Howick Hospice will be selling individually packaged heart shaped chocolates to raise funds to contribute towards the services offered by our organisation.
Have a Heart for Howick Hospice Chocolate @ R10 each
Please get in touch if you would like to place an order or if we could drop off order forms.
All orders to be placed by February 7th.
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Piggly Wiggly, ‘The Heart of the Midlands’ is home to almost 30 unique shops, a myriad of activities for adults and kids and several foodie spots, and is the ideal spot for family and friends to spend the day together.
Visit our website (http://bit.ly/PigglyWigglyMidlands) to see all that we have to offer.
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Garry from Finely Fixed is a specialist at in-home maintenance, repairing and perfecting all the things in a home that never get fixed.
But he has other talents as well.
This is a Chalet he designed for a customer, who is renting it out as a holiday chalet.
-It's approx. 60m2
-It is one bedroom, full bathroom and complete kitchen.
-It has insulated ceilings and walls.
-Full electrics
-Fully plumbed with geyser.
-Cromadeck roofing ( that is it come pre-painted )
-Half-round outside timber CCA treated.
-All other timbers are CCA treated.
Total cost at the time the of construction and completion was R300 000.
For free quotes and assistance in design and advice contact Finely Fixed.
You have seen the success stories, if you follow the eating plan and you commit to training the results will be guaranteed.
Crossfit is for everyone, young, mature, any fitness level.
We are here to make you stronger, healthier, fitter and looking and feeling amazing.
You deserve it. Do it for YOU.
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Thank you for making 2019 a success in our community fight against crime. This festive season has been a fairly quiet one, with crime right down and the UCSI staying on top of any suspicious vehicles coming into the area.
It was a successful 2019 year for the UCSI, with well over 40 arrests being made and vehicles impounded. The UCSI also saw 16 SNIPR enabled gantries erected and numerous other gantries linked to the UCSI network of cameras. This was all made possible through community funding and support.
The network of gantries and SNIPR information becomes more powerful as it grows and is effectively managed and responded to. This is what makes the UCSI so unique and successful. Partnerships with SNIPR and TrackBox Technologies SA CAN are incredibly important and play a HUGE role in the success of the UCSI.
The best part of 2019 was the tangible excitement and support from our local SAPS. It has been a pleasure to empower them with valid SNIPR information and in return have unquestionable support and action. This is how we make a difference in our Community, Province and Country.
The UCSI plans to strengthen relations with the uMngeni Municipality and in 2020 and aims to have more gantries and CCTV cameras erected in the community. Safety and security is how we ensure socio-economic growth and investment in our community.
The UCSI goes into 2020 with Frans Labuschagne joining the team as the Operations Manager. Frans comes with an exceptional track-record and relationships in the Law Enforcement and security industries sectors.
The UCSI Board of Directors would like to thank Debbie Preston for investing the last 15 months into the establishment of the UCSI and ensuring its success. Debbie will be taking up a full-time teaching post at Epworth School in January 2020 and we wish her all the very best. Debbie will remain on the UCSI Board of Directors, and will continue to guide and advise the UCSI team on-the-ground.
UCSI SNIPR positive alerts 9 – 31 December 2019
12th December 2019
The UCSI received an alert about a silver BMW using cloned plates. SAPS and affiliated Security Companies were advised. The vehicle could not be located after a 2-hour search and possibly left the area via a road or N3 where no UCSI gantry has been erected as yet. SAPS Radio Control were advised.
20th December 2019
The UCSI received an alert about a white Subaru using cloned plates. SAPS and affiliated Security Companies were advised. The vehicle could not be located after a search was conducted and possibly left the area via a road or N3 where no UCSI gantry has been erected as yet. SAPS Radio Control were advised.
20th December 2019
The UCSI received an alert about a VW Polo listed as stolen in Middelburg (Mpumalanga). SAPS and affiliated Security Companies were advised. The vehicle was seen heading towards Mpophomeni but unfortunately, there are no UCSI gantries erected in that locality as yet. SAPS and KSS searched for the vehicle but it could not be located. On 30 December 2019, the vehicle was located in Mpophomeni and SAPS took over the matter.
24th December 2019
The UCSI received an alert about a blue VW Polo listed as stolen in Pietermaritzburg. SAPS were advised and the vehicle was recovered. The driver was arrested and the vehicle impounded by SAPS.
UCSI SNIPR positive alerts 1 – 7 January 2020
2nd January 2020
The UCSI received and alert about a Toyota sedan listed as stolen. SAPS and affiliated Security Companies were advised. UCSI and KSS located the vehicle and SAPS took over the matter. The vehicle was verified as stolen with the SAPS vehicle theft unit and the vehicle was taken to Mkondeni pound to be processed.
3rd January 2020
The UCSI received an alert about a white Toyota Hilux listed as stolen. SAPS and affiliated Security Companies were advised. The vehicle could not be located after a search was conducted and possibly left the area via a road or N3 where no UCSI gantry has been erected as yet. SAPS Radio Control were advised.
4th January 2020
The UCSI received an alert about a white Hyundai sedan listed as stolen. SAPS and affiliated Security Companies were advised. The vehicle could not be located after a search was conducted and possibly left the area via a road or N3 where no UCSI gantry has been erected as yet. SAPS Radio Control were advised.
Thank you to those affiliated Security Companies (Knight Security Solutions, Ballid Security and PMB Security) who have also worked alongside the UCSI, SAPS and Law Enforcement Officials in securing our uMngeni Community.
We still need to “plug some holes” – especially in Merrivale, Merrivale Rural, Cedara, Howick West and Mpophomeni, and we need to grow our monthly contributions towards the UCSI from the community.
How can you get involved?
Please join the UCSI as a contributing member. The UCSI will not be sustainable without monthly community support from business entities and private individuals. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on how to join and make a contribution. Private individuals from R50pm and business entities from R300pm.
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Lions River Craft Brewery offer beginners brewing days. All the basic grain brewing steps will be explained, from milling to fermentation.
Beginner brewing days are R250 per person, minimum of six people.
To make a booking, email us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Home Trends, previously known as Repurposed is very much open and ready for your visit...
Design... Build... Furnish
We align with a wonderful architect, Kwasani Projects Building and Civils, Cosy Couch and Leicester Floors Pietermaritzburg.
We provide a Professional, Personal Decor Service and have some amazing home decor items...
And now our Deli is open, making the most delicious home cooked meals and cakes, jams, Marmalades, Pickles...
It’s a treasure in Howick... make sure you visit
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In response to the Chairman’s Challenge, members of the Midlands Woodworkers’ Guild make wooden toys and toy boxes through the year to donate to two deserving organizations in December of every year.
The aim is to provide toys to registered crèches and organizations catering for a number of children so that each toy can be enjoyed by many children. This year over 200 beautiful wooden toys including a large variety of push and pull toys, ‘play’ stoves (complete with pots!) and ironing boards (each with an iron!), various puzzles, blocks, carts (from small to LARGE!), trains, tractors, trucks, aeroplanes, articulated trucks carrying ‘new’ cars and even a rocking horse. There were also material balls stitched by a ladies’ sewing group in Howick.
The skill and number of ‘man and woman’ hours involved was most impressive!
These toys, as well as stools and toy boxes, were distributed to two charities, namely LETCEE in Greytown represented by Mary James and Sthokozize Creche in Mpendle represented by Sheila Carr and Barbara Bullock at the Chairman’s Challenge function held on Tuesday 10th December.
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The UCSI is working hard. November and December so far have proved to be busy and successful, but somewhat frustrating as well. There are still gaps in our network that we need to close. We can only do this with your support. CAPEX donations go towards the physical erection of the gantries, but OPEX is the most critical as this is the monthly income that keeps the UCSI sustainable.
The UCSI continues to work alongside and build relationships with Law Enforcement Officials and affiliated security companies, namely Knight Security Solutions, Ballid Security and PMB Security. Herewith is a summary of recent successes and alerts.
Thanks to SAPS
The UCSI would like to extend our thanks to our locals SAPS. Howick and Hilton SAPS have been amazing and incredibly responsive and supportive. Now with Mpophomeni SAPS now under new leadership and a keen interest shown in the UCSI, we look forward to developing that relationship. Also thanks to Nottingham Road SAPS who are always there when we call them. The local SAPS Flying Squad are also brilliant – thanks guys.
Who are the affiliated Security Companies?
These affiliated security companies have “bought” into holistic COMMUNITY safety. Has your security company affiliated? To become an affiliated security company they need to register with the UCSI and make a monthly contribution in order to receive information about “alerts” generated locally, so that they can assist Law Enforcement with criminal incidents and man-power in the area.
Be a part of a “Best Practice Model” community project and help make a difference, locally, in KZN and South Africa.
How to contribute
To become an actively contributing member toward this unique community crime initiative, go to www.ucsi.org.za or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and help us keep the UCSI sustainable.
News supplied by UCSI.
FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation KZN was established in 2006 in response to the growing need for a dedicated Centre which could care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife in KZN midlands.
Would you like to contribute and be involved in the work FreeMe Wildlife does?
Then please join our family through the Custodianship Program, even businesses can be a part of our family .
http://www.freemekzn.co.za/become-a-custodian/
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Midmar Building Supplies (MBS) a building materials trade depot for all your building needs.
As part of the umbrella company Midmar Group, MBS is the retail and wholesale outlet for building materials.
Whether it be providing material for large contractors or for home improvements, MBS will be sure to be your building materials solution from start to finish.
We provide concrete products that are directly produced in our Midmar Concrete Products (MCP) yard located next to the store. We source the raw materials needed to produce our concrete products directly from our quarry, Midmar Crushers. Due to this value chain, MBS products can be sold at more affordable rates while still maintaining an extremely high level of quality.
We stock a range of hardware that includes tools, bathroom and plumbing items, paint and paint accessories, electrical and lighting, garden and outdoor equipment, as well as doors, windows and more.
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For ten years Funda Nenja has enriched the lives of many dogs and people, living in the vicinity of Mpophomeni near Howick. Initially focusing on the Mpophomeni area, the work is now extending further afield.
Ten years is a good time to pause, reflect, reconsider and where appropriate, chart new directions. For this reason Funda Nenja has embarked upon an evaluation process.Anyone is welcome to participate in the evaluation.
How would you like to assist with, or inform, the developing Funda Nenja programme? Do join the evaluation process. We invite you to share your story, your insights and what inspires you about Funda Nenja.
Feel free to post directly onto our FaceBook site or, if you would like to share a personal insight, do call the Evaluation Coordinator, Dr. Jim Taylor (Cell: 0824580976) or email
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Ronald McClelland didn’t build a beergarden for himself, he built it for the locals, it’s all about them. The finishes, the food and most importantly, the craft beer. Literally everything has been carefully intended for our craftbeer lovers.
You can hire us for your event, we’ll bring the kegs and our mobile bar. You can also learn to brew your own beer with our beginner brewing days.
News supplied by Lion's River Craft Brewery.
We would like to wish all our dancers and their families happy holidays and special memories with friends and families. Dance for Parkinson’s is specifically designed to help those living with Parkinson’s, aiding and helping in all areas of difficulty and prolonging symptoms in early-onset Parkinson’s.
For any information or if you would like to join our classes in Howick or Hilton, contact Kerry Pentz on 083 407 3148. Classes start up again early January.
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There really is no end to the use of concrete products. Our team at Midmar Building Supplies decided to kick off the festive season by showcasing the versatility of one of their most popular products, the concrete block, by constructing a Concrete Christmas Tree!
Other popular products off their shelves were used as Christmas Tree decor, with their white limestone pebbles emulating snow on the borders of the tree branches. To complete the look, electrical products were used as gifts at the foot of the concrete tree.
This is a great idea for Christmas displays in your home and garden and shows that the possibilities are endless with concrete!
Wishing our Community and customers a Merry Christmas from Midmar Building Supplies.
New Year's doesn't have to be spent fighting the crowds in a city somewhere. Why not join us at Lythwood Lodge for an ultimate luxury and fun New Year's celebration?Arrive on Tuesday, 31 December ... settle in, then join us for an afternoon High Tea, Champagne and Croquet on the Lawn. In the evening it's time to dress up and put on your party shoes! Welcome the New Year in with a spectacular Five-course Dinner & Dance to welcome in the New Year.On New Year's Day, sleep in a little and then enjoy a Late Morning Brunch. The order of the day is to put up those tired dancing feet and relax. Explore a little... perhaps some fishing or mountain biking appeals or a walk in the country. In the evening we will spoil you with a fun-filled Dinner Braai under the Stars.Ready to go home? Then enjoy our Full English Breakfast on Thursday morning and depart at your leisure.If you are wanting to explore further afield while staying with us we are right on the popular Midlands Meander and if swinging from the trees is more your style, the famous Karkloof Canopy Tour could be for you. And we have a special rate if you want to stay on.
Contact us on 033 234 4666 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info or to book!
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A big THANK YOU to the residents at Kwawula Game Estate for donating much needed items towards the care of our wildlife.The residents had an end of year party and decided to donate some items and a total of R1000 to FreeMe Wildlife. We are always in need of items during our baby season, ensuring that even the little guys have everything they need to prepare them for a life in the wild.
We love what we do, and how we do it... To find out more please visit www.freemekzn.co.za for more information about how you can help out.
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As I reflect over the past year, I want to highlight and celebrate our successes. Despite the global economic turmoil, our beautiful country has so much to celebrate. Winning the Rugby World cup highlights that when South Africans work together we can achieve the (seemingly) impossible.
The same holds true for our organisation. Despite numerous NPO’s facing financial difficulty resulting in the downscaling of their services or even closing their doors, we have so much to celebrate this year.
It would not have been possible without the passion, dedication and incredible work ethic of my team who firmly believes that “each patient’s life journey is precious and unique and is deserving of dignity
and respect”
The bar was set high at the beginning of the year, and the team embraced the challenge and exceeded
all expectations! “Sustainability and growth” were the buzzwords this year and I am incredibly proud to report that we have made great strides in both areas.
PMB & District Community Chest provided funding for a much-needed facelift for our charity shop. The “Pre-loved” shop was officially re-opened on the 1st of June, and I am thrilled with it’s success. Income generated from the shop assists us with our core service which is to provide free Palliative care to the Howick community and surrounds.
Our partner in this success is the community who generously donates preloved items for us to sell.
We had a full events calendar this year, and I want to commend Meghan Coslett, our Marketing Coordinator who was appointed in April for her incredible effort, enthusiasm and energy. Meghan replaced Angela Lauer who sadly left us in March due to a change in family circumstances. However, I am very excited to announce that we have not lost Ang entirely and she will be involved in an exciting new Hospice venture in 2020.
We have seen an increase in patient numbers and on average, we provide service to 82 patients and 57 family members every month. Our Social Worker, Thembeka Ntombela who was appointed earlier this year proved an invaluable asset and is one of the key reasons we are able to provide support to more family members this year. Our clinical team have successfully networked with local departments and we are steadily seeing an increase in referrals.
Funding always remains a challenge, but we are grateful for our many different funders, both local and international for their continued support as well as individuals who have shown support through donations and bequests. We are overjoyed to have received four substantial bequests this year which has a significant impact on our sustainability.
News supplied by Howick Hospice.