This is our 2nd fundraising Auction by popular demand. This year we have chosen to use the Karkloof Country Club and focus on family time as well. Tickets are now available from the school at 88 Main Street and cost R100 per adult and R50 per child. Entry to the event by ticket only.

R100 Tickets:
Entitles you to a personal bidding number for the Main Auction and Silent Auction, entry into the GRAND PRIZE draw, which is a complimentary Voucher from Granny Mouse – 2 nights stay for 12 people at their self-catering Country House valued at R17 000.00. You will also get delicious salads and breads by Tarryn to add to your own choice of braai meat which you must bring to braai on the fires provided. The Karkloof Country Club cash bar will be available during this event.

Lucky Draw Spot Prizes
You will also stand the chance of winning Spot Prizes by buying Lucky Draw tickets at R20.00 each on the day.

R50 Children’s Tickets
This entitles school going children to a Hotdog, Juice, Jumping Castles, Playground and entry into the Children’s Lucky Draw Prizes. Parents will be responsible for their own children during the entire time of the event.

News:
Heritage House Preschool has been up and running since January 2016 and we have seen a growth of 500% since day one. The children spend a happy morning learning through play in a safe, secure and loving environment. Many outings of interest have been enjoyed, these help to extend the children’s knowledge and community awareness. Since our inception the children have brought cheer to the residents of several local Retirement Villages by presenting their delightful Sing-a-Longs, visited local farms, FreeMe and the Library to mention but a few. The children have also had great fun entering their artwork to the Royal Agricultural Show with pleasing results. A wonderfully exciting way of learning by Seeing .Thinking .Wondering.

News supplied by Heritage House Preschool.

RESULTS: The competition sponsored by J Leslie Smith Inc. on Tuesday morning 22 August was well attended. The winners of the competition based on overall shot aggregate was the trip of Peter Atwell-Brown, Mark Taylor and Malcolm Tait, with the runners up being the four of Tim Waring, Dave Riall, Anne Pyle and Ted Moore.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: On Spring Day, 2 September, the Club will be holding a fun afternoon, with bowls until 16h00, followed by boerewors rolls from the braai. Casual wear “civvies” is appropriate, with prizes for the best decorated hat. All visitors welcome.

Notice for the AGM to be held on 23 September is posted on the board, and nominations for committee etc. are required on the accompanying form.

We welcome everyone who may be interested in playing the game of bowls. Pop along on a Tuesday Morning and/or Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club.

THE MIDLANDS LITERARY FESTIVAL 2017
This is the 8th Literary Festival to be held in the KZN Midlands – Please do support us.
Dates: Saturday 2nd September Times: 09h00 – 17h00
Sunday 3rd September Times: 09h00 – 13h00
Venue: Fern Hill Hotel, Tweedie (on the Midmar Dam Road)
As in the past 7 years, the speakers and events do not fail to impress.
The efforts of the Founder, Howick’s very own Darryl Earl David (see below), can – and should –
be enthusiastically rewarded with your attendance.
In the meantime please do diarise the dates and visit this annual local Festival and the Hotel.

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
09.00 – 09.30 MOIRA LOVELL THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
09.30 – 10.00 STEPHEN PRYKE A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
10.00 – 10.30 CHRIS NICHOLSON PERMANENT REMOVAL
10:30 – 11.00 Tea
11.00 – 11.30 TOD COLLINS THE BLACK SHEEP
11.30 – 12.00 JEFF GAISFORD THE NAVIGATOR TRIANGLE
12.00 – 12.30 KYLE ALLAN HOUSE WITHOUT WALLS (Poetry)
12.30 – 13.00 HEATHER CASTORAS HOW HEATHER GOT HER
HAT’NESS BACK
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 – 15.00 BARRY SMITH & ANDREW BLAINE THE ROAD
THROUGH RETIREMENT
15.00 – 15.30 MARK DE WET A FAMILY ON A RUBBISH DUMP
15.30 – 16.00 DONVE LEE SCARS THAT SHINE (Syd Kitchen
Biography)
16.00 – 17.00 JOHAN BOOYSEN BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS

SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
09.00 – 09.30 MARILYN MILLS TWISTED BLOOD VINES
09.30 – 10.00 SYLVIA GARIB THE REVENGE OF KALI
10.00 – 10.30 ELWYN JENKINS AN EARLY ABC BOOK FROM
NOTTINGHAM ROAD
DISCOVERED IN CANADA
10:30 – 11.00 Tea
11.00 – 11.30 ROSEMARY FORRESTER TARA-THE TERRIER THAT SAILED
AROUND THE WORLD
11.30 – 12.00 NICKI VON DER HEYDE GUIDE TO THE SIEGES OF S.A.
12.00 – 12.30 HENNIE VAN VUUREN APARTHEID GUNS AND MONEY:
A TALE OF PROFIT
12.30 – 13.00 ASHWIN DESAI REVERSE SWEEP: A STORY OF S.A.
CRICKET SINCE APARTHEID

13.00 – LUNCH – Book your place at Fern Hill’s Sunday carvery.

News supplied.

We celebrate our birthday month with you, our loyal customers... without you The Cookhouse wouldn't have got this far...

To show our thanks, we're holding a lucky draw with a chance to win a R500 Gift Voucher from EACH shop!

Buy something from our Howick, Hilton or Hillcrest branches, pop your details onto your slip and into our draw...The winners will be randomly drawn in each shop, on the 31st August 2017 at 17h00...Because today is our Birthday...

"For each year is a gift, each day is a gift. I am thankful and am grateful for this day of my birth. I find motivation within to live this year, so let it begin!"  Theodore W. Higginsworth.

Yours in Convenient Cuisine,
The Cookhouse Family

Howick Prep would like to congratulate Robbie Lawrence and Rita Cox who have both been appointed as hockey captains for 2017. Please find attached a photograph of Howick Prep’s Hockey captains for 2017.

(L – R): Robbie Lawrence, Rita Cox.

 News supplied by Howick Preparatory School.

While holidaying in Mozambique during the July school holidays, Justin Campbell, a thirteen year old Grade 7 pupil from Howick Prep School and his sister were out swimming in the ocean when they noticed a woman, Moira Horne, had got into difficulty in the sea after falling off a canoe and hitting her head.

Justin and Samantha Campbell immediately noticed that the woman was struggling to stay afloat and was being washed out to sea. Staying calm, the two children paddled out on their boogie boards to go to the aid of the women in distress. On reaching her they lifted her onto one of their boogie boards and swam back into shore where they were met by her husband.

On reaching safety it was discovered that Moira Horne and her husband, who were also on holiday in Mozambique, are fellow residents of Howick!

On their return to Howick, Moira Horne contacted Howick Prep School to inform them that she had been washed out to sea and had it not been for Justin’s bravery she definitely would not still be alive and that both Justin and his sister Samantha had saved her life.

Justin paid tribute to both his parents, Rob and Lisa Campbell, whom he says have taught both himself and his sister to always remain calm and never panic if they ever found themselves in distress and that this advice assisted them when going to the aid of Moira Horne.

Justin was presented with a special certificate of bravery from Howick Prep School during a recent assembly. 

News supplied by Howick Preparatory School.  

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News supplied by The Cookhouse. 

Want to wrap up 2017 with your team or start 2018 ahead of the game?

 If so, we have a fabulous Conference special just for you!

 Are you looking for a conference venue where all your delegates will be away from the countless distractions in the city and at the office? A place where they can really connect and build strong relationships? Wanting to wrap up the year with your team and get a head start on 2018?

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It's all the ‘small’ things, that often have very little to do with your conference, that make a big difference to your conference outcomes. This is where you'll find that Lythwood truly goes the extra mile to ensure that your conference is as you planned it. Consider it done.

Whether you are planning a small (10) or large conference (200) – we have a selection of conference rooms and seating options – we don't pile on the extras. Just an affordable, simple, easy to budget, all-in package price.

And, of course, our dedicated Conference Coordinator, Alison, will be there to hold your hand every step of the way so you'll be free to focus on your team. Free to have some fun. So, what is our special offer you ask?

News supplied by Lythwood Lodge. 

If you book your Conference to take place at Lythwood mid-week (any days Sunday to Thursday, check out Friday) from now until the end of February 2018 on our 24-Hour Conference package...

You will only pay R1,100 per person, per night, sharing
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Every Friday we offer an authentic Indian curry evening. Run by our talented sous Chef Jamaine, rave reviews have proven this is not to be missed. A massive selection of both curries and sambals are on offer and is the perfect ingredient to help warm the cockles on a cold winter’s night. Phone 033 330 5071 to book a table.

News supplied by Fern Hill Hotel. 

Visit Harvard Electrical Wholesalers for their 7th birthday sale and opening of a new showroom on Saturday, 9 September 2017. 

To avoid the busy taxi rank, please drive through Bell Street, pass the Shoprite Building which will be on the left. Take the first left, then left again and find Harvard Electrical on the left before the traffic lights. For your security, we have an armed guard at our entrance and CCTV monitoring.

At the completion of the recently held Howick Preparatory Athletic Championship meeting the following athletes from Howick Preparatory were awarded trophies for being crowned champions of their respective age groups:

U/9 Girls’ Champion: Katee van Laun

U/9 Boys’ Champion: Daniel Christie 

U/10 Girls’ Champion: Hannah Mann
U/10 Boys' Champion: Cayden Gibbs
U/11 Girls’ Champion: Bhibhi Steinke
U/11 Boys’ Champion: Keaton Porrill
U/12 Girls’ Champion: Nqobile Zulu
U/12 Boys’ Champion: Johann de Goede
Open Girls’ Champion: Rebekah Taylor
Open Boys’ Champion: Tylan Adam

Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated on their outstanding performances.

News supplied by Howick Preparatory School.

The “self-defence” course on held on Monday night went extremely well. It was also well attended, and I am sure that all those that were there would agree, that Don Gold is a fantastic teacher and approached the training from a very practical and realistic angle. Don referred to the training as “Conflict Avoidance Resolution Management” (CARM) as opposed to “self-defence” because, if we are ALERT to our surroundings, we should be able to avoid direct and sudden contact with a criminal. But … if we do land up in a physical confrontation, the methods he demonstrated were simple, practical and easy to execute.

News supplied by Knight Security Solutions.

RESULTS: The competition sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick was most interesting due to the poor turnout caused by the sudden onset of really chilly weather. Some folk played 2-4-2 while others played trips. The winners of the competition based on overall shot average were Jo Boonzaier and Mark Taylor, runners up were Barry Bedworth, Denise Rocher and Malcolm Tait.
Margie Wheelwright, representing Halfway Toyota, displayed the latest Toyota Yaris and also presented prizes. We are grateful to Halfway Toyota Howick for their continued generous sponsorship.

Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club had two members enter the KZN Singles which took place from Saturday, 19 August to Monday, 21 August. It was most interesting to see how well the young folk play and how they seem to be attracted to clubs which have changed from the traditional ‘whites’ to multicoloured clothing of various styles. 

Colin Burden of Umgeni Waterfall who played in the KZN Singles got through to the final 16 players out of a field of over 100 but was knocked out on Sunday afternoon by D Schoeman of Richards Bay.

We welcome everyone who may be interested in playing the game of bowls. Pop along on a Tuesday Morning and/or Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club. 

Knight Security Solutions along with Don Gold will be hosting a self-defence course for any members of our community.

The details are:
Date: Monday 21 August 2017
Time: 6 – 9pm
Venue: Howick High School – Dave Mayo Centre
Cost: R150 per person
Registration: Please phone Pat Reece at the KSS offices on 033 3305911 or email Pat on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your place.

Payment of R150 needs to be made prior to the course to secure your place.

The banking details:

Account Name: Knight Security Solutions
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: 198765
Account number: 1136954953
Reference: Your initial and surname and the word “Self-defence”
Email proof of your payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

News supplied by Knight Security Services. 

The past week has been one of great camaraderie and competition. The first event was the well–supported, well-organised all day tournament sponsored by J Leslie Smith Inc. Sincere thanks is extended to everyone who helped make the day a resounding success: Special thanks is also extended to our sponsors J Leslie Smith, Howick Pharmacy who provided generous raffle prizes and Falls Lounge who did the catering for the event.

The overall winners were Graham Dicks, Courtney Gace and Veronica Reith who are members of Howick Bowling Club.
The runners up were Brian Ellison, Balf Balfour and Lyn Ventress of Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club.

The winners of the plate event were Christine Thomson, Lynn Nortier and Jon White of Lynwood Bowling Club.

 The tabs in competition sponsored by Greendale SuperSpar and Giovision which took place on Saturday, 12 August was won by Rita Aitken, Alison Toms, Chantal D’Hotman and Eric Simpson.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 16 August: Tabs In Competition at 13:15 sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick.
Tuesday, 22 August: Tabs In Competition at 08:45 sponsored by J Leslie Smith Inc. (Date subject to confirmation)

We welcome everyone who has an interest in playing bowls. Coaching available.

Pictured: THE TOURNAMENT WINNERS: Courtney Gace, Veronica Reith and Graham Dicks,seen with Mr Laurence Trotter of J Leslie Smith and Colin Burden, President of Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club.

News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club.

Funda Nenja, which roughly translates to “learning with the dog”, was established by Adrienne Olivier in 2009, when she became very aware of the need to educate the local township children how to humanely handle and care for their dogs.  The initiative has grown remarkably since then, and there are currently around 120 children and their dogs who participate in the program.

We meet every Friday afternoon at 3.00 pm, in Mpophomeni Township, in the school grounds of Zamuthule Primary School.  The children are split up into groups according to their ability or the age of their dog and they are taught how to handle their dogs using kind and gentle methods.  They are also taught basic obedience such as sit, down, stay and to walk on a loose leash.  The dogs are also fitted with collars and leads when they first attend. Funda Nenja issues each and every child with a pouch of training treats with which to train their dogs.  Only positive reinforcement methods are taught and no harsh treatment is allowed.  The children are also given a small parcel of training treats to take home to practice their training during the week.

 As Funda Nenja is a non-profit organisation and relies entirely on donations, we are very fortunate to have a volunteer Animal Welfare Officer who treats all dogs that need any type of veterinary assistance, such as skin ailments, cuts and scrapes, ticks and fleas, de-worming, burns etc. We also vaccinate all dogs for Rabies.  If we encounter a dog that needs advanced medical care, we then call the Umngeni SPCA, who come out the same day and take the dog back to their establishment for treatment. We are also very strict about sterilisation and insist on all dogs being sterilised if the children wish to stay in the program.  This can get a little tricky as sometimes it’s the parents of the children who do not wish to sterilise their dogs.  In these situations, our Education Officer will do home visits and advise the parents how important it is to get their animals sterilised.  Our Education Officer will do various other home visits and educate the whole family on how to correctly take care of their pets, such as adequate shelter, food, fresh drinking water etc. 

Funda Nenja is also very fortunate to now have a full time Social Worker who sees to the pycho-social needs of our children by counselling children in need, as well as presenting life skills lessons and workshops.

 Funda Nenja not only teaches the children about taking care of their dogs, but also teaches them kindness, compassion and responsibility.  It’s all about education.

News supplied by Funda Nenja.

At the turn of the century there lived a celebrated phenomenon of a horse, General Hans, or Clever Hans as he was popularly known. The reason for his fame was exhibitions of his amazing capacity to perform taxing arithmetic and other intellectual tasks at shows around Germany. Hans had quite a substantial resume; communicating by tapping the ground with his hoof, he could read, spell, add, multiply and subtract, as well as being able to differentiate various musical tones and even understand German. Whilst there were many theories offered to explain Han’s extraordinary abilities, it was later discovered that the horse was no paradox but rather part of an elaborate hoax orchestrated by his owner, a mathematics teacher and amateur equine trainer. The feat was accomplished by training Hans to respond to his owner’s subtle cues in body language, no small achievement in itself.

With this delightful story, Carl Bronner, originator of the unique and fascinating “Horseplay” sessions currently on offer in the Dargle, introduced the mornings guests to the first of many Midlands experiences that they were to enjoy over the following 2 days of their “Meandering the Midlands” cycle tour.

“Today, you are going to learn to communicate across the species barrier” stated Carl as our two timid German guests, Simone and Christiano, stood alongside their beautiful black Dutch Friesan horses set against the backdrop of green pastures and mist belt forest. Traditionally it has been accepted that horses need to be “broken in” in order to subdue their spirit and establish dominance over them. Carl Bronner, the owner of Kilgobbin and Horseplay, has been working with horses for the past 20 years. She believes that there are better ways to achieve a similar end, rather nurturing a relationship based on mutual respect and harmony between man and horse.

In order to understand the complex psychology and motivations of a horse we need to understand their place in the world. The first lesson of the day was to resist the impulse to boldly approach the horse and grasp it by its head with a halter. Being an animal vulnerable to predation, horses have evolved to outwit their predators with eyes centered on the side of their head for maximal peripheral vision. When we grab a horse head first, we are copying the behavior of their predators and it is little wonder they turn tail and flee for the hills. Horses are accustomed to living in herds and feel secure when assured of their place in the pecking order by the gentle coercion of a trustworthy human. Their communication is subtle, a jostle of their hind quarters or a twitch of their ears is sufficient to make their messages understood, with personal boundaries, like ours, being well demarcated.

Armed with a new understanding and appreciation for these graceful creatures, our two German guests grew in understanding and confidence and started to really ease into the day. By the end of the morning Simone and Christiano were becoming quite adept at using their newly-learned body language cues to direct their horses to turn in circles, clamber over various large obstacles, and respect one another’s personal space. An experience like this was not just an instruction in horsemanship but also a valuable lesson in how we choose to communicate with other. Often we feel we need to force our opinion or aggressively deal with obstruction in order to be validated, while we forget that with respect, kindness and a little patience, anything is possible.

News supplied by Julia Colvin - www.spekboomtours.co.za

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