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Loquacious Ladies are PDP and passenger liability approved.

This week’s tabs in competition was held on Saturday and sponsored by Greendale Kwikspar. The vouchers were won by May Blackford, Graham Sharp and Lyn Ventress. Well done to them! I understand they ‘won handsomely’. The runners up were Barbara Brook, Howard Thomas and Ken Sibson.

The lucky draw for the vouchers kindly sponsored by Ray’s Cafe were won by Mavis Robson and Tim Waring.

Forthcoming Events:
Saturday,14 July: The tabs in competition sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick will take place.
Wednesday, 27 July: J Leslie Smith sponsored competition.
Registered bowlers from other clubs are invited to come along and join in.
Friday, 29 July: Annual inter-club match against Hilton Bowling Club. Members are reminded to place their names on the list in the clubhouse.

Regular tabs in times are as follows: Tuesday at 08h15 (dress is casual); Wednesday and Saturday at 13h15 (whites/club colours).

Prospective new members and visitors are always offered a warm, friendly welcome. Coaching is available. For further information pop into the club on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club.

Jonty Nicolson of The Cookhouse will be hosting a Sauces Cooking Demo at Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine on 24 July 2016. 

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

Dear Moira

Thank you so much for your amazing ongoing support for our Sunfield residents, who without your wonderful support would not be able to have the extra special care. We currently have 11 supported residents who are now extremely old and have no one to say that they are special and can also have special treatment, like a birthday with a cake and gift or be taken on an outing now and again.

These are the kind of things that often make their week knowing that people like yourself and your other traders who work with you care.

Please pass on Sunfield thanks to everyone who helps make these things
possible in your Gifts@Wear. I believe it is your “Nearly New”
clothing section that is responsible for making these extras available to our residents.

Margaret Hornby,                         

Director Sunfield Home Howick (Guest)

The Ashburton Aloe Festival will be held in the Lower Mpushini Valley Conservancy over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd July and coincides with the blooming of the wild Aloe Candelabra. This beautiful bushveld area near Ashburton, ten kilometres east of Pietermaritzburg, was declared the first Protected Environment in KZN in 2011. It is home to a large number of wildlife and birds. This year, six venues will be open to the public between 9am and 4pm.

At Venue 1, ‘Galago Farm’, relax in the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful setting next to the Mpushini River and enjoy a cup of tea and cake or pancakes in the tea garden hosted by the Ashburton Pony Club and a delicious bowl of their luncheon soup. Join Pandora Long for an interpretive trail along iPithi’s trail at 11h30 – 13h00 on Saturday 2nd. Bring the children to have fun and pony rides. This venue will also host a produce exchange, arts & craft activities, a book stall and indigenous plant sales with Avis Nel of Cycad Centre. At 15h30 on Saturday 2nd Ben Hoffman will share his passion and knowledge of Raptors with visitors and there will be a campfire from 16h00 till 18h00 with a programme called ‘Earth Songs’ – poetry and readings from Ian McCallum’s “Ecological Intelligence”,Cormac Cullinan’s “Wild Law” amongst others. On Sunday 3rd, at this venue, there will be a ‘campfire’ with ‘Stories of Wild Africa’ between 15h00 and 16h00.

At Venue 2, Nick and Nicole’s TopRock Farm, the Top Rock Museum Shop will open especially for this weekend where there will be plenty of beautiful Minerals and Gems for sale. In addition members of the Natal Mineral & Gem Clubs will be displaying and selling all sorts of stones for this weekend. The Toprock Farm Restaurant and Bar will be open for light food and beverage. There will also be an Anti-Poaching display by the Ezemvelo KZNWildlife Honoury Officers (PMB), on view at this venue including Rhino horn and giant skulls! There will also be live music. On Sunday 3rd at 14h00 Professor Neil Crouch will give an insightful talk on “Aloe Discovery and Description in SA – the 1930’s”

At Venue 3, Keith and Kathy Brown’s Impala Bend, enjoy light lunches (and cash bar) amongst the wildlife at ‘The Waterhole’, browse the African craft stalls, take a self-guided Aloe trail or just relax and enjoy the beautiful view of wild candelabra aloes in full flower. On Saturday 2nd at 14h00, snake and wildlife expert, Garth Carpenter will give an entertaining talk on snakes.

At Venue 4, Peter and Heather Poulsen’s Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery, Peter and his knowledgeable team will be on hand to help visitors with an amazing array of aloe and succulent sales. Heather will be on hand with refreshments and to encourage you to take a self-guided birding trail around this beautiful farm. Expert talks at this venue include “The Importance of Owls” by Tammy Caine at 10h00 on Saturday 2nd and “Pollinators, Weird and Wonderful” by Dr Timo van Niet on Sunday 3rd at 10h00.

At Venue 5, Louise and Allen Spencer’s ‘Spencers Place’ there is a self-guided birding trail open from 6am. There are pony rides for the children and everyone is encouraged to visit the Gun dog demonstration with David Padbury on Sunday 3rd at 11h30.

Don’t miss Venue 6, Rick and Femma’s “Hackland Aloe Garden” in Bishopstowe, just 12km from Venue 5. Planted just over three years ago by Femma Hackland, with plants bought primarily from Rocky Wonder Aloe Nursery and out of her sisters Northcoast garden, this garden is an inspiration and a “must see” for anyone thinking of transforming their ‘English country garden’ to a low maintenance, waterwise garden that is also a breathtakingly beautiful ‘African paradise’.

The programme of specialist talks and activities for the weekend of the 2nd & 3rd July is as follows:
• Sat 2nd JULY 10h00 – 11h00 ROCKY WONDER - ‘The Importance of Owls’ by Tammy Caine
• Sat 2nd JULY 11h30 – 13h00 GALAGO - ‘Interpretive Trail’ with Pandora Long
• Sat 2nd JULY 14h00 – 15h00 IMPALA BEND - ‘Snakes!’ by Garth Carpenter
• Sat 2nd JULY 15h30 – 16h30 GALAGO - ‘Raptors’ by Ben Hoffman
• Sat 2nd JULY 16h30 – 18h00 GALAGO - Campfire ‘Earth Songs’ readings from Ian McCallum’s “Ecological Intelligence” & Cormac Cullinan’s “Wild Law”
• Sun 3rd JULY 10h00 – 11h00 ROCKY WONDER - ‘Pollinators Weird & Wonderful’ by Dr Timo van Niet
• Sun 3rd JULY 11h30 – 12h30 SPENCERS PLACE - ‘Gun Dog Display’ with David Padbury
• Sun 3rd JULY 14h00 – 15h00 TOPROCK - ‘Aloe Discovery & Description in SA – the 1930’s by Prof Neil Crouch
• Sun 3rd JULY 15H00 – 16H00 GALAGO - ‘Campfire “Stories of Wild Africa”

Entrance is R30 per person, children under 12 are free. To get to Venues 1 – 5 from the N3 North or Southbound, take the Ashburton Exit 69 off N3, turn right towards Ashburton East, travel 4km and follow signs. From Ashburton Pick n Pay, turn into Pope Ellis Drive from the R103, proceed over the N3 Bridge, travel 5km and follow signs. To get to Venue 6, the ‘Hackland Aloe Garden’ continue 12 km from Venue 5 along D389, turn right at the intersection to Bishopstowe, turn right again at next intersection and follow the signs. From Pietermaritzburg take Ortmann Road and turn right at the robot to Table Mountain. Go past Glenwood and then towards Bishopstowe for 2km and turn left and then right through the sugar cane along the Palm Tree avenue following the Aloe Festival venue 6 signs. For more information please phone Darlene Bond on 082 933 5036.

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Several weeks ago the children in the Grade R and RR classes at Heritage House Preschool embarked on their artwork projects for the Royal Show, using various medium for example; recycled material, salt dough creations and creating a picture using any medium. The children were all very excited about this and diligently worked on their particular items. The entries were delivered to the Show on the 12th April and then the waiting game started. At long last we got hear the results. Wow we were delighted to see how well the children had done. 5 x 1st prizes, 4 x 2nd prizes, 1 x 3rd prize, 2 x Highly commended and 2 x Commended.

Well done to all these children at Heritage House Preschool, we are so proud of you. We are all looking forward to the next Royal Show.

News supplied by Heritage House Preschool. 

Father's Day is just around the corner and we'd like to honour all the amazing men out there by giving away a R1000 voucher (redeemable in store) to one special person!

Visit Cookin's Facebook page to enter the competition. 

News supplied by Cookin. 

Knight Security Solutions (KSS) has started Knight Cleaning Services (KCS) and now offers the “full package” in terms of site management for clients. KCS offers its cleaning services to businesses, construction sites, shopping centres, estate agents (buying and selling houses) as well as domestic options.

KCS also manages all the Human Resources (HR) aspect of the cleaning staff, in terms of employment contracts, statutory deductions, provident fund and disciplinary action. KCS cleaning staff are supervised by a dedicated Manager, employed to oversee this new division.

With the reputable name of Knight Security Solutions behind KCS, it promises to ensure that it maintains its high standards and service delivery.

The KCS values are efficient, reliable service delivery; empathy for our clients; accessibility through a personal, professional service; and developing our staff through continuous training.

The uniqueness of KCS is that owners of Knight Security Solutions, Gary and Debbie Preston, are actively involved and deal directly with the clients should the need arise. There is also the full back-up to the KCS staff by the Knight Security Solutions security division.

The KCS objectives are to customise innovative products or services to suit the individual, business or community's needs; to work hand-in-hand with our clients and ensure that their needs are met; and to be neatly and professionally presented.

What can you expect from Knight Cleaning Services? KCS will consult with you, the client, and then put a cleaning proposal together that can be discussed and decided upon. You can hire KCS on a daily, weekly or permanent basis. A full checklist divided into rooms, open spaces, offices etc... ensures that all requirements of the cleaning have been considered and ultimately completed.

Contact Alesha on +27 (0)82 893 6076 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

“Keeping our community clean and safe”

News supplied by Knight Cleaning Services. 

We at Gifts@Wear would like to say a big thank you to all who have attended this ever growing monthly event.

In supporting us you have helped us in turn support Sunfield Home Howick. To date we have handed over R4000 since December with our "Nearly New " clothing initiative!

To find out more about this get in touch with Moira of MoiraLaine Jewellery on +27 (0)83 299 7803.

Our monthly craft workshops are proving to be very popular. Book early to avoid disappointment.

We hope to see you on this Friday and Saturday. 

News supplied by The Gifts@Wear Team. 

Get behind the LOVE HOWICK initiative to clean up the Howick CBD and remove illegal posters from our streets on Mandela Day. This is for everyone - individuals, families, churches, businesses, goverenment to 'partner together for positive change' and honour the legacy of a great leader! We will be meeting outside the Agricultural Hall in Falls Drive (Morling Street) at 12:15. Bring black bags, gloves, scrapers to remove illegal posters & any other items that will aid in cleaning up our streets.

A special challenge has been laid down to EVERY business in Howick to shut shop for 67 minutes on 18 July and bring all their staff during the lunch hour to make Howick streets a better place. If you would like to work on the area directly surrounding your business please let us know so we can include you in our media covereage of the event.

Inquiries: Rob Askew - Volunteer Love Howick initiative (Together for Transformation) Tel: (082) 779-8650 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Love Howick T-shirts are available for this event from Oasis Church, 70 Main Road, Howick (children sizes R 70 and adult sizes R 90), as well as stickers (R 5). You can place and order by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phoning (033) 330 3456.

News supplied by Love Howick.

The Howick Hospice Food&Wine Fair that was to have taken place on 8th July has been postponed until Friday, 30th September 2016! Same time, same place. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please accept our apology for any inconvenience caused.

News supplied by Howick Hospice. 

Camaraderie, Competition, Challenge
Wednesday, 29 June dawned and we, the bowlers of Umgeni Waterfall, prepared to meet the bowlers of Howick Bowling Club on our home grounds. The weather may have been a bit cool but the atmosphere was warm. Sixty-four bowlers met on eight rinks and things heated up once the inter-club match began. Some players were so keen to get on the greens that they didn’t wait to hear the rules of the match! This led to a number of queries and a little confusion on some rinks. Despite this, there was fun, friendly rivalry and a lot of banter on the greens and the afternoon progressed well.

Tea break offered a brief respite and time to chat while enjoying the tea and eats provided by our members.

At the end of the day, our opponents went home happy as the victors, able once more to display the trophy in their clubhouse. Well done Howick and well bowled members of both clubs. We look forward to next year’s return match.

Our annual match against Hilton Bowling Club will take place on the morning of Friday, 29 July.

Forthcoming Events:
Our next competition sponsored by Greendale Kwikspar will take place on Saturday, 09 July. There will also be a lucky draw for vouchers kindly sponsored by Ray’s Cafe.

Saturday,14 July: The competition sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick will take place.
Registered bowlers from other clubs are invited to come along and join in on both these occasions.

Regular tabs in times are as follows: Tuesday at 08h15 (dress is casual); Wednesday and Saturday at 13h15 (whites/club colours).

Prospective new members and visitors are always offered a warm, friendly welcome. Coaching is available. For further information pop into the club on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club. 

We are so proud of our novices who participated in the NIBA Novice Singles Competition held over the past weekend. They all played good games and did Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club proud. We congratulate Bev Vorster who made it to the Ladies’ Final.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
Our good wishes are extended to the three teams participating in the NIBA Senior Fours this week.

Wednesday 22 June: Tabs In Competition sponsored by J Leslie Smith and The Health Nut.
Saturday, 25 June (pm) and Sunday, 26 June (am): Club Ladies’ and Mens’ Nominated Pairs are to be played.
Wednesday, 29 June: The annual match against our neighbours, Howick Bowling Club, will be played. Teams of 8 fours will be announced on Saturday, 25 June.

Regular tabs in times are as follows: Tuesday at 08h15 (dress is casual); Wednesday and Saturday at 13h15 (whites/club colours).
Prospective new members and visitors are always offered a warm, friendly welcome. Coaching is available. For further information pop into the club on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club. 

Two sponsored competitions were held at our club over the past week. In addition John Withers and his assistants organised a Saturday morning where novices and other interested bowlers were taught how to mark a singles game and how to read a head and measure effectively. This past week John and his assistants again helped both novices and experienced bowlers by teaching them skills to help enhance their game. We extend thanks to everyone involved.

RESULTS:
Wednesday, 08 June: The Tabs In Competition sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick was won by Tony Gage, Tim Waring and Ed Sharpe.

Saturday, 11 June: The Tabs In Competition sponsored by Giovision and Greendale Spar was won by Colin Burden, Piet van Rensburg, Tim Waring and Jenny McHendrie.

Winners of Club Competitions played to date:
Ladies’ Singles: Rita Aitken, Runner-up: Jo Boonzaier
Men’s Singles: Clark Logan, Runner-up: Barry Bedworth
Nominated Mixed Pairs: Clark Logan and Jo Boonzaier,
Runners-up: Barbara Brook and Ed Speed.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS;
We congratulate Rita Aitken and Colin Burden on being invited to play in the Senior Invitation Masters and we wish them good bowling. We also extend good wishes to the six members playing in the NIBA Novice Singles and to the teams in the Senior Fours.

Wednesday 22 June: Tabs In Competition sponsored by J Leslie Smith and The Health Nut.

Saturday, 25 June (pm) and Sunday, 26 June (am): Club Ladies’ and Mens’ Nominated Pairs are to be played. Please ensure that your name is on the list by Saturday, 18 January. The Draw will be on the notice board by Wednesday, 22 June.

Wednesday, 29 June: The annual match against our neighbours, Howick Bowling Club, will be played. Teams of 8 fours will be announced on Saturday, 25 June.

Members are reminded to check the board for duties and for entry forms for the following competitions: NIBA Men and Women’s Senior Pairs; NIBA Men and Women’s Open Singles. Entries for these competitions close on 19 June.

Regular tabs in times are as follows: Tuesday at 08h15 (dress is casual); Wednesday and Saturday at 13h15 (whites/club colours).
Prospective new members and visitors are always offered a warm, friendly welcome. Coaching is available. For further information pop into the club on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club. 

The German Shepherd Dog Federation of South Africa was founded in 1984 and is fully recognised by the World Union of German Shepherd Dog organisations. On an almost monthly basis Breed Shows are being held in South Africa. The judges from Germany, who monitor the quality of South African dogs, have indicated that over the last twenty years the standard of South African German Shepherds have risen from a level regarded as one of the worst in the world to one of the top three countries outside Germany.

The training achievements have reached a level whereby for the last four years a National team has entered the World Union trials and the South African team has successfully competed against many international teams.

The 2016 IPO National Trials will be taking place in the Midlands from the 16th to the 19th of June, with the Obedience and Protection trials at the Howick High School grounds on the 18th and 19th. Members of the public are welcome attend this event to watch these magnificent dogs in action, learn more about the sport and enjoy some eats and refreshment.

For further information about the event contact the organiser Mike Seddon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

News supplied by Howick High School. 

Bella Print, your local digital printing company in Howick, is offering the following Winter Specials. 

Offer valid until 31 August.

Contact Bella Print for more information. 

There were no sponsored competitions this week yet many members and a few visitors came along to fill the rinks and enjoy social bowls.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 08 June: Tabs In Competition sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick.

Saturday, 11 June: Tabs In Competition sponsored by Giovision and Greendale Spar.

Wednesday 22 June: Tabs In Competition sponsored by J Leslie Smith and The Health Nut.
Bowlers from other clubs are invited to come along and join us on these occasions.

Wednesday, 29 June: The annual match against our neighbours, Howick Bowling Club, will be played. The response from our members has been overwhelming. With this enthusiasm we can put up 8 teams of four players. Members of Howick Bowling Club are you up to the challenge?

Members are reminded to check the board for duties and for entry forms for the following competitions: Club Ladies’ and Mens’ Nominated Pairs to be played on Saturday, 25 June and Sunday, 26 June; NIBA Men and Women’s Senior Pairs; NIBA Men and Women’s Open Singles. NIBA entries for these competitions close on 19 June.

Regular tabs in times are as follows: Tuesday at 08h15 (dress is casual); Wednesday and Saturday at 13h15 (whites/club colours).
Prospective new members and visitors are always offered a warm, friendly welcome. Coaching is available. For further information on becoming a member or for coaching pop into the club on a Tuesday morning or a Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club. 

Howick High School’s 1st rugby team were honoured to have Sharks rugby player, Stefan Ungerer, assisting at a training session recently.

News supplied by Howick High School.