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13 Mar2020
In'TASHA'national!
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11 Mar2020
66 on Monzali for your workshop or training day
Are you needing to host a workshop, training day or just have a meeting with a serene atmosphere? We have the perfect space for you! Our conference room has the latest Smart TV, gorgeous view onto the pool and we can offer catering if needed.Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give us a call on 033 332 0836 to discuss packages that will suite your needs and budget.
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10 Mar2020
Choose La Popote to host your next function
Let us host your next function here at La Popote. Weather permitting it can be out under the tree or inside our cosy little restaurant.We offer High tea, breakfast, brunch, lunch or supper.
Pop in and have a chat to see what we can do for you.
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09 Mar2020
Alma Flamenca's interactive Flamenco Fusion evening
An interactive Spanish inspired entertainment evening with Cornelia Puler from Alma Flamenca and her dancers. Bring your dancing shoes.Spanish style food additional to purchase on the evening as you please, individually priced.
Date: 20 March 2020, next dates to be confirmed
Time: 18:30
Cost: R100 per person (Incl VAT) to make your bookings – to go towards dancers and venue.
Time: 18:30
Cost: R100 per person (Incl VAT) to make your bookings – to go towards dancers and venue.
Booking is essential.E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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06 Mar2020
No idle talk, MGF Attorneys fill potholes and cut verge all in a week
MGF Attorneys were in the news earlier this week for clearing an overgrown verge, on the corner of Vlei Road and Cedara Road, which seriously challenged traffic visibility. Now they have been repairing potholes in Vlei Road creating a safer surface for all heading their way. A deafening round of applause to them.How can you do the same?
Contact Bradley at Hilton Hire to assess how much tar mix you require.
Hilton Hire provides a compactor and operator for R200.00 per day.
Hilton Village Build It supplies the tar mix.
Mike Forsyth says, 'This pothole problem is not going away. The municipality is incapable of providing services. Let's take back Hilton.'
Mike has challenged other Hilton businesses to do the same.
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05 Mar2020
SA's COVID-19 patient zero diagnosed in Hilton, KZN
South Africa’s patient zero has been diagnosed with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hilton, KZN, South Africa by local GP, Dr Reed. According to neighbourhood WhatsApp groups, the patient returned from a skiing holiday in Italy on 1 March 2020 and visited Dr Reed on 3 March 2020 where swabs were taken. All reports indicate that the family's behaviour has been geared to contain the spread of the virus. We wish the patient a fast and full recovery.The practice remains open but Dr Reed is still in isolation and doing well with no signs of the virus. Dr Stewart is away on leave and Dr Bruce is available for consultations.
Craig Millar, a local DA councillor cautioned the community to remain calm, ‘As many residents would have heard, there has been a case of COVID19 diagnosed in Hilton. I would like to appeal to residents to remain calm and take note of some very good information from the Western Cape Provincial Government website, particularly those pertaining to prevention. Any information I get from the relevant authorities will be passed on via the numerous social media channels we subscribe to locally.’
For all your questions, please contact the coronavirus hotline 080 002 9999 or for the local caseworker speak to Jacqui Kleynhans on 084 763 5417.
05 Mar2020
Laddsworth Umgungundlovu Midlands Tennis Team
Laddsworth pupils Grade 7 pupils Jodi Moreno, Adam Tilbury, Patrick Lamb and Joshua Tilbury (non-travelling reserve) were selected for the Umgungundlovu Midlands Tennis Team.They took part in the KwaZulu-Natal Tennis Tournament at Westridge Tennis Stadium, in Durban, from 28 February to 1 March 2020.
Pictured above: L-R: Patrick Lamb, Jodi Moreno, Joshua Tilbury, Adam Tilbury
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04 Mar2020
Our February TOP CLASS HILTON winner
Our lucky February winner Mary Anne Callaghan received her prize from Top Class Hilton's Karen Runge. Mary Anne won a copy of Lucinda Riley's wildly popular The Sun Sister from the Sisters Series on our monthly book contest on HiltonVillage.co.za.Each month HiltonVillage.co.za runs a contest with a book review and a chance to enter and win a copy of the month's featured book.
Watch this space for the March Top Class Hilton book giveaway.
04 Mar2020
Kudos to MGF Attorneys for valuable verge clean up
Thank you to MGF Attorneys for cleaning up the verge on the corner of Vlei and Cedara rd.Take a look at the before and after photos, what a great result. Mike Forsyth will be fixing the potholes outside his own driveway too. Note his trusty gardener did the brush cutting job.
If we all take ownership of our own properties and streets, alot can be achieved in keeping our village beautiful.
Pictured above: The verge after.
Picured below: The verge before.
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12 Mar2020
MiTH Lineup for 18 March
Kindly note that in light of gatherings of 100 or more being banned to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in SA, MiTH is closed until further notice - effective 15 March 2020.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
MiTH takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. R50 (cash only) at the door. Doors open at 6pm and the music kicks off at 7pm. Catering: Bring your own drinks. Food available for sale. The venue is enclosed and seating is available. Arrive early for good parking and seats!
9pm - Cactus Club
KRISTEN KONING BAND
The Kristen Koning Band is an alternative folk band that formed in the KZN Midlands in June 2019. The band is composed of Kristen Koning on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Skippy Khubeka on lead guitar, Dev van Rooyen on bass, and Nerissa Pillay on back-up vocals. They perform original music written by Kristen, as well as covers, in Afrikaans and English, gaining inspiration from artists like Mumford and Sons, Arctic Fire, Tame Impala, and Kings of Leon.
The band’s debut performance at The Valley Open Mic, Crossways, was received warmly by an audience of supporters and fellow musicians. They are currently taking part in the Liberty Midlands Mall Battle of the Bands, and will be performing at the mall on the 3rd of August 2019. Their next performance is at Music in the Hills on 31 July at the Knoll Guest House, Hilton.
8pm - The Reid Family Band
The Reid Family Band has been years in the making, jamming together since the kids were small. Vincent Reid has had an interest in music from a young age and is mainly self-taught. He plays keyboard, guitar and recently tin whistle. Rhiannon has just finished matric and with the help of Kech Sanchez, she has honed her skills on guitar and sings lead vocals. Younger brother Aidan showed musical abilities from the time he was knee-high and also sings. Tess organises the bookings and joins in on vocals and percussion, when possible. The Reid Family Band enjoys many different genres of music but is particularly influenced by Irish, Folk and Pop music.
7pm - Ilan Lax
During the day, Ilan Lax is a legal professional consulting on human rights, environmental, land and development law; governance and organisational development and working as an adjudication specialist. But Ilan's other persona is a soulful, poetic musician who performs folk-rock, including ballads and original material, with deep emotion. His natural charm and obvious musical talent make him a pleasure to listen to.
ABOUT MiTH:
Arguably the KZN Midlands' best-loved music venue, Music in The Hills (MiTH) is an opportunity for beginners, professionals and passionate music fans to share the joy of music at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Musicians can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for slots.
DIRECTIONS TO MiTH:
Take the N3 to Hilton, take the Hilton turnoff and go South into the Village (away from Hilton College). Travel 5,2km along Hilton Avenue (past two sets of traffic lights and Crossways Pub) and keep going straight as Hilton Avenue turns into Dennis Shepstone Drive. At the 5,2km mark, Knoll Drive will be on your right – the entrance to MiTH is the *second* entrance on your left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm.
Pictured above Cactus Club.
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10 Mar2020
Eyes on the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey ChallengePietermaritzburg Central and Northern Regionals
St Anne’s College: Saturday 14 March
St Anne’s College plays host to the upcoming SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge this coming weekend, whereby both the Pietermaritzburg Central and Northern Regionals will be played on their two astro turfs.
With home turf advantage, host school St Anne’s College will hope that they can continue their dominance in the Pietermaritzburg Northern Regional. They will take on Howick High School, Treverton, Grace College, Voortrekker High School and The Wykeham Collegiate. The games will all be 25 minutes one way running time.
Across the way defending champions, Epworth School will be keen to take their third title in the Pietermaritzburg Central Regional. They will meet Alexander High, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School, St John’s D.S.G., Maritzburg Christian School and Carter High School. The games will be 20 minutes one way running time.
Both regionals will have a round robin format. The Pietermaritzburg Northern’s top two teams will face each other on in their regional final at 2.40pm. Ten minutes later the top two teams will take to their turf to duel it out for the honours in the Pietermaritzburg Central Regional.
Only two teams have represented the northern region of Pietermaritzburg at the Grand Finals. St Anne’s have raised the trophy eight times and The Wykeham Collegiate had their name engraved on the trophy in 2012. Three teams have travelled to Durban in July. Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High dominated the area for six times, with St John’s winning once, and Epworth hunting their third title this weekend.
Both tournaments will award 4 points for a win, a draw with goals will earn 2 points and a goalless draw only 1 point. A loss will be logged as zero points for the losing team.
The two teams to win will join three teams that have already earned a spot at the Grand Finals that will take place in July at St Marys DSG. The first team to secure a spot is newcomers from Vryheid, Hoërskool Pionier from the Northern KZN Regional. Second team that will make an appearance at the Grand Finals for a tenth time is Durban Girls’ College representing the Durban Central Regional. The third team, back again after a year’s gap is Our Lady of Fatima from the Durban North Regional.
For more info like the tournament’s Facebook page or follow on Instagram.
Pictured here: Eyes on the prize, St Anne’s Lusanda Mtshali, Erin Armstrong and Sarah Church are focused on defending their team's title ahead of the Pietermaritzburg Northern Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge that takes place on Saturday at St Anne’s College.
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10 Mar2020
Is your child a right brain thinker?
Is your child a right brain thinker?Right brain thinkers, referred to by researchers as visual-spatial learners, are very intelligent and creative thinkers whose learning ability is often misunderstood and undervalued in school because the skills that are required in order to do well, are mostly left brain sequential skills.
The right hemisphere doesn’t think or learn in the same way as the left hemisphere and, as a result, many visual spatial leaners struggle in one or more areas of the academic curriculum, usually with reading, written work and/or classroom maths and formal assessments. For many of them, the frustration and struggle of trying to think, learn and show what they know through left-brain skills, and the negative feedback they get when they don’t succeed, leads to anxiety and low self-esteem and results in them becoming withdrawn or, alternatively, being labelled “naughty” or “attention seeking” in the classroom.
The good news is that there are solutions. With your support and belief in them as learners, and your help and guidance, they can find out and understand who they are as learners. Then, working hard to embrace and use their right-brain skills when studying and doing their homework, they can develop the ability to succeed and become independent learners. To illustrate this, I share with you a testimony from the mother of a visual, spatial learner as well as some of the skills of a right brain dominant thinker. As a parent, your understanding of exactly how your child thinks and learns, and your advocacy for their way of learning, can make a huge difference in their daily lives. Let’s help them learn joyfully!
Whether left or right brain dominant, our passion at The Centre For Life-Long Learning is to profile and meet your child right at his/her best learning style!
INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED & ACCREDITED LEARNING STYLE SPECIALISTS
Scientific research shows that being a right-brain thinker is not a learning disability but a different thinking and learning.
OUR WONDERFUL BRAIN: Some of the ways we learn differently……..
LEFT BRAIN THINKER
* Logical thinker
* Thinks in words
* Learns auditorially
* Is a step-by-step, sequential learner
* Needs lots of details first
* Learns with phonics
* Learns through memorization, drill, rules, repetition.
* Good at Maths computation, + algebra
*Can show steps of work
* Learns well from instruction
* Learns in spite of emotional reactions
* Good short-term memory
* Logical thinker
* Thinks in words
* Learns auditorially
* Is a step-by-step, sequential learner
* Needs lots of details first
* Learns with phonics
* Learns through memorization, drill, rules, repetition.
* Good at Maths computation, + algebra
*Can show steps of work
* Learns well from instruction
* Learns in spite of emotional reactions
* Good short-term memory
RIGHT BRAIN THINKER
* Creative thinker
* Thinks in pictures +3D images
* Learns visually
* Is a whole-part learner: learnssimultaneously: all at once
* Needs to see the big picture first
* Learns with whole words in context
* Must understand whole concept through seeing, hands-on, experience. Meaning + relevance essential: Asks :Why
* Better at maths reasoning + geometry,than computation
* Gets to correct solutions intuitively – but can’t show steps.
* Develops own methods of problem solving
* Very sensitive to teacher’s attitudes
* Creative thinker
* Thinks in pictures +3D images
* Learns visually
* Is a whole-part learner: learnssimultaneously: all at once
* Needs to see the big picture first
* Learns with whole words in context
* Must understand whole concept through seeing, hands-on, experience. Meaning + relevance essential: Asks :Why
* Better at maths reasoning + geometry,than computation
* Gets to correct solutions intuitively – but can’t show steps.
* Develops own methods of problem solving
* Very sensitive to teacher’s attitudes
* Good long-term visual memory
For more information please contact Beryl at The Centre for Lifelong learning.
06 Mar2020
Healing CBD teas available at Healthy Times, Quarry Centre
Cultures around the world have used the natural benefits of herbal teas to better health for many years. A well-established brand, Buddha Teas, producer of CBD healing teas is now stocked at our local Healthy Times health shop, Quarry Centre.These Buddha Teas, made in California USA, are blends of fine herbs, flowers and top quality Japanese Matcha Green Ceremonial Tea. You may be moved on a physical, emotional and spiritual plane when you try these magical, yet scientifically supported blends!
Visit Healthy Times for more information on the wealth of health benefits the Buddha CBD Teas cater to.
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05 Mar2020
Picnics Where the Crows Nest
On the edge of the Umgeni Valley a new venture has been hatched, at 'Where the Crows Nest.'If you enjoy nature and would love a bespoke private picnic arranged to suit your needs, this one is for you. With a variety of options depending on the season and the size of your party, a gorgeous setting next to a river, waterfall or in a forest can be arranged, decorated with carpets and cushions. Here you will by catered for at the highest of standards.
In 2017 the Crows returned to Hilton in order to build their dream house in an idyllic setting. As a qualified chef with years of catering experience Maryna has dreamed of using this wonderful location to treat people to a plethora of wonderful delicacies. This joy is multiplied as the Crow’s Nest’s veggie garden improves with each passing year.
This is an outdoor experience; our ideal client should know uneven ground and insects at the very least are to be expected and celebrated. The closer you get to nature, the greater the return.
"Our lives generally have become so sterile that I’d like people to be pushed slightly out of their comfort zone in order to experience the wonder of nature. My motto in life is: ‘make memories,’ and in that endeavour, I’d like to assist." Maryna Crow.
This is an outdoor experience; our ideal client should know uneven ground and insects at the very least are to be expected and celebrated. The closer you get to nature, the greater the return.
"Our lives generally have become so sterile that I’d like people to be pushed slightly out of their comfort zone in order to experience the wonder of nature. My motto in life is: ‘make memories,’ and in that endeavour, I’d like to assist." Maryna Crow.
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05 Mar2020
It's Brazilian Madness at Bella Donna Hair and Beauty!
IT'S COMPLETE MADNESS!!! We are offering up to 45% off our Brasil Cacau prices until the end of April.Our UNBEATABLE prices are:
R499 - short hair
R599 - meduim hair
R799 - long hair
R899 - extra long hair
R599 - meduim hair
R799 - long hair
R899 - extra long hair
With the added bonus of getting the Brasil Cacau shampoo and conditioner for only R400 for Both. They are normally R550 for both.
Whatsapp 0798839187 to book your appointment now!
News supplied by Bella Donna Hair and Beauty.
04 Mar2020
March book win with Top Class Hilton - The Bosasa Billions
How a government sold its soul for braai packs, designer bags and other bribes. “An inside account of state capture” Just as South Africans were starting to come to grips with the staggering cost of state capture, the Bosasa bombshell hit the country. This grand-scale corruption scandal cost South Africa billions of rands while the politicians involved were bought for as little as braai packs and booze. While investigating state capture, The Zondo commission of inquiry blew the lid off the tangled web of bribery that was Bosasa. Gripping testimony before the commission about “little black books”, cash bribes and walk-in vaults held the public in thrall while a new realisation dawned: The notorious Gupta family had not been the only ones pillaging the country. In The Bosasa Billions, best-selling author James-Brent Styan and co-writer Paul Vecchiatto uncover the sordid story of how one company exploited the greed of corrupt politicians and bureaucrats to establish an extensive tender network stretching right to the top of the ANC government.Its cast of characters include: 
• Angelo Agrizzi, the whistleblower who makes new revelations to Styan about the secrets behind Bosasa’s glittering profit margins,
• Vernie Petersen, the prisons boss who waged a lonely battle against the dark forces taking over his department, and
• Gavin Watson, the ultra-religious Bosasa puppet master who parlayed his family’s struggle credentials into vast wealth while leading his employees in prayer every morning. Ultimately, however, Bosasa was not in the business of saving souls, but selling them.
• Angelo Agrizzi, the whistleblower who makes new revelations to Styan about the secrets behind Bosasa’s glittering profit margins,
• Vernie Petersen, the prisons boss who waged a lonely battle against the dark forces taking over his department, and
• Gavin Watson, the ultra-religious Bosasa puppet master who parlayed his family’s struggle credentials into vast wealth while leading his employees in prayer every morning. Ultimately, however, Bosasa was not in the business of saving souls, but selling them.
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04 Mar2020
Hilton Arts Festival No 28 …and GO!
Calling all artists, crafters, food traders, performers, musicians, singers, comedians!!The dates for the most anticipated arts event in KZN - The Hilton Arts Festival – for 2020 are 11 to 13 September. Applications are now open for those wishing to be a part of this great event.
Hilton has garnered a reputation of being the top spot for visual artists in KZN. All applications will be considered by a selection committee and successful artists will be housed in three exclusive marquees as well as in the Grindrod Bank Theatre foyer. Places are limited so as to avoid over trading and overcrowding in these exhibition areas.
The Festival hosts a quality bespoke craft market that prides itself in not being a flea market. Apply now for a stand if you sell homemade goods and foodstuffs, vintage goods, fun festival fare, plants or something original and exciting.
Food trader selling good food will be considered. The organisers are looking for the original and the unusual as well as a variety to satisfy all tastes.
The Festival gained its reputation for the quality theatre, music and comedy it hosts as well as for its arts-related lectures, workshops and movie screenings. Check out what you need to apply!
All application details are to be found on www.hiltonfestival.co.za
Don’t delay – today’s the day!!
2020 DATES
Festival 11 – 13 September
Jongosi Youth Day Friday 11 September
Programme available Friday 14 August on www.hiltonfestival.co.za
Bookings open: Monday 17 August 2020
All queries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 082 469 7222
Jongosi Youth Day Friday 11 September
Programme available Friday 14 August on www.hiltonfestival.co.za
Bookings open: Monday 17 August 2020
All queries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 082 469 7222
The Festival takes place in the grounds of Hilton College, near Pietermaritzburg. It is a 3 day celebration of all things arty.
It is presented by Hilton College in association with Grindrod Bank, Absa, Black Coffee, Extreme Events, DWR, Bidvest Car Rental, KZN Dept of Art & Culture, Durban Youth Radio, BASA, Southern Sun PMB, Redlands Hotel, Martizburg Sun, Caxton, SA Artist, Loud Crowd Media, Sappi and Chilli Source.
Photo credit to Harry Lock.
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04 Mar2020
Laddsworth Grade 7's have fun at camp
Laddsworth Grade 7 learners went on an excursion to Greystone Camp and Adventure Centre from Tuesday 18 February to Friday 21 February 2020.They enjoyed a very busy programme, including a historical tour to Ford Durnford, team building and problem solving activities, leadership sessions, a hike to Giants Castle and a tour of the Wagondrift dam wall.
The Grade 7 pupils learnt a great deal and had lots of fun.
Pictured above: Milan Michaux (Grade 7) enjoying the obstacle course.
Pictured below: Mr Gavin Lambooy (Headmaster) with some of the Grade 7 learners at camp.
News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.
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