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Our Young Engineers are having a blast, building towers using counter balances and cantilevers as part of their Genius Hour project. We love experiential learning!

We only have limited number of spaces for 2020/2021, so contact our Office today to find out more.

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Anyone can enjoy a pint at their local pub, but Lions River beergarden offers a very different experience. Just imagine sharing a craftbeer with good friends while nibbling on a home-grown country platter and enjoying the beauty of Lions River. We don’t offer the ordinary. For an extraordinary BrewWithAView, come visit us!

You can hire us for your event. We’ll bring the kegs and our mobile bar and serve your guests.

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Christmas Service Times for Howick Churches.

Assemblies of God

25 December 2019       Christmas Day Service 7:30 am
31 December 2019        New Year’s Eve  Service 10:15 pm

Christ Church Howick

22 December 2019  5:00pm    Picnic and "Carols by Candlelight"  5:00pm (actual service will start at 6:00pm).

25 December 2019              Christmas Day Service 8:00am - 9:00am.

Howick Family Fellowship

25 December 2019               Christmas Day Service 8:30am - 9:30am.

Howick Presbyterian Church

25 December 2019           Christmas Day Service 8:30am.

To all stakeholders, friends, visitors, hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, season ticket holders, climbers, teachers, school groups and guests:

We want to firstly direct our sincere condolences to the lady who was hiking on the reserve on Sunday afternoon and who experienced the unfortunate incident with poachers. We have engaged directly with her and her family, and are providing any support that is necessary to deal with the specific incident.

We are working extremely hard with the relevant authorities to combat this threat to our precious wildlife, and to maintain a level of safety on our reserve so that all people can enjoy the beauty of the location. This is the first incident of violent crime we have experienced on our reserve.

We have setup patrols, fly-overs, weekend camp outs and even local community volunteer walks. We have also engaged with the local communities and done several education and awareness programmes with our neighbours over the last two years.

The safety of all our visitors is a priority to WESSA and we appeal to the authorities to apprehend the perpetrators, and to work with the community to reduce the scourge of poaching and its related crimes.

We ask the local municipality to assist us with improving the safety of the community so that we can use our proclaimed nature reserve for tourism activities.

Here are some safety tips should you wish to visit us in the future:
1. Sign the registration form at the reception so that we know you are on the reserve.
2. Depart from the reserve before the official closing times and preferably please sign out from reception.
3. Engage with the onsite receptionist about the different trails available and their locations. They will also give you a printed map.
4. Never walk alone when on the reserve, and carry a mobile phone in case of emergency.

#WearePeopleCaringForTheEarth

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If you have ever been to the Midlands Meander near Nottingham Road, KwaZulu Natal, then you would have either been to The Ugly Duckling, heard of this quirky shop that sells just about anything, or driven past this big blue rustic building with a massive wooden elephant in the front to welcome you, on the old R103 road on your way to the Kamberg/Giant’s Castle, or if you decided to take the scenic route to Durban or Johannesburg.
Wander into The Ugly Duckling, and you are immediately greeted by the friendly staff and the sound of music jamming in the background. It doesn’t get any better than browsing through all of the unique items for sale and listening to some epic, retro upbeat classics like The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, The Beatles and many, many more.
As you immerse yourself in this fun shop you cannot help but be in awe of the vast amount and huge variety of items for sale.
The Ugly Duckling is a décor, gifting and furniture store like you have never seen before. The Ugly Duckling specializes in unique imported handicrafts from India and Indonesia, and also local crafters who supply The Ugly Duckling. You will find the most beautiful unique wooden furniture, locally made Sleeper Wood furniture, ornate mirrors, word sign boards, metal art paintings, décor bowls, handicrafts, chimes, bamboo gongs, retro antiques, unique clothing from the East, jewellery, embellished bling pens, leather wallets, antique replica gramophones (and they work!), antique replica brass nautical goods, fun wooden toys, 100% cotton throws in almost every colour, jute carpets, a massive selection of atlas globes, handmade and hand painted musical instruments that will blow that music teacher at school’s socks off, ceramic doorknobs for days, and much, much more!
Now these ceramic doorknobs are something that we need to focus on a little bit more in depth.
The Ugly Duckling has got to arguably be the shop that stocks the biggest selection of ceramic doorknobs in the country. With over 350 different designs and patterns to choose from, you are bound to find something to spruce up those kitchen cupboards, bedroom cupboards or that little dresser that you have been itching to tackle one weekend with some chalk paint.
However, let us go back 30 years and start at the beginning.
The Ugly Duckling is a family run business. In 1998, Rolfe Bettison saw the potential to open a handicraft shop in what was a dilapidated building in Rosetta that was trading as a community trading store, post office and scrap yard. With the help of his wife, Susan, together they started working on creating the Ugly Duckling in Rosetta that opened its doors in September 1998.
What started out as one shop in Rosetta on the Midlands Meander, KwaZulu Natal has expanded to more branches which are scattered across our beautiful Country. All of The Ugly Duckling Shops are situated in tranquil, lifestyle areas away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
You can now find The Ugly Duckling in tourist destinations like Parys – Free State, Clarens – Free State, Central Drakensberg – Opposite Champagne Sports Resort, 2 branches in Hartbeespoort by Chameleon Village and one opposite The Snake Park, and 3 branches in the beautiful Midlands Meander at Rosetta, The Junction – Nottingham Road, and Balgowan – Opposite Granny Mouse.
There is something for everyone so we invite you to waddle on out to any of The Ugly Duckling Stores to be amazed. It really lives up to its slogan, “The Fun Shop That’s Worth a Stop”.

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The Bahá’ís of uMngeni joined millions of their fellow believers in universally celebrating the Births of Bahá’u’lláh, Founder of their Faith, and the Báb, His Forerunner, on 29 and 30 October. This year, 29 October marked the 200th anniversary of the Birth of the Báb in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran).

To some, these names may be unfamiliar. In English, Bahá’u’lláh means “the Glory of God”, in isiZulu, “iNkazimulo kaNkulunkulu”. The Báb means “the Gate” or “iSango”.

The Bahá’í Faith teaches that, from the time of the creation of mankind, God has sent a succession of Divine Educators, who have progressively revealed to us the Word of God. Each Divine Educator renews eternal spiritual truths and reveals social and moral teachings suited for that age and man’s capacity to understand. There have been many such Educators, some known to most people include Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, Jesus, and Muhammad – and now the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.

While most people may see these Educators and their teachings as separate, the Bahá’ís see them as one. The teachings of these Divine Educators unfold as chapters in an endless book. Each chapter renews the Word of God, refreshes God’s religion, expands the unity of human civilisation and improving the spiritual and material condition of the world.

Bahá’u’lláh, who publicly announced His Revelation in 1863, is the most recent of these Divine Educators. This chapter of progressive Revelation from God opened with the Báb who, in Iran in 1844, brought new teachings from God. The purpose of the Báb’s Revelation was to prepare the world for the Promised One of All Ages, Bahá’u’lláh.

The Báb’s teachings swept through Iran like wildfire. The fear and apprehension they caused among the political and religious leaders resulted in the public execution of the Báb by firing squad in 1850, the execution of over 20000 of His followers, and the imprisonment and exile of Bahá’u’lláh for the remainder of His earthly life. The intention was to extinguish this new Faith and bring an end to its proposed reforms to society.

Despite these efforts, as with all the Divine Educators, the teachings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and the stories of their lives survived to inspire millions of people around the world to work for the sole aim of uniting the peoples of the world as a single family as the children of the same Creator. In every corner of the globe, Bahá’ís continue to share and put into practice the teachings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh through neighbourhood-level community building activities and service projects.

To celebrated these “twin birthdays”, the Bahá’ís of uMngeni have hosted several activities over the last few months. Most have been intimate celebrations in homes, where families and their friends and neighbours share stories and pray together, recounting episodes from the life of the Báb. A key part of their celebrations have been public and private viewings of a 48 minute movie called “Dawn of the Light” which tells the story of the Báb and of the efforts of the Bahá’ís in various parts of the world to address hard issues of building unity to overcome the many divisions in society. The movie is freely available for viewing or download at https://bicentenary.bahai.org.

To join one of these ongoing celebrations or to learn more about the Bahá’í Faith, call 083 7442490, write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.bahai.org.za

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The Fires and Braais Summer Sale is here.
Contact them for a quote.

Prices include discounts and exclude fittings & installation.

Fires and Braais is a reseller of selected world-class fireboxes, wood stoves, pizza ovens, boilers, fire-pits, and braais. They are proud agents for a significant and carefully selected range of world-class international and South African brands.

We specialise in closed-combustion premium fireplaces that burn wood, gas, anthracite or wood-pellet. We are passionate about all things fire and provide a complete service for each project from purchase, delivery, installation and on-going maintenance and servicing.

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The Midlands Hiking Club is a very friendly club for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and has over 140 members from all over the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands. The club caters for all levels of hiking fitness, and hikes range from day hikes to weekend backpacking to strenuous multi-day backpacking expeditions.

Day hikes are generally in the Midlands area and are enjoyed by both new and experienced hikers.

Weekend backpacking trips usually take place in the Drakensberg Mountains but sometimes on closer trails like the Blinkwater Trail near Greytown. Hikers spend the nights in caves in the heart of the mountains, in tents, or in huts along the trail.

Weekend outings also include camping, mainly in the Drakensberg or at the coast, with hikes each day from the campsite followed by social braais in the evening. Hikes from well-equipped Berg Cottages are also included.

 The objectives of the club are to:

- Promote hiking and backpacking activities
- Foster good relationships between hikers; and work with other similar clubs and associations
- Train members in skills and competence for leading groups of hikers
- Encourage the development of awareness of nature; and promote nature conservation
- Encourage the improvement of facilities and trails.

Photo credit to Midlands Hiking Club.

What started out as a small farm stall, Piggly Wiggly has now grown into a formidable force in the Midlands offering a one-stop shop for all good country experiences.

The Coffee Shop serves up generous breakfasts and is the perfect lunch-time spot. Grab an award-winning cappuccino, nosh on a fresh farm-ranch salad and enjoy the relaxed, pretty setting.

So from fresh organic food, to incredible home decor, ceramic painting, candle dipping, and plenty of kids activities, make Piggly Wiggly your favourite spot!

Piggly Wiggly parkrun is a free weekly 5km timed run
we meet every Saturday at 8am you can register online at www.parkrun.co.za

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The florist's choice...every week our flowers are different, depending on what's in season and available at the market... we strive to bring you the freshest, largest variety we can find...

Some of the compliments from happy customers this week :

"Thank you so so much. The basket is beautiful."

"Many thanks for the feedback and for going the extra mile!"

Delighted customers make my day...

The Antique Rose will tailor-make your gift for you... nothing is too big or too small for us to handle. We form the link between you and your loved ones, going the extra mile to ensure perfect satisfaction! Goodie Hampers are our speciality!

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It's that time of the year again where we host our festive sip and sketch. This is by far the most popular Sip & Sketch of the year. Arrival drinks, festive decor, snacks, dinner, all art materials required, live music and of course the talented Brent Dodd's expertise and guidance on the night. Great for a group of friends or for families.
18h00
Fern Hill Hotel
R290pp
033 330 5071
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Holiday Opening TImes for Howick Businesses

Active FIre Services

Annual shutdown from 13th December to 13th January.

Eat at Andrew's

Open 7 days a week during school holidays.

Open Christmas Eve for a booked lunch and Christmas Day for a booked lunch.

Home Trends

Monday to Friday 9h00am to 4h30pm.

Saturday 8h00am till 2h00pm.

HowickVillage.co.za

Annual Shutdown: 23 December 2019 to 10 January 2020. Office opens 13 January 2020.

Little Mozambique

Open 25th December till 16H00 and closed on the 26th December.

Sisonke Transfer Services

Closed 25 December only.

As the festive season approaches we would like you to join us in giving our community a gift that will not only provide momentary happiness but also the means to make their school year successful. We aim to distribute 500 SCHOOLBOXES to underprivileged learners at the start of the 2020 school year.

Many of these learners start their school year with little to no stationery, thus making it difficult to reach their dreams. Through your generous partnership, we hope to change so many young lives by giving them the right start. Join us in making a difference this Christmas!

There are a number of ways you can partner with us:
1. Purchase a SchoolBox by donating R200 and we will fill it for you.
Account Name: Love Howick NPC
Account Number: 62774727039
Branch: Howick, KZN
Branch Code: 220725
Reference: SANTA’S SCHOOLBOX
2. Donate items on our SchoolBox List and we will make up a SchoolBox on your behalf
ALL DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED FROM 1 OCTOBER – 20 DECEMBER 2019. Donations can be dropped off at Oasis Church, 70 Main Street, Howick, 3290 during this time. Please contact (033) 330 3456 for all queries.

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#Stronger Together

Since the beginning of Sisonke Transfer Services in 2006 we have empowered over 1000 chauffeurs, training and equipping them to be Driven On Purpose, Driven With Service Excellence Always In Mind.

For your next transfer ...

Tel: 0861 SISONKE, 0861-747-6653

Cell/WhatsApp: 083-225-5585

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The UCSI now has 16 UCSI gantries feeding through to the UCSI Operations Manager and the SNIPR TrackBox Control Centre. This has all been done through Community funding and support.

The 3 latest UCSI gantries have gone up in Hilton at the Anew Hilton Hotel (funded by Fogden Properties, Voigts Group and Anew Hilton Hotel), Crompton Road on Dennis Shepstone Drive (funded by Cowan House and The Hilton Ratepayers Association), and then at the Rotunda (funded by J Leslie Smith Attorneys and Rotunda).

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.

The UCSI is making a difference and herewith from Hilton SAPS - “At the Hilton Police station we have already noticed a reduction in our reported crime which there is no doubt that the Umgeni Community Safety Initiative {UCSI} has played a major role towards”.

The UCSI receives numerous alerts on a monthly basis. These alerts include “watch and monitor”, “misreads” and legitimate “positive alerts” (generated through the SAPS CAS database which is linked directly to SNIPR). The UCSI manages all these various alerts and follows-up to make sure that each one is dealt with accordingly.

Who are the affiliated Security Companies?

Knight Security Solutions
Ballid Security
PMB Security

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.

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November Is Adopt A Senior Pet Month!

A month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. Shelters and rescues across the country hope those looking to adopt a new furry friend will consider adding a senior pet to the family.

We care about sweet senior animals, help spread the word throughout November.

We can help older pets find homes together.

Further reading:

https://dogtime.com/…/18712-november-is-national-adopt-a-se…

From: www.dogtime.com

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The search is on for science, technology and technical innovations that will help reduce and eliminate plastic waste, and be the next great 21st century innovation that could change the world, as the UK-based Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLIP), introduces its STOMP (Stamp Out Marine Plastic Pollution) Awards in South Africa.

The awards, which are open to all South African residents, are grouped into four categories: Technology or Technical Design, Product Development, Inspire through Creativity, and Action.

Finalists in the Technology or Technical Design category will present their ideas or projects at CLIP’s Innovation Conference co-hosted by the Sustainable Seas Trust, titled STEM the tide of plastic waste in Africa, in Cape Town in 4 and 5 December. The winner will also receive a trip to the UK in 2020, to attend the London CLIP Conference, along with winners from across the Commonwealth, where they will showcase their project. They will also receive further research and development mentoring and support from industry experts at South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

With 90% of marine litter made up of plastics that originate from land and sea-based sources, it is one of the most widespread problems facing oceans, and key to coming up with solutions to this plastic pollution problem, are the science, technology and technical innovators.

Speaking about their involvement in the awards Jerome Andrew, Senior Researcher and Project Manager at the CSIR said, “With the ever-increasing challenges around marine plastic that has a direct impact on the quality of life for the people of this country, and its marine life, we are very excited about the possibilities and potential of some ideas that may come through this initiative. It is our organisational objective to undertake directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. So we look forward to seeing the submissions and hopefully there will be one brilliant innovation that we can support in becoming a sustainable solution to the plastic problem.”

‘While we are encouraging people to enter into any category in the awards, we are particular interested from a long-term and sustainable point of view, in those studying, researching and working in the science, technology and technical sectors who are the thinkers and creators that are finding new ideas, inventions and innovations that cut across so many aspects of our 21st century lifestyles,” says Duncan Pritchard, from Green Corridors in Durban, the Project Manager of the Awards. “This a global problem and we are looking for those individuals or institutions in South Africa who may have the solutions the world needs. Wouldn’t that be awesome to have a South African innovation blaze the trail in stamping out marine pollution?”


All categories are important to a holistic approach to dealing with the plastic pollution problem and will be awarded and acknowledged. CLIP, however, recognizes that innovations in the technology or technical design category will be where the practical solutions will emanate.

CLIP is led by the United Kingdom through the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), funded by the UK’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and has partnered with Green Corridors, a Durban based non-profit organisation to roll out the awards programme in South Africa.

For more information about all the categories and prizes or to enter go to www.stompawards.co.za. Entries close on 8 November after which there is a public voting period for one week until 15 November.

Photo Credit Val Adamson
The Clip Stomp Awards is a call to South Africans to come up with innovations and ideas to reduce marine plastic pollution. Like this simple litter boom - which is positioned on the Umngeni river in Durban, that picks up the litter before it heads into the ocean. Here Sifiso Mngoma of Green Corridors, (the NPC running the awards programme) looks at how successfully this boom innovation is in collecting plastic waste from the river which is then sent for recycling. "Better still, let’s just stop the use of plastic,” he says. "But in the meantime - we appeal to people to innovate by creating solutions to solve the plastic crisis, and enter the awards.” wwwstompawards.co.za.

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