06 Nov2020

New Development Looking for Local Logo Design Talent

Nic McSeveneyDevelopment is underway for the new Hilton Siding shopping centre, and the developers are running a logo design competition with an exciting prize hamper of local prizes worth R5000 up for grabs.
 
Shift Capital, developers of the new Hilton Siding Shopping Centre, have begun transforming the vacant plot on 1 Park Lane (corner of Park Lane and Hilton Avenue) by cutting down invasive species. As Phase 1 construction begins, the developers are running an exciting logo design competition, challenging the public from Hilton and surrounds to submit a logo design for the new centre. The winner will take home bragging rights to the centre’s branding as well as a prize package (worth R5000) curated from local businesses:
● Karkloof Canopy Tours for 2
● R300 voucher for the Station Coffee Shop
● R300 to spend on pampering treatments at Dragonfly Nails & Beauty
● A biltong hamper from KZN Game Meat
● Velskoens (or another product to of the same value) from Boet & Betty
● 1 week meal delivery from Tastebox for 2
● A sweet hamper from Chocolate Sensations
● A hamper of sustainable living items from Living It Green
● AND R1000 cash!
 
With the Hilton Siding Shopping Centre, Shift Capital is intent on creating a convenient, safe shopping and lifestyle experience for the growing Hilton community, catering for the future while respecting and protecting Hilton’s heritage. Getting locals involved in the logo design competition represents the developers’ entrenchment in the Hilton community.
 
“As a past pupil of Cowan House and Hilton College, I have a strong affinity for the Hilton village. My family and I recently moved to the area, and we will be moving our Shift Capital Head Office to the Hilton Siding location,” says Nic McSeveney, Managing Director of Shift Capital. He continues: “In terms of our own family business (Shift Capital), Hilton Siding is set to become our flagship development, setting the standard for what we can do. It’s a project very close to our hearts.”
Covering an area of 3884 square metres and located on the busiest section of Hilton Avenue, Hilton Siding aims to become one of the growing village’s most convenient and affordable shopping centres. The land has always been zoned for commercial purposes, but has remained undeveloped and has become an area of urban decay.
 
Opening in December 2021, Hilton Siding aims to be Hilton’s family-orientated, eco-friendly shopping centre of choice. Anchored by a new FreshX concept Checkers, a Clicks pharmacy, Seattle Coffee, and family favourites like Nandos and Ocean Basket, Hilton Siding provides an affordable one-stop-shop for a parent or professional’s daily needs, right on their way to school or work.
 
The design and architecture incorporate elements from the old railway line, paying homage to Hilton’s heritage. The starting point has been to respect the history of the site and the fact that it used to host railway lines. The architecture uses Corten steel elements, I-beams with aged brickwork, and industrial style steel doors and windows to achieve a ‘railway station’ feel. Some of the original steel arch elements will also be used as design features.
 
The centre is more than just a shopping destination— the covered walkways, promenade, amphitheatre and open spaces lend themselves to gatherings such as picnics, fitness events, performances, markets, heritage tours or a place to simply chill out while enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.
 
Get those entries in before 30 November!
 
The winning logo design will feature prominently on the building itself, as well as on all Hilton Siding documents, marketing material, the website, social media accounts, and anywhere that the brand name is mentioned.
 
The Shift Capital developers look forward to seeing the creative talent in the Hilton area with entries into the Hilton Siding logo design competition.
 
 
 
Logo Design Competition Details
 
The competition is open to Hilton residents and surrounds (home address must be within 20km of Hilton central).
 
No need for fancy graphic design software - simple sketches will be accepted and professionally digitalised.
 
The logo should take into account the Hilton Siding values:
● COMMUNITY-CENTRED: We care for and serve the Hilton community.
● CONVENIENT: A seamless, enjoyable shopping experience.
● CONSCIOUS: Of our natural and cultural heritage.
 
Submissions must be emailed (with the designer’s contact details) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 30 November 2020.
 
Full Ts & Cs available on the Hilton Siding Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Hilton-Siding-Shopping-Centre-106501247928969
 
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ABOUT HILTON SIDING
With community values at its core, Hilton Siding aims to be Hilton’s family-orientated, eco-friendly shopping centre of choice. Hilton Siding is set to become the centre of choice for Hilton families for its ‘pop-in’ convenience, safe shopping environment and enjoyable community spaces and facilities. Located in central Hilton, with easy access to the N3 and the area’s top schools, Hilton Siding is a community-centred, convenient village shopping experience, always conscious of the area’s natural and cultural heritage.
 
ABOUT SHIFT CAPITAL
Shift Capital is a family business of experienced professionals in the South African/Eswatini commercial property market. Years of experience in the development industry gives the company an extensive network and sound relationships with financial institutions and national brand tenants.
 
Shift Capital’s mission is to deliver quality projects to the property industry while adding integral value to the communities in which it serves.
 
The Shift Capital directors were schooled in the Hilton area. With plans for the Shift Capital Head Office to be situated in the Hilton Siding development, the team has a vested interest in seeing Hilton thrive.
 
CONTACT DETAILS
Nic McSeveney – Managing Director
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://shiftcapital.co.za/
 
06 Nov2020

'Be prepared and travel safe this festive season' The Local Choice Pharmacy Hilton Health

local choiceMalaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted to people through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. According to the South African government, malaria is found in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the north-eastern part of KwaZulu-Natal. The peak period is between September and May.
 
According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa has made major progress in malaria control since 2000/2001. Around half of the patients acquired their infection outside South Africa, predominantly in Mozambique, which is a high-risk malaria-endemic country. Young children, pregnant women and non-immune travellers from malaria-free areas are particularly vulnerable to the disease when they become infected.
 
Malaria Day presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the incredible opportunity we have to eliminate one of the oldest and deadliest diseases. Malaria is preventable and curable, and increased efforts are dramatically reducing the malaria burden in many places.
 
Visit our friendly team at The Local Choice Pharmacies for trusted health care advice.
02 Nov2020

POSH 2020 welcomes the Such Fun Buzz Board range

such fun logoShannon Harley, the founder of the Buzz Board range, was always looking for ways to make life a little more organised. She found it difficult to source calendars or planners specific to her boys’ individual needs and school mornings were chaotic, to say the least.

After consulting with various other parents as well as educators (mainly Janet Anderson), she designed a magnetic white board with activity icons to help make mornings more organised and encourage kids to pack their own bags. This soon took off and led to the creation of the Buzz Board range which is endorsed and sold by Janet Anderson, a specialist remedial teacher.

The Buzz Board School Activity planner is an A3 magnetic white board for the fridge to help busy kids plan their weekly sports and activities. The board comes with 40 activity magnets covering every sport and activity that kids partake in on a daily basis. The activity magnets have words as well as pictures, which allows kids who can't read to still plan their days and pack their own bags. This encourages picture-word association and responsibility.

The reward boards are A4 magnetic, dry wipe boards and come with stars and reward icons. Simply write in their aims for the week and once they are achieved, rub them out and add new ones. These little boards are a best seller!

The latest addition to the range is the magnetic Chore Charts! Kids can move their daily chores from the “To Do” column to the “Done” column and feel a great sense of satisfaction as they see all their tasks moving from left to right.

They also have a magnetic Monthly Planner whiteboard available for fridges. These are very popular with teens and adults alike.

The best feature of the Buzz Boards is the reaction from the kids. They love the sense of responsibility and forward planning it gives them. They now have the ability to glance at the board each morning and pack their own bags, complete their chores, and plan their own days.

To order a Buzz Board, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to takealot.com (search Such Fun Buzz Boards).
 
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29 Oct2020

Nourish Cream has a “Story”… a miraculous one

nourish coverPicNourish was birthed from a need to nourish our daughter’s skin. Keta has an autoimmune disease called Scleroderma, see Facebook for Keta’s story. After multiple years of using many, many creams and other products recommended by specialists, doctors and other well-meaning people, we had no real wins. 
 
Keta is very tactile and smell sensitive so most ointments that she tried, she couldn’t tolerate. After buying a bottle of pure macadamia oil from a local source for our consumption, she tried it on her skin. The results were ASTONISHING. Its pureness was amazing. It soaked into Keta’s skin so beautifully without being oily. Its smoothness was incredible.
 
Keta said that she really felt like a nut because of its incredibly nutty smell, another reason we knew it was pure. We phoned a family friend and asked if she would help us make up a cream for Keta. So together a face and body cream was birthed, incorporating macadamia oil. A cream that has done wonders for Keta’s skin. We went through the whole winter without any cracks and further hugely noticeable atrophying of her skin. After struggling for so many years we had to share this wonderful cream with more people.
 
One night I was in hospital and couldn’t sleep. My brain started racing and God downloaded ‘Nourish’, which means to supply what is necessary for life, health and growth, to me, which I will be forever grateful for. Good things can always come from seemingly bad circumstances.
 
We have not looked back. Being able to help other people with similar things has been the most incredibly rewarding part for me.
 
Nourish cream for all skin types
Gentle, soft, nourishing properties.
Gently moisturises all skin types
Soothes most skin irritations
Acne, eczema, dry skin and sunburn
Nourish products are all-natural and the ingredients are sourced locally in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Founded by Kirsty and Keta Wright in April 2018
Natural face and body moisturising cream
 
Our Mission
To produce a non-toxic cream to nourish the skin and help with all skin types, eczema and skin irritations for all ages.
 
 
Pictured above: John and Kirsty Wright
Pictured below: Keta Wright
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28 Oct2020

26 - 30 October is Wills Week, include the SPCA in your updates

wills week26-30 October is National Wills Week, a campaign that presents the opportunity for members of the public to have a basic will drafted by a participating attorney free of charge.
 
Be the voice of the VOICELESS and let your voice be HEARD long after you're gone. Ensure that animals in our area are protected in years to come by including the uMngeni SPCA as a beneficiary in your Will.
 
*Please note: Please specify UMNGENI SPCA in your Will.
 
For more information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
 
26 Oct2020

Dandelion Dreamz brings joy for toddlers and babies to POSH 2020

dandelion dreamz poshDandelion Dreamz is a mom and daughter baby boutique business founded in 2020 during the COVID pandemic with one goal in mind: providing a high-quality, user-friendly and reliable online store. The business started after Robyn had Daniel. Maryanne saw an opportunity and a gap in the market for affordable, well-made baby mobiles. Maryanne has always been extremely creative and loves to create new things.
 
'Mom made the most beautiful Farm Mobile for Daniel's room which he absolutely loves looking at and pointing to at all the animals.' said Robyn. These mobiles made their first appearance in Hilton at the 2019 POSH Market.

For the new online shop, they source some of their products from different overseas countries and a large portion from local companies. All their felt products are handmade in SA, due to the growth in demand Thembi and Christian (mother/grandmother) recently joined our team to assist with making the goodies.

Dandelion Dreamz is hoping that their little startup will grow into something bigger, but with baby steps! They welcome you to join them on this journey.
 
More about Dandelion Dreamz.
 
Pictured here clockwise from top Left: Thembi, Maryanne and Robyn with Daniel.
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21 Oct2020

Excellence in Everything with Hilton and Howick Electrical

hilton howick electricalHilton and Howick Electrical is owned and operated by Hugh Spencer, who is a qualified Heavy Current Electrician with a Wireman’s License and over 40 years experience in the Electrical field.
 
His Electrical career began with the Electricity Department of the Durban Corporation in 1976 where he qualified as a Heavy Current Electrician. He has worked for the South African Railways & Harbours, the Basotho Qwa Qwa Government, Christ For All Nations, Hugh Spencer Electrical, Active Alarms and Midlands Automation.
 
Hilton & Howick Electrical operates in Hilton, Howick, Pmb and the surrounding areas.

The main lines of service being:
Fault Location,
Repairs,
Maintenance,
of Electrical Installations.
 
The work ethic of Hilton and Howick Electrical is, ‘Excellence in Everything’.
20 Oct2020

Local Choice Pharmacy Hilton Health recognises National Downs Syndrome Day

the local choiceIn South Africa, 1 in every 500 babies is born with Down Syndrome.

Down Syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra partial (or whole) copy of chromosome 21. It is not yet known why this syndrome occurs. The cause is however not related to age, race, religion or socio-economic situations. National Down Syndrome Day is observed annually on the 20th of October to dispel myths associated with Down Syndrome.
 
Know your facts about Down Syndrome:
? People with Down Syndrome have mild to moderate mental damage.
? The incidence of births of children with Down Syndrome increases with the age of the mother. Due to higher fertility rates in younger women, 80% of children with Down Syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age.
? Although Down Syndrome cannot be cured, there is a variety of medical care to treat problems associated with the disease.
? People with Down Syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships and contribute to society.
? Life expectancy for people with Down Syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades.
 
Visit our friendly team at The Local Choice Pharmacies to talk about medical care to treat problems associated with the disease. We are Here For You.
 
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06 Nov2020

Laddsworth Grade Threes hold Victorian Day

Kelsey NeroLaddsworth Primary School Grade Three pupils held Victorian Day on Thursday 22 October 2020. Pupils transformed themselves into stylish Ladies and Gentleman. They enjoyed many Victorian activities including ink and quill writing, games and a picnic on the lawn.
 
Pictured here above: Kelsey Nero enjoying a cup of tea.
 
Below L-R: Melokuhle Xaba dressed as a Victorian Gentleman, Abigail Moodley enjoying tea and cake and Liam Buis writing with ink and quill.
 
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06 Nov2020

Laddsworth Grade Twos have a ‘Wacky Wednesday’

Merrick Baldrey and Mrs Lynelle Fourie with a copy of Wacky Wednesday by Dr Seuss CustomLaddsworth Primary School Grade Two learners enjoyed a 'Wacky Wednesday" on Wednesday 21 October 2020. The day was inspired by the book Wacky Wednesday written by Dr Seuss. The learners enjoyed lots of 'wacky' activities during the school day and they had lots of fun finding what was backwards or upside down.
 
Pictured here left:  Merrick Baldrey and Mrs Lynelle Fourie with a copy of Wacky Wednesday by Dr Seuss.
 
Clockwise L-R below: Simnikiwe Sokhbase, Charlotte Ferguson, Kei Harley, Zoey Smith and Caleb Venter.
 
Clockwise L R Simnikiwe Sokhbase Charlotte Ferguson Kei Harley Zoey Smith and Caleb Venter Custom
 
30 Oct2020

Hilton's loud and proud Movember champ clocks his 10th year

20201030 084231 Custom'I am doing my 10th Movember campaign this year. The campaign has 2 major elements; raising funds and increasing Men’s Health Awareness regarding Testicular/Prostate Cancer as well as Mental Health.
 
This year, I have specially made a range of Mo-Mugs which I am selling them for a minimum Mo-nation of R 100. All proceeds above R 40 per mug (the cost to me) will go straight to the Movember coffers. The mugs were kindly made for me at a good discount by Pastel Printers & Embroidery.' shared local Movember champion, Dave Prentice.
 
Come on Hilton, let us get behind this hairy character and his worthy support of this movement. Buy a mug or ten and grow your Mo!
 
For further information and/or click on the link to my Mo-space https://movember.com/m/daveprentice?mc=1
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28 Oct2020

Hilton's POSH Market goes virtual for 2020

Posh 2020 news 1 hvOur annual POSH Market as we know it and love it simply does not fit the new normal mould prescribed by COVID-19. BUT we do have stayers who still want you to enjoy sourcing products from them for this Christmas season. Click here to find vendors who will be loading through to 16 December 2020!
 
A benefit is that you have more time to connect and request special customised items or corporate branded gifts.
 
Hilton's POSH Market is going virtual for the first time ever and we will need our loyal local shoppers to keep dropping in online.
28 Oct2020

'The time has come to keep it cool' Umgeni Vet Clinic

vet umgeniWith hotter weather becoming more and more prevalent, here are some tips on keeping it cool for your pet buddies.
 
Above all, never leave your dog in a hot car. Make home-made frozen treats, in moderation. Go for a swim, and keep your buddy hydrated. Offering a cold towel goes a long way and staying on top of grooming is a great way of keeping cool.
 
If your dog is double-coated, you may be tempted to cut back all that fur to help them stay cool. But shaving your double-coated dog can cause overheating. The second-layer guard hairs that keep your dog warm in winter, also protect them from the heat in summer. The fur provides an insulating effect and helps air circulate closer to the skin. It also protects your dog from sunburn.
 
So rather than break out the clippers, brush your dog regularly to remove mats and tangles to help improve air circulation to the skin. This will also help thin the undercoat but leave the protective guard hairs intact.
 
Stay cool, stay safe!

Supplied by The Vet House Team at Umgeni Veterinary Clinic.
26 Oct2020

Locally crafted woodwork by Dasha Creations

Dash 5Dasha Creations is a small family business in Hilton South Africa, we work from home and supply a number of industries with wooden items for promotional purposes e.g. Game Lodges and Corporate Companies.
 
We specialise in pens, small boxes, novelty items and wedding favours.  
 
All our items can be personalised with laser engraving. 
 
Supplied by Dasha Creations.
21 Oct2020

Knight Security Solutions successes

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KSS continues to support the UCSI and on 16 October 2020 assisted Hilton SAPS and the Flying Squad in the arrest of a wanted vehicle and suspects. Thanks to the effective network of UCSI SNIPR cameras in our area, the UCSI were able to alert SAPS and affiliated security companies about the entry of this vehicle into our area, and the arrests were made and vehicle impounded.
 
Joint Operations with SAPS
On Friday 17 October Howick SAPS held a joint operation with the aim of targeting drunken driving. RTI, Umgeni Traffic Department, Knight Security Solutions (KSS) and other security companies assisted Howick SAPS with this operation. Two roadblocks were set up and there were approximately 20 arrests made and 1 vehicle impounded.
 
19 Oct2020

Update from UCSI - 19 October 2020

ucsi logoDear UCSI Supporters
 
There have been some positive developments in the UCSI and our quarterly UCSI Newsletter will be released before the end of October detailing these developments and news on our newly appointed Operations Director.
 
The role the UCSI is playing in our community is invaluable. The support offered to SAPS and Law Enforcement is critical in monitoring who is moving in and out of our areas. August, September and October have again been productive and the UCSI has been able to assist SNIPR, SAPS and the community with valuable support and information.
 
UCSI Operations
There have been some great successes in August, September and October 2020 with huge success on Friday 16 October 2020 highlighted below:
16 October 2020 Success

On the morning if the 16th October 2020 the UCSI received a call for assistance regarding a Hyundai H100 with NR registration plates that had been stolen from the Merrivale area. UCSI Operations members found that the vehicle had triggered Gantry 7 then Gantry 1 (both in the Hilton area) at around 00:00 and was followed closely by a silver VW Polo with GP plates. SAPS were advised accordingly. The UCSI was later informed that the Hyundai H100 had been found abandoned outside Verulam fitted with the GP plates that were on the VW Polo. This information warranted further investigation.
 
Working with a Durban-based SAPS team, the UCSI received images of the Hyundai H100 travelling through Kloof (Durban) followed by the VW Polo with GP registration plates. Searching our local UCSI SNIPR database using the GP plates we found that the VW Polo had been travelling between Howick and Hilton regularly. The vehicle was immediately listed on the UCSI SNIPR database and within a few hours triggered Gantry 25 entering Howick. SAPS and KSS were alerted. The vehicle was then picked up soon thereafter exiting Howick via Gantry 25. KSS managed to get a visual of the vehicle and followed it on to the N3 southbound. Hilton SAPS and the Flying Squad were advised and the vehicle was intercepted on the N3 near the Hilton Life onramp. The suspects were arrested, the vehicle impounded and numerous illegal items seized.
 
Hilton SAPS and Flying Squad members expressed their gratitude to the UCSI and affiliated security companies for continuously supporting their efforts in the fight against crime.
 
How can you get involved?

The UCSI will not be sustainable without monthly community support from business entities, shopping centres, hospitals, schools, estates, security companies and private individuals. Please join the UCSI as a contributing member. There are still some critical gantries that need to be erected – primarily in the Merrivale area.
Contact the UCSI by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our website at www.ucsi.org.za for more information on how to join and make a contribution. Private individuals from R50pm and business entities from R300 pm.
 
Stay safe – we got this!
 
Yours sincerely
 
The UCSI Board of Directors
Themba Ndulini (Chairperson), Thandeni Zondi (Vice-chairperson), Debbie Preston (Secretary), Krish Ramkuber, Kevin Wright, Terence James, Whyona Sithapersad and PJ Myeni.
 
Like our UCSI Facebook page – which is managed by Hello Marketing.
 
NOTE: Download the UCSI TrackBox App

The UCSI TrackBox Vehicle Check Centre App is now available at the Play Store or iStore. Download TrackBox and then select the UCSI as your ERPC (Emergency Response and Prevention Centre). You can also report ALL crimes as well as vehicle-related crimes through this App.
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