brenda@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” EDUCATION in the subject line before 10 March.

• BOOKS 2 YOU BOOK FAIRS: • 28 Feb – 1 Mar, Pelham School.

Entries will be published space permitting & at the • 18 – 19 Mar, Nizamia Islamic School. Contact Kathy, 031 – 705 Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of 7744. events with contact person. e. & o.e.

• BUTTERFLIES FOR AFRICA: Willowton. Indoor hall with exotic butterflies & monkey enclosure. Tours available.

www.mumsmail.com

14

Busta

15

To advertise: 031 - 573 1731

Beautiful

Designer Clothing Brands Babies, Toddlers Tweens

for & BASSWOOD SHUTTERS

WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING

WOODEN VENETIAN BLINDS

CURTAIN RODS & TRACKS

At all Hirsch’s Homestores • UMHLANGA/GATEWAY 031 - 566 7002• BALLITO 032 - 946 2922 • HILLCREST 031 - 765 5854 • SPRINGFIELD 031 - 263 2346 • PIETERMARITZBURG 033 - 342 5902 Bring in this advert to qualify for a 10% discount on any of our products listed above. Offer valid until 31 March 2013.

Find us on Facebook Shop No.1 Equinox Building, Millennium Boulevard, Umhlanga Tel | 031 - 584 7364 | www.poshlittleones.co.za

The Vito SHUTTLE - Travel in Style

The Vito SHUTTLE is available as a 4 or 6-cylinder diesel: 116 CDI (120kW/360Nm) or 122 CDI (165kW/440Nm). This comprehensive standard Vito safety suite also applies to the SHUTTLE. The SHUTTLE is developed to carry passengers to their destination of choice safely and in style.

Garden City Commercials 3 Grix Road, Willowton, Pietermaritzburg | 033 - 397 5600 Contact Deidre Stuart 082 646 3002 Mum’s Mail • 031 - 573 1731 • editor@mumsmail.com • www.mumsmail.com