If you are an Eggs Benedict fan, but love a bit of extra crunch, why not try our Hash Brown Benedict?

Two hash browns, topped with Napoletana creamed spinach, bacon, poached eggs and our famous Hollandaise sauce. Best enjoyed with one of our delicious coffees.

Call 033 343 4515 or 073 186 1448.

‘Small Mercies’ is one of our set novels this year and Grade 6s have enjoyed the book and related well to the characters, especially Mercy, who is the 11 year old protagonist of the story. Bridget lives in Hilton, and her book is set in Pietermaritzburg, so we had the privilege of chatting to, and interviewing, a South African author. ‘Small Mercies’ has received numerous awards, including the Kirkus literary award of ‘one of the best books of 2020’.

Bridget shared tips on writing, as well as the history, background and characters in ‘Small Mercies’. Grade 6s enjoyed asking a multitude of questions and could have spent more than an hour sharing their viewpoints and learning from a wonderful writer. We already have a copy in the library of Bridget’s new book ‘The Cedarville Shop and the Wheelbarrow Swap’ which Grade 6s can’t wait to read!

A warm thank you to Bridget Krone who so willingly gave of her time to connect with Cowan House readers.

 

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Gary and the Team wish to inform all our clients that the merge of KSS to AET is no longer taking place.

Gary and the KSS Team will continue to ensure that the quality, communication and commitment to client safety as well as community safety and well-being maintains the high standards that they have aspired to over the past 33 years. Gary, Renee, Sashen and Pat, along with the rest of the KSS Administration, KSS Operations (Controllers, Armed Response, K9 and Guarding) and KSS Technical teams continue to deliver the service that we are all accustomed to. There will be no compromise on this!

Please contact the Team on:
Gary (Owner): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 082 8947 628
Renee (Business Manager): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 063 2921 240
Sashen (Manager Technical): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 082 6736 773
Pat (Manager Operations): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 082 6132 995
Local 24/7 Control Room: 033 330 5911

 

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Welcome to our second newsy update for Hilton in November 2022, find out about; Hilton Health,Candy Sclanders' new adventure, The Beauty Institute's combo deal, a new Christmas shop and Drakies in Hilton!

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The first pop-up gallery in the KZN Midlands opened its doors in the Rotunda, the iconic centre at the Cedara on-ramp onto the N3. Established jointly by artists Kathy Jacob and Simon Addy, the Studio Gallery aims to give artists more exposure. Students at Jacob’s studio will also benefit from the exposure.

“We’re off the beaten track and may not draw the crowds, but the idea is to give it a go, and see where it goes,” said Jacob.

No stranger to taking the plunge and breaking new ground, Jacobs also founded the inaugural Art in the Country selling exhibition at Harrington House in Hilton earlier this year.

“They’re very different entities, but we’re hoping to stimulate and encourage the latent artistic talent in Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands,” she said.

The initiative struck a chord with several works being snapped at the official opening of the Studio Gallery last week (Nov 1).

“I’m excited by the early-stage interest, and we’ll promote it heavily among artists and on social media,” said Jacob.

 

Pictured here: Studio Gallery founders Simon Addy (far left) and Kathy Jacob (third right) with some of the guests at the official opening.

There are some additions to the menu at La Popote. Head over there this weekend!

Tamari beef salad (Bottom RHS)
Soy, ginger and garlic marinaded beef on crunchy greens and crotons.

Tabouleh with Persian veg (Bottom LHS)
Cous cous tabouleh, roast veg and feta.

French toast (Top)
The best comfort breakfast, caramelised banana, crispy bacon, cream cheese and honey.

More about La Popote

 

The season for fireworks is here, so in addition to reminding you of the dates of the approaching celebrations, here are some suggestions for how to keep your dog safe around pyrotechnics:

 

Rest in Peace – Animals are observant of our nonverbal body language. Your dog will probably recognize your anxiety and fear immediately away.

 

Exercise - Try to give your dog a lot of additional playtime throughout the day. It's possible that a tired dog won't have the energy to care about any loud explosions.

 

Be Prepared - If you know when fireworks will be let off in your region, you can arrange to allow your dog out earlier in the evening. Let them inside before the fireworks start.

 

Create a Safe Space - Place your dog in a room that is peaceful and can filter out much of the light and sounds from the outside by closing the curtains and windows.

 

Give them a lot of toys, their preferred bed or blanket, and snacks.

 

Sing or Play White Noise

 

White noise and music can also benefit your dog.

 

Not sure what genre of music might work best to calm your dog's phobia of fireworks? It has been demonstrated that some musical styles are more calming for your dog than others. The most calming music for dogs in shelters is reggae and soft rock, while canines in stressful situations might also benefit from listening to classical music. Therefore, play some Bob Marley if you're feeling bored with another Mozart symphony.

 

Pats and Scratches - Sometimes all your dog needs is a little extra tender loving care. During the fireworks, try giving your dog a soft pet and talking to them quietly.

 

Remember that some settings are more enjoyable for dogs to be petted than others.

 

Talk to us about calming medications if none of these other options are successful. We'll do everything we can to assist you and your dog.

 

Call 033 343 4602 and read more about Hilton Veterinary Hospital

 

Welcome to our first newsy update for Hilton in November 2022, find out about; Midmar Building Supplies, iGolf KZN, Powered Up's happy November, SkipGo's deal, Style De Vie combos and a taste of Where the Crows Nest.

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The recent bustle of events at Where the Crow’s Nest has included picnics, birthdays and a wedding - all starring homemade food by Maryna. This chef thrives on providing feasts that are always different and she is inspired by the challenge of new and different requests presented by each group that books an event to cater out or enjoy on site.

Pictured above is a carrot cake, with cream cheese icing, of course. But that is standard at Where the Crows Nest, so to define this carrot cake it was accompanied by an arrangement of chai and chocolate truffles, Kourabiedes (Greek shortbread biscuit crescents), chocolate brownies, blueberries and strawberries.

This style of celebration has enjoyed combinations of cheese platters served with sourdough bread, smoked red pepper pate, olive tapenade, peanut chutney, hummus, pepperdew chutney, marmalade, honey, anti-pasta, curried leg of lamb kebabs, biltong, dry wors as well as individual mushroom, feta and caramelised onion tartlets. All homemade and never mundane.

Waiting in the kitchen is Maryna’s own Turkish Delight confection, it has been tested and is ready to be plated up.

Who is next?

To book call 076 191 8974.

Hilton Village Build It invites you to enjoy Black Friday deals all month long during November 2022. Pop into the store to find all the deals. Call 033 343 3077 or visit now at 5a Quarry Road in Hilton.

After two and a half years of being locked down in isolation due to Covid-19, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that individual wellbeing is now firmly on top of the mental health agenda.

Taking care of the human mind as well as the body not only helps maintain good health, but also keeps us happy, makes us feel in control and ensures we have the tools and support to successfully overcome difficulties and achieve what we want out of life.

Larry Soffer, the leading Mentalist in Africa explains that during the recent pandemic, both resources and options were few. Many people were forced to take things into their own hands, finding new ways to entertain themselves, especially after the lure of Netflix wore off. “I saw so many of my friends and family start baking banana breads, take up gardening, or start a new hobby like making jewellery or creating pottery. A few have since turned these side hustles into profitable businesses which is just amazing,” he laughs.

Now that we have been unmasked, and things are open and almost back to normal, Larry and many like him hope that people go back to being entertained in the ways they know and love. Even at a time when many South Africans are tightening their financial purse strings, due to the escalating cost of living crisis, the important role the entertainment industry can play in helping improve and support mental health and wellbeing cannot be overlooked.

“It really is a gamechanger. After all, they do so say that laughter is the best medicine, and you can see why. Entertainment, especially live entertainment, is the ultimate feel-good factor and the perfect way of escaping from our everyday routines. It is also about sharing elements of fun and lightness and emotional connection with a room full of others,” he adds.

Here are Larry’s five reasons why entertainment is so important to mental health
and wellbeing:

1. We just can’t help ourselves
We can trace entertainment back to the first and second centuries where hand puppets, storytelling, music and dance was very much a part of the social fabric of society. Entertainment has always been a part of who we are as humans, Larry says it is because we desire fun and laughter in our lives.

2. We are wired to seek out things that bring us joy
And, being entertained delivers this in truckloads! You only need to look at a young infant to see what I mean. They get so much joy from simply watching a cartoon on TV, playing peek-a-boo with an adult or even from seeing their own reflection in the mirror. It’s all entertainment for them and it can bring them hours of fun and laughter.

3. We always need a break from reality
We get so consumed by everyday stressors that we long for those small moments or activities that relieve us from that. For some, it helps to spend time in the gym while others might want to be outside at one with nature. Entertainment is different though as it has the possibility to transport us out of our everyday mundane lives and into a world where we can experience magic and mystery, and where we can believe in the impossible.

4. Entertainment works around you
From comedians, singers and ventriloquists to dancers, musicians, and magicians, pretty much all artists had some form of online offering during the lockdown. Some were conducted in their living rooms, others on balconies or gardens, but all happened because as entertainers, we understand the need to spread joy and positivity during very difficult times.

This is the determined spirit of an artist – they simply cannot be stopped and will always find a way to express their craft. I know I absolutely loved entertaining during the lockdown, seeing packed out living rooms full of family and friends all desperate for some respite from the worry and doom.

5. As human we naturally gravitate to positivity and the desire to be uplifted
How many of us live for the weekend, so that we can plan something fun, different, and exciting over our two free days? We do it, because we get so much positive energy from a good experience or from being with good people. If you’re feeling happy and positive, you’re likely to radiate and transfer these happy feelings to someone else – like a domino effect, which is a great way of elevating everyone’s mental health and wellbeing.

Larry inspires his audiences to believe in the impossible so that they can achieve their dreams. Follow @LarrySoffer or visit his website for more information at www.larrysoffer.com.

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MiTH 16th November 2022

INFO: 082 331 7271

ENTRANCE: R50.00 - Cash or Zapper at the Door

VENUE: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm

 

9pm: Pretty & The Music ft. Mthobisi Mthalane

Pretty Olifant (Pictured above) is a witty, mischievous, unwavering free spirit. She is a social entrepreneur, brand manager, poet, and vocalist raised in iMbali, Pietermaritzburg. A force of strong women has always been in the forefront of her life, and she's always been an explorer. She is a graduate of the AAA School of Advertising, JHB in Integrated Marketing Communications (specialising in Brand Management). Her love for music is married with her passion for poetry, and she goes by the name Pretty & The Music. Offering an eclectic sound that zig-zags across African rhythm, soul, jazz, ancestral sounds, reggae, rhythm and blues, all with an underpinning undertone of poetry, Pretty & The Music is sure to delight.

Mthobisi Mthalane (Pictured here below) is a professional pianist, composer, song arranger, voice trainer, and producer. He has a diploma in jazz and popular music from the University of KwaZulu Natal. He has worked with many high-profile artists, including the likes of Dorothy Masuku, Camagwini, Ntando, Zulu Boy, Rebecca Maloepe, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Benjamin Dube, JubJub and the Jaziel Brothers, Madala Kunene, Vusi Mkhize, Maisha (multi-racial rock band). He was awarded the MMIA Best Jazz Pianist 2022, and the SATMA Best African Jazz Artist 2022.

 

8pm: N’den

N’den is a musical duo consisting of vocalist Thulile Zama, and pianist David Smith.

The duo met in the early 2000s while studying music at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Their humble musical beginning as a duo started with playing gigs in different restaurants and in the corporate scene.

Smith has always had an undoubted passion for music, and was a member of a very successful jazz/hip hop band, Big Idea, that made waves throughout the country.

Zama, distinguished by her dazzling voice, is the lead vocalist of the successful all-female contemporary jazz band, Heels Over Head (best contemporary jazz nominees SAMA – 2011, and Yamaha Young Artist winners - 2010). This versatile vocalist is well-known in the jazz circuit, and a well-loved vocalist in Durban. Her talents have taken her to Hamburg and Berlin, Germany, and New Orleans, USA.

Since 2017, they have both been part of the Tributes to Mama Africa/Sophiatown band. In the last few years, the duo has been composing original music, and covering some of their favourite songs for their YouTube channel and social media pages.

Thulile Zama has been the concert organiser at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music since 2011, and is also working towards her Masters in Culture, Communication and Media Studies.

 

7pm: Bradley de Klerk

A novice in the music industry, 17-year-old Bradley de Klerk is a local musician based in Howick. His involvement in numerous musical theatre performances, as well as a variety of musical ensembles at Michaelhouse has equipped him with the skills to start performing solo. Bradley is mainly self-taught and brings a unique sound to the songs that he performs.

 

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.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: MiTH takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Doors open at 6pm and the music will kick off at 7pm. Entrance is R50 at the door. Bring your own booze. Food and soft drinks are available for sale.

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.

 

WILDTRUST is proud to announce its partnership with Jeep® Apparel SA, a global brand on a journey to a zero-emission future. As part of this new strategy, it recognises the power trees have to improve the quality of our planet and individual well-being. In keeping with this commitment, Jeep® Apparel has partnered with WILDTRUST through its WILDLANDS programme to bring the OneTeeOneTree initiative to life.

 

“Jeep® Apparel aims to plant 6000 new indigenous trees in South Africa, with a vision of planting even more next year,” commented their Marketing Manager Jonathan Bradbury. “Although we believe Jeep is not just planting trees – we are planting hope, cleaning the air, strengthening our communities, and creating economic opportunities.”

 

The fashion brand is fulfilling this commitment in collaboration with its customers and WILDTRUST and for every 100% organic cotton Jeep® Apparel ladies' or men's t-shirt sold, WILDTRUST will plant a tree.

 

Jeep® Apparel is working with the WILDLANDS and community Tree-preneurs to restore degraded forest, grasslands, savanna, and fynbos landscapes, combating land degradation, adapting South Africa's landscape, and preparing for climate change.

 

“Tree-preneurs are local community members who grow indigenous trees at their homesteads and barter them with the Trust for livelihood support,” commented WILDTRUST CEO Dr Roelie Kloppers. “Our teams, together with Tree-preneurs work to re-establish ecosystem function and resilience. All the trees are planted into restoration sites and ensure that the trees are looked after and contribute to national and global targets for restoration, reforestation, and carbon sequestration.”

 

“We are extremely proud to partner with Jeep® Apparel on this campaign and hope it will raise awareness of climate change and the actions we can take for a better tomorrow. This campaign does not only address environmental issues, but also supports our network of unemployed Tree-preneurs who are actively growing the trees that will be planted,” commented Kloppers.

 

"We believe every contribution is essential, and we thank our customers for doing their bit. These trees will help build hope, community, and a cleaner future," said Bradbury. “The T-shirts can be bought online (https://www.jeepapparel.co.za/sustainability/) or at any of our 9 Jeep® concept stores nationwide.”

 

WILDTRUST continues to pursue the realisation of its vision of ‘a thriving and resilient world’ through biodiversity conservation, empowering and uplifting communities as well as advocating and protecting wildlife through its two core programmes - WILDLANDS and WILDOCEANS.

 

PICTURED HERE: Thembi Msomi

PHOTO CREDIT: Mnqobi Zuma

 

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uMngeni Community, where the community keeps themselves safe.

Well, October was certainly a busy month for the UCSI response team. From 4 positive vehicle stops in Oct 2021 we had 15 this October 2022. This is a substantial increase in problem vehicles.

04 Oct
Hilton
A search on camera for a stolen vehicle, but timings of report and theft not accurate. Unfortunately vehicle not suspect vehicle found.

05 Oct
Howick
A vehicle involved in theft activated a camera and was stopped thanks to AET members. Boston SAPS took over case and driver apprehended

06 Oct
Karkloof to Howick
Report of a vehicle possibly involved in theft of a brush cutter. Info sent to the Howick emergency group. The Magma team in Karkloof found the vehicle and confirmed legitimate use. Thanks to the Howick response group for assistance

12 Oct
Upper Dargle
Dargle resident requested check on a vehicle that may have caused issue on the farm. I searched the cameras for the vehicle reported and another vehicle that may have been involved. Information sent to relevant parties.

15 Oct
Howick
Activation of suspect vehicle in Howick. Thanks to Knight member vehicle was found. With assistance from Magma the vehicle were taken to Howick SAPS.

17 Oct
Karkloof
A vehicle suspected in possible poaching activated a camera. The Karkloof team searched for vehicle but it was found to have left area immediately after dropping off passenger.

20 Oct
Hilton
A vehicle reported as stolen, activated the Hilton cameras. The vehicle was eventually stopped and cleared.

21 Oct
Estcourt to Howick
Law enforcement members requested a look out for a vehicle which activated the Nursery camera giving the response team direction and time to action and stop the vehicle in Howick CBD with arrests made and vehicle impounded.

21 Oct
Notties to Howick
Law enforcement received a distress call about an inebriated person on a passenger bus carrying a firearm. The UCSI group was used to coordinate and find the passenger bus. Members of Ballid security stopped the bus with assistance from law enforcement officers and Knight security. The offender was identified and escorted to Howick SAPS.

22 Oct
Pmb area
An affiliated UCSI member had a vehicle stolen and requested us to assist in recovering. I sent relevant information to the UCSI response group to search for the vehicle. With assistance from various security companies info was shared and acted on. With in 1 hour of report we had confirmation from Magma security company that the vehicle had been recovered.

23 Oct
Hilton
A motorcycle reported as stolen activated the Hilton cameras was stopped and checked. Bike impounded for vehicle theft unit to look into.

26 Oct
Hilton
A vehicle was reported for theft of cell phone which was loaded to the camera system to locate it. The vehicle was stopped and driver questioned.

27 Oct
Howick
A vehicle was reported as stolen activated the camera system and loaded to the UCSI response team. The vehicle was found and stopped in Howick by KSS members, backed up by AET and Magma.

27 Oct
Hilton
A vehicle suspected to be involved in ATM card scamming is been watched and monitored for suspicious behavior in shopping centers.

28 Oct
Hilton
A suspect vehicle involved in a robbery activated the cameras and was loaded to the UCSI response group. The vehicle was stopped and checked, thanks to KSS and AET

28 Oct
Hilton
Another suspect vehicle used in an armed robbery was activated and loaded to The UCSI response group. The vehicle stopped and checked thanks to KSS and AET and Magma

28 Oct
Hilton
I received a request about a missing vehicle with mother and two children. I sent information to the UCSI group and Hilton group. A search was made and SAPS reported later that vehicle was found with occupants safe.


Be safe and vigilant at all times. If something feels "off" report it to your local CPF group, Security or SAPs member, no matter how small.

You could be saving a life that you will never know about.

How can you get involved?
The UCSI will not be sustainable without monthly community support from business entities, shopping centers, hospitals, schools, estates, security companies and private individuals. Please join the UCSI as a contributing member.

 

Contact Deon from the UCSI by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or whatsapp 0630689652
Or
Please follow the links below to go to the website where you can find a membership form to download.

 

You are welcome to donate monthly or once off yearly.

 

Affiliated members have access to ask for assistance in any reported crime involving a vehicle.

 

The UCSI will issue Section 18A certificates for CAPEX and OPEX donations of any amount.

Stay safe – we got this!

Yours sincerely
Deon Tegg Operations Manager
063 068 9652

The UCSI Board of Directors
Themba Ndulini (Chairperson), Krish Ramkuber and Terence James

Our Eco Kids (as part of our Eco Committee) came up with two initiatives that they wanted to oversee as projects. Firstly, a class roster was created to tidy up the school and each class completed a litter pick up during one break each term. Each grade was designated an area and the Eco committee members helped and supervised this activity.

Secondly, our Eco Committee hosted a market to sell things that would create awareness for the environment in various ways. Every second Wednesday of term 3 and 4, the Eco committee got together to work on their Eco market products held in the 4th Term.

The boys and girls made bee homes out of wood, which will give solitary bees a safe place in the garden to lay their eggs so that they can pollinate the flowers. The eco firelighters were made out of used tea bags and our boys and girls collected and recycled glass jars to fill with these, and liquid paraffine. Strawberry and indigenous sweet pea bushes were also also, which act as food for the pollinators.

A big thank you to all of our Cowan House children (as well as our Eco Committee) for creating a market which was both educational and inline with our Eco School status.

 

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Close to 600 participants braved the early-morning summer heat for the long-awaited return of the Parklane Superspar Capital Climb on Sunday, October 30. More than 400 runners opted for the 15-km route to World’s View and back to the start/finish at Voortrekker High School.

 

The runners had to contend with a complete route change in view of construction activities on the N3 and resultant traffic pressure on Old Howick Road. The undulating course took them through the city’s plantation to Celtis Road and a tough haul up to the Wykeham Collegiate before striding downhill along Kitchener Road to the finish.

 

The 5-km route attracted several young runners with junior runner Joshua Klopper first home in just under 27 minutes, while young Madison Cathy took the women’s honours in just over 33 minutes.

 

The 15-km event was won by Dion Ross in an impressive time of just over an hour, followed by Siphele Zondi and Senzi Thomas. Marissa Groenwald, Ruth Cozien and Sarah Gray rounded out the podium finish in the women’s race.

 

Parklane Group general manager Brett Austen Smith said the event exceeded the expectations of the sponsors.

 

“We’re very proud of our association with the first Capital Climb after the Covid pandemic and are committed to making this Pietermaritzburg institution an even greater iconic success,” said Austen Smith.

Top five 15-km finishers
Men: Dion Ross (01:04:29), Siphele Zondi (01:08:15), Senzi Thomas (01:09:59), Lindo Latha (01:12:46) and Russell Hoskins (01:13:46)
Women: Marissa Groenwald (01:17:49), Ruth Cozien (01:20:25), Sarah Gray, (01:30:05), Xoli Madida (01:31:39) and Zaheera Khan (01:32:17)

For the full results, visit www.finishtime.co.za

Picture top - Family outing: Roxanne Krog carries her child over the finish line alongside Rudi van der Merwe and their dogs.

 

Pictured below - That way: Second-placed Sarah Gray with some youthful road marshalls showing the way.

 

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Have you seen our new 'Selfie Frame'. It's the perfect way to capture your special memory at The Quarry Centre and to take in the breathtaking view of the quarry reserve itself.

Flip your camera to use our community wall mural as the backdrop instead.

SNAP & WIN

Next time you visit The Quarry Centre snap a selfie in our Selfie Frame, share it to social media (Facebook or Instagram), tag us and use the #hiltonquarryview hashtag and you could win a R500 Quarry Centre shopping voucher.

 

T&C's apply.

 

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