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Charity LifeHow to Help

● The Butterfly Campaign is aimed at assisting the The Salvation Army Joseph Baynes Children’s Home, which cares for children who are abandoned or from abusive or unfit homes. The home runs out of supplies regularly and any donations are welcome. If you are able to help donate supplies or make a monetary contribution, contact Maria on 060 490 9403 or mventerprizes79@gmail.com. ● The Child and Family Welfare Society of Pietermaritzburg aims to provide appropriate and cost effective professional services to the children and families of all communities in Pietermaritzburg. If you would like to volunteer your services contact them on 033 – 342 8971 or visit www.pmbchildwelfare.co.za for more info. ● Tembaletu Community Education Centre works in communities across KZN, offering adults and youth accessible, appropriate

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Epilepsy can be defined as a tendency to spontaneous, abnormal electrical activity in the brain manifesting as seizures/fits. It is a disease of many causes, but a common abnormality in that there are abnormal ‘discharges’ or ‘firing mechanisms’ in the brain. Though shrouded in mystery since the beginning of time and often called ‘falling sickness’, it is relatively common, affecting 0.5% to 1% of the population. Epilepsy has had thousands of different names through history and has been managed in weird and wonderful ways. In very ancient times it was referred to as Holy Sickness and Sacred Disease and linked to evil spirits. Once also called ‘lunatism’ and named as a disorder related to the phases of the moon. Modern medicine has been able to show, with the help of EEGs (Electro Encephalograms) and brain imaging, that there is truly a ‘natural’ cause that affects the brain’s neurons and the functioning of the ‘electrical circuit’ of

Epilepsy – A Disease Shrouded In Mysterythe brain. More exciting than actually being able to properly diagnose the specific type of Epilepsy, is the ability to treat and manage this disease well, to the point of controlling the Epilepsy and limiting the amount of fits suffered. The aim is to limit fits to minimal/zero. Medication and surgeries developed have made this possible. Epilepsy is a common condition that is highly treatable today. As a society, we should not stigmatise the sufferers, but rather be aware and able to encourage and support family and friends who suffer from it.

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• 4 Feb (Wed), 8.30am – 12pm, WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Protea Hotel, Hilton, RSVP to dumisani.makhathini@absa.co.za.• 27 Feb (Fri), 3pm – 7pm, UNWIND for businessmen and women, Protea Hotel, Hilton, 033 – 343 3311.

• 7 – 22 Feb (every Sat & Sun), 9.30am – 4.30pm, GROWING PARKS, Chase Valley Road Park, PMB, jumping castle, slip & slide, fundraiser, all proceeds go to upkeep of park, growing.parks@gmail.com.

• 3, 10, 17, 24 Feb (Tues), 9am – 12pm, WALK IN MOSAIC WORKSHOPS, 50 Haygarth Rd, Kloof, contact 031 – 764 6454, 083 782 7810, Sheila.nichol@gmail.com, www.kznmosaics.co.za.• 2 – 25 Feb (every Mon & Wed), 9am – 11am, TAI CHI WITH DEBORAH DON, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, 033 – 343 3226, 082 228 7943.• 11 – 18 Feb, 9am – 1pm, BASIC HOSPICE COURSE, basic concepts of palliative care and the work of Hospice, Msunduzi Hospice Conference Centre, 206 Zwartkop Rd, Prestbury, R855pp, book by 4 Feb via Heidi on training@hospicekzn.co.za or 033 – 344 1560.• 28 Feb, 10am – 4pm, BREADMAKING WITH GRAEME TAUTE, Edgewater, 36 Sutton Rd, Hilton, to book email graemeotaute@mweb.co.za.

• 1 Feb (1st Sun monthly) 10am – 3pm, PIETERMARITZBURG MODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg. Catch a ride on the miniature train and enjoy a picnic. Food and drinks on sale. R8 per train ride, entrance to park is free. Andries Keyser, 082 557 2119, www.pmes.co.za.• 4 – 25 Feb (every Wed) 10am – 11am, CIRCLE DANCING, 1 Committee Lane, Hilton, Deborah, 082 228 7943, 033 – 343 3226.• 7 – 8 Feb, MIDMAR MILE, Midmar Dam, www.midmarmile.co.za.• 17 Feb, 10am, HILTON GARDEN CLUB, contact Jenny: 033 – 343 4119 or Denise: 033 – 343 3766.• 19 – 21 Feb, DUSI CANOE MARATHON, www.dusi.co.za.• 22 Feb (Sun), 8.30am & 12.30pm, INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R180,

Send your March Diary Dates to sarah@mumsmail.com with “PMB Diary” in the subject line before 10 February. Entries will be published space permitting & at the Editor’s discretion. Please confirm all details of events with contact person.

pensioners & children: R130, craft market, museum, food, picnic area, contact 082 353 6003, bookings@umgenisteamrailway.co.za, www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za. • 23 Feb (4th Mon monthly), FLY FISHERMAN GATHERING, casual get together in the evening, arrive any time, Old Main Brewery, Old Howick Rd, Hilton, contact 082 574 4262.

• 1 Feb (1st Sun), 9am – 11.30am, DARGLE LOCAL MARKET, Lions River Club, contact Mike, 083 325 1082.• 1 – 28 Feb (every Sat & Sun) 10am – 4pm, MOUNTAIN VIEW CRAFT MARKET, Mountain View, 033 – 390 6311, Lee-Ann, lee@ltpromo.co.za.• 7 & 28 Feb (Sat), 8am – 12pm, PIETERMARITZBURG SPCA MORNING MARKET, 235 Woodhouse Road, 033 – 386 9267.• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sat), 7am – 11am, KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET, 2.6km outside Howick on Karkloof Rd (access on D507), 082 820 8986, Andrea.• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’ MARKET, Alexandra Park, 082 886 0687.• 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb (Sat), 7am – 12pm, CLARIDGE FARM & GARDEN MARKET, 5km from Northway Spar, PMB on the Otto’s Bluff Road, 078 037 6908.• 22 Feb, 9am – 1pm, VALLEYS MARKET, Valley’s Tennis Club, cnr Townbush Rd & Montgomery Dr), upmarket handcrafted goods, child friendly environment, fun activities, traders welcome, contact 060 490 9403.• 22 Feb (Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB, Michelle 033 – 396 2807.• 22 Feb (Sun), 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET, Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357, inchanga@live.co.za.• 26 Feb (last Thurs monthly), 5pm till late, PMB NIGHT MARKET, AB Jackson Soccer Training Fields, contact 074 375 5193.• 27 Feb, 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET, Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, live music, kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts, dunrobinmarket@gmail.com, 076 788 2052.

• 4 & 18 Feb (1st & 3rd Wed monthly), 7pm, MARITZBURG CAMERA CLUB, Victoria Country Club, Duncan Mackenzie Dr, Montrose, PMB, Leon Heyes, pmbcameraclub@gmail.com, www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za.

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