Howick Pre-Primary School is a place where family and education meet to encourage children to explore, grow and develop in all areas. These children recently enjoyed a Teddy Bear Picnic in Howick, KZN Midlands.

SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge - uMvoti and oThukela Regional - Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg: Saturday 7 May

In a surprise upset, Domino Servite took the honours in the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge’s uMvoti and oThukela Regional at Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg on Saturday 7 May.

They met one of the favourites in the regions’ final game, toppling Wartburg Kirchdorf School in an all-important critical penalty shoot-out. After 25 minutes of play the whistle blew with the score line level on one each.

Domino were awarded their first real threat in the game, a short corner midway through the final. The ball was pushed to the top of the circle, where the castle sent the ball towards the goals finding its way to the right where a tussle right on the post saw Wartburg’s goalkeeper Yoliswa Khenyisa keel over, hitting the upright and concussing herself.

Domino’s captain, Liezel Green managed to knock their goal in shortly after Wartburg’s keeper’s unfortunate injury. As the game drew to a close, Wartburg responded with a barrage of attacks, including four short corners. On their final set piece, they managed to equalise after the ball was pushed out to the top of the D, with Lise-Lea Engelbrecht trapping it cleanly, shifting the ball from her favoured right, side-stepping the first wave, and knocking in a reverse stick leveller.

Seconds later the final whistle blasted announcing the outcome of the game would head to the penalty spot. Wartburg’s Robyn Vorster took their first opportunity scoring with her attempt and putting her team 1 point ahead. For the next four rounds the score board remained on 2 – 1 to Wartburg.

Domino’s captain Green stepped up to the spot, and determinedly took the ball up, zig-zagging as she went. A firm standing Wartburg’s stand in keeper, Andile Dube was unable to keep up with the quick footed, Green’s attempt and watched amazed as the ball rolled over her line, again levelling the score.

The game’s conclusion then moved to sudden death with Wartburg setting off first. Their fourth penalty being mis-hit giving Domino the edge. Amy van Tonder from Domino eagerly stepped up and calmly made her way goalwards, pulling the ball right and determinedly knocking the ball across the line earning her team their third goal and the regional title for the first time.

Chatting after the final, Captain for Domino Liezel Green shared, “We came here a little bit unsure but were quite excited. We knew we were stronger than two teams but Wembely and Wartburg we were a bit unsure about. We were delighted to reach the final, but we were exhausted, so it was a game that we played a lot more defensively. We didn’t expect to win but we are very happy and delighted to make it through to the grand finals for the first time.”

Coach for Domino, Willen du Toit, “We enjoyed it. It was tough and draining and a rollercoaster day. We got to the final and scored and then right at the end they scored and we had to go to a shootout. It was fun and I am very happy for the team, they did well.”

Acknowledged for his efforts with the whistle, Gareth Larkan from host school Hermannsburg was named Umpire of the Day.

In their inaugural appearance, Domino Servite will represent the uMvoti and oThukela Region as the eighth team at the Grand Finals in July, They join Pionier Hoërskool (Northern KZN Regional); St Anne’s College (PMB North Regional); St John’s D.S.G. (PMB Central Regional); Our Lady of Fatima (DBN North Regional); St Mary’s D.S.G. (Highway Regional); Kuswag Hoërskool (DBN South Regional); and most recently King Edward High School (Ugu and Sisonke Regional).

Next week the action moves to Durban for the second last tournament for 2022, the Durban Central Regional at Durban Girls’ College, followed by the Northern KZN Coastal Regional at Grantleigh School in Richards Bay on Saturday 21 May.

Results
1 Domino Servite 2 Wartburg Kirchdorf School 3 Wembley College 4 Greytown High School 5 Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg

Game Scores
Wartburg 2 vs Wembley 0
Domino 1 vs Greytown 0
Hermannsburg 0 vs Wartburg 5
Greytown 0 vs Wembley 1
Hermannsburg 0 vs Domino 3
Wartburg 0 vs Greytown 0
Wembley 1 vs Domino 1
Greytown 2 vs Hermannsburg 0
Domino 0 vs Wartburg 0
Wembley 2 vs Hermannsburg 0

Pictured above: In full flight, a determined Wembley College’s Mia Schneider tries to advance as Domino Servite’s defenders bravely ready themselves for the attack, during their round robin game at the uMvoti and oThukela Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge that took place at Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg on Saturday 7 May.

Pictured below: Ooops. Slamming on the brakes, Wartburg Kirchdorf’s link Phiwokuhle Ntombela, halts her advances after she loses her stick and the ball in a collision with Greytown High School’s Andiswa Myaka during their round robin game at the uMvoti and oThukela Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge that took place at Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg on Saturday 7 May.

Photo credit: Rogan Ward

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Thank you to Greendale Superspar for their generous sponsorship of the well-supported tabs in competition played on Saturday, 07 March. The winners of the competition were Lisa Nagel, Koos Marais and David Langstone. The runners up were Kevin Palmer, Mark Taylor and Jeannette James. Well done to all of you.

Forthcoming Sponsored Competitions:
Wednesday 11 May: Halfway Toyota Howick Tabs In Comp. Tabs in by 13h15
Tuesday 17 May: Pre-drawn 2-4-2 Competition sponsored by J Leslie Smith and Dr Alan Sara. Pre- Entries Required. Please place your names on the list in the clubhouse or 083 269 3508 by Saturday, 13 May. Start time 09h00.
Friday 27 May: Two Bowls Trips Competition sponsored by Woodstone Craft Cafe. Pre-entries required. Existing teams send entries via WhatsApp as usual. Any new teams wishing to enter, Please contact 071 164 3162 by 25 May. Start time is 09h00.
Registered players are welcome to participate in all sponsored competitions.

It is hoped that coaching will recommence in the week commencing 15 May. We apologise for the delay.

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For more ideas on how you can LOVE LOCAL FIRST and LOVE LOCAL REAL HARD, read the latest Howick newsletter. If you buy into the concept of supporting small businesses more often than not, please choose to subscribe to our newsletter so we can help you to be a champion of the awesome entrepreneurs in Howick and the surrounding KZN Midlands.

You will have to book quickly to join in the biscuit decor fun coming up at Piggly Wiggly Midlands on Mother's Day in 2022. Book with Di on 082 060 0359 or direct with Piggly Wiggly on 060 344 9359.

Hayley Moore (pictured here) is a constellation therapy practitioner whose talents are best proclaimed by her clients testimonials;

Many of the effects of our session were seen days or weeks or months afterward, but the changes in myself /my marriage /husband have been very real and productive. The shifts seems deep and almost fundamental. I am really grateful for you, your gift and your guidance Thank you! - Jen

Just saying thank you feels inadequate - it was so immense I'm still battling to wrap my head around it...I really just wanted to say a deep thank you for the work you did with my family and the impact that will have on our lives going forward and backwards in time. - Donna

Having a family constellation with Hayley is like having a family therapy session with a psychic. It was like no other experience I’ve ever had and the healing effects have continued to ripple out long after the sessions were done. I highly recommend Hayley for individual and group work. She’s delightful to talk to and offers so much wisdom and insight. I count my time with her among my blessings. - Nichole

My son had suffered for years with depression and was suicidal before we met you, and now I have a new child, happy outgoing and able to function in society! - Sarah

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A big welcome to the new angels at Glass Cuttings.

Made on the flame torch these hand made glass cuties will bring a smile to any animal lover.

We have cats, dogs, pigs, cows, horses, elephants, rhinos, and frogs!! A whole host of animal angels.

Meet them at the shop at Piggly Wiggly in the Natal Midlands. Open daily from 9 to 4.

You will find gifts for Mom at MUSHKA; tunics, earrings, scarves, assorted winter warmers and more. Find them at Piggly Wiggly Midlands on the R103.

Take the frustration out of getting a quote. Request one online and your quote will be sent directly to you.

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'We are delighted to share that five Girls’ Hockey players have been selected to represent the uMgungundlovu District Hockey team and will be attending KZN trials. We congratulate: Thingo Ntombela and Kayte-Lee Biggar (U14), Abigail Holmes (U16), Mary-Lynn Cotton and Rachel Tegg (U18).' shared Howick High

April certainly made up for the quiet March month. The cameras were kept busy with history searches. Not too many suspect vehicles came into uMngeni but we had lots of action chasing vehicles out of uMngeni.

Camera report:
Most camera activations were for Poaching suspect vehicles. All were monitored but not actioned as they were not seen to be entering rural areas.

2022/04/24 19:34
SAPS Alert activated a UCSI camera in Hilton: A vehicle was reported as stolen on 11/04/2022 at PLESSISLAER. It was loaded to the Response group and after a vehicle check was done, the vehicle was found, stopped and taken to Hilton SAPS for processing. Thanks to AET, Red Alert, MI7 and SAPS.

Then we had lots of action on camera for live on line searches:
These consisted of local issues and out of area vehicle problems. UCSI is not just about the cameras; It is the network we have grown to share information as far as possible to make sure we get early warnings and to assist others to catch our problems when they leave our area.

• 8 April; N3 Notties to Cato ridge. The UCSI/SAPS response WhatsApp group was used to replay information to various law enforcement so they could follow vehicle where it was eventually stopped in Cato Ridge area. Driver apprehended with stolen property and illegal firearm.
  • 10-Apr; Curries Post. House armed robbery: Cameras were checked, and suspect vehicle found. Unfortunately not in time to be stopped by response group.
  • 15-Apr; Howick, Greendale. Suspects entered a shop in Greendale centre where they stole a staff members mobile phone. I did a search on the cameras for suspect vehicle which I found and was confirmed identity by victim. Info sent to Hilton group in case vehicle tries same thing in Hilton. Unfortunately, the vehicle never seen again.
  • 19 April; Bulwer to Thornville. A hijacked bakkie was reported as taken in Bulwer. Information was coordinated by UCSI response group about movement of the vehicle. The vehicle traveled from Bulwer through Richmond into the Thornville area where it was eventually apprehended by law enforcement.
  • 21 April; Cramond; Another hijacked vehicle in Cramond area. The UCSI response group again used for information and co-ordination. The vehicle was recovered by SSS and SAPS with use of Tracker unit. Great use of resources even outside our area.
  • 26 April; Howick; Robbery at Post Office. I did a manual search on cameras out of Howick. Possible suspect vehicle found through cameras and circulated to response groups. Unfortunately, the vehicle was not found in uMngeni area. However, 3.5hrs later I received a call from IPSS security on North Coast. They found our suspect vehicle, which was taken in to SAPS. Great communications from snipr system and our friends in the security industry.

Be safe and vigilant at all times. If something feels "off" report it to your local CPF, Security or SAPs member, no matter how small.

You could be saving a life that you will never know about.

Are you an affiliated member of UCSI?
Do you know you have access to the operations desk for information about suspicious vehicles in your area?
Please contact Deon (details below) if you have not heard from the ops desk recently. I may have old information that needs to be updated.

How can you get involved?
Contact Deon from the UCSI by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or whatsapp 063 068 9652 for more information on how to join and contribute. Private individuals from R50pm and business entities from R300pm. Affiliated members have access to ask for assistance in any reported crime involving a vehicle.

The UCSI is also able to issue Section 18A certificates for CAPEX and OPEX donations of any amount.

Stay safe – we got this!

Yours sincerely
Deon Tegg Operations Manager
082 496 9208

The UCSI Board of Directors
Themba Ndulini (Chairperson), Krish Ramkuber and Terence James

"These are a few of my favourite things" says this beaming little face, at a most wonderful annual Teddy Bears picnic held at Heritage House Preschool recently. One of those exciting days when TEDDIES and TREATS are allowed at school.

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Six year old school pupil from Howick Prep, Ruben Crous, baked and sold 160 sunflower cup cakes in aid of people suffering from the war in Ukraine. He paid a total of R4350.00 over to the UN Humanitarian Relief Fund Ukraine. He is a good example to show that every little bit helps and we can all make a difference in the war.

News supplied.

Groundcover Leather Company, situated 12 km from Howick on the Curry's Post road, was established in 1990 and their handmade leatherwork has become legendary in the KZN Midlands. Discover a range of finely-crafted leather products:

Handbags, Boots, Shoes, Sandals, Briefcases, Rucksacks, Travel bags, Belts & accessories.

Results of the Woodstone 2 ball trips competition played on Friday 29th April.

1st place: Mano Govender, Vis Padyachee and Ray Ramden from Martizburg bowling club.
2nd place: Mike Scheffer, Bob Chetty and Barry Fairbrother from Umgeni Waterfall bowling club
3rd place: Sheridan Schraader, Cindy Bro and Wendy Smith from Umgeni Waterfall bowling club

The plate prize was won by Richard Lister, Mike Lowell and Debbie Elliot from Hilton Bowling Club.

The prizes were generously sponsored by Woodstone Craft Cafe at St John's Village shopping center and meat packs from Meander Prime Cuts in Howick.

FORTHCOMING CLUB SPONSORED EVENTS FOR MAY
Saturday 7th: Greendale Superspar competition tabs in.
Start time 13.15

Wednesday 11th: Halfway Toyota Howick tabs in.
Start time 13.15

Tuesday, 17th: J Leslie Smith and Alan Sara Pre-Drawn:
2-4-2 competition Start time: 09h00.

Friday, 27th: Woodstone Nominated Two Bowl Trips.
Start time 09h00. Entries via Woodstone Trips WhatsApp group.

Anyone wishing to enter a new team may WhatsApp 071 164 3162

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Pictured above: Richard Lister, Mike Lowell and Debbie Elliot

Pictured below: Mano Govender, Vis Padyachee, Ray Ramden with Colin Burden, the President of Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club.

During this last month of autumn I encourage everyone to start taking care of your body and feeding it nutrients to boost your immunity. BMS Biotics is homemade kombucha in 24 different flavours. Kombucha is a probiotic drink with amazing health benefits.

This month we will chat about;
The Third Eye Chakra

The third eye chakra, is known as “the seat of intuition.” Translations of the Sanskrit name include, “perceive,” “beyond wisdom,” and “command.” Located in the center of the forehead, it acts as the individual’s center of wisdom, conscience, and higher consciousness.

The third eye allows for clear thought, spiritual contemplation, and self-reflection. It is the highest chakra in the physical body, allowing it to provide visionary perspective. The third eye also helps to determine one’s reality and beliefs based on what one chooses to see in the world.

The third eye chakra primarily has to do with clairvoyance; as a result, the concept of the “sixth sense,” or strong intuition, came from this sixth chakra. It governs self-awareness, higher wisdom, visualization, clarity, discernment, imagination, and creative dreaming.

The third eye chakra has a feminine energy. It is symbolized by the color indigo and an upside-down triangle and lotus flower. Elementally, it is associated

When Blocked or Out of Balance

When the energy of the third eye chakra is out of alignment or not flowing freely, a variety of physiological, mental, emotional, and spiritual ailments can pop up.

For one thing, one might notice physical signs like tension in the brow area, headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, sinus issues, hearing problems, or dizziness. Cognitive indicators of an unbalanced third eye chakra may include dissociation, issues concentrating, nightmares, sleep disturbances, mental fog, and confusion.

Meanwhile, common emotional cues are self-doubt, worry, overthinking, close-mindedness, feeling lost, or relying on others for validation and permission. Lastly, some spiritual ailments which point back to the third eye include a lack of confidence in one’s path or purpose, feeling an “absence” of intuition, being too rooted in the physical world to heed higher guidance and wisdom, or being too rooted in daydreams to focus on the present reality.

Spiritual contemplation goes hand in hand with gazing at the northern lights in Iceland.

Let's try keep our Third Eye Chakra balanced and unblocked with some coffee or spicy plum kombucha.

Find BMS Biotics Homemade Kombucha at the Karkloof Farmers Market every Saturday as well as the Crystal Deva Expo on Sunday the 1st May.

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'Although it was a small gathering, the Tree Art Group had a productive morning at The Old Mushroom Farm, Karkloof on Friday the 22nd April.' 

The Howick Arts Society or HARTS held its first meeting on 21 August 1991 and has grown into a vibrant collection of artists from all walks of life who meet to inspire and encourage one another and have a lot of fun in the process.

Artists range from beginners to seasoned professionals who are more than willing to share their techniques and knowledge. To this end workshops (for a very nominal fee) are held on a monthly basis on different aspects of visual arts.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month, unless it falls on a public holiday. Then the meeting is held on the following Monday. The meetings currently take place from 2.00pm - 4pm at St Luke’s Church Hall in Howick. Guest speakers are invited to do a presentation at the meeting on topics of interest to artists and a workshop on the topic the following Monday.

At the monthly meetings members may bring along and exhibit their latest works and receive a critique. Members in attendance then vote for their favourite works. Points are accumulated over the year and at the end of the year the artist with the most points wins the prestigious Asselberg Cup and a year’s free subscription to HARTS.

Over the years, H A R T S has built up a comprehensive library of books and magazines on art. Many past members have donated books, but HARTS also subscribes to a number of local and overseas magazines, keeping up to date with the latest art news. Members may take these out on a monthly basis.

A newsletter is sent to members every month, keeping members up to date on past and forthcoming HARTS events, as well an active Facebook page facebook.com/HowickArtsSociety and Webpage http://howickartssociety.org/

Art exhibitions are held at suitable venues during the year. Artists have plenty of opportunities to market and sell their work. Publicity is arranged in the local media and each month an artist from HARTS is featured in the local press as “Artist of the Month”.

A Year End Luncheon is held in November, the Asselberg Cup winner is announced, as well as The Lorna Pierson Trophy presented to the most improved artist of the year.

The members choose a theme each year and enter a painting anonymously, which is judged by an art expert and the winner is also announced at the Year End Luncheon.

Subscription fee for the year is R150.00 payable at the Annual General Meeting in September, at which the new Committee for the year is elected.

There are lots of good reasons why people in the area with an artistic bent should become HARTS members and make the most of all the activities and excitement to be had at the Howick Arts Society.

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So many new cases, so many new laws, so many new apps, so many new issues! 

It’s time to do a few public webinars. The first one is for parents and teens (over 12) at 17.30 on 10 May. If you can’t join live (loadshedding ugh) a recording will be accessible for a limited time afterwards.

Tickets here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/174472-selfies-sexts-and-smartphones-parenting-the-screenager/#/