'350 BLANKETS and food parcels were handed out this Saturday.

Magical is the only word that comes to mind when thinking about the pure joy these children showed when receiving a blanket. They were engulfed in a big blanket, smiles peeping out and the shivering stopped. The excitement was contagious.

Heartbreaking is the next word that comes to mind, when remembering the sight of 350 children, some honestly shivering uncontrollably in the cold while they ate their sandwiches waiting for a blanket. We don't let the children know when we are handing out blankets, these 350 children are at Angels Care every single Saturday for a food parcel. They live incredibly difficult lives, but our hearts were so happy knowing that they are going to be a little warmer in these freezing temperatures. THANK YOU to every single person who has helped us make this handout happen and allow us to do this life changing work, without you this would not be possible. As always, thank you just does not seem to be enough, but thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

I tried my best not to add too many photos, however we hope you enjoy each one, with its unique story and smile knowing you helped us make a difference. We can't thank Dané Turvey enough for capturing each moment so perfectly, I will be sharing the photos for a while to come. Please continue to drop off blankets if you can as we always have children in need and we still have a long winter ahead of us.' shared Angels' Care Centre.

Gardens take planning and without thorough research you may notch up some disappointing and costly mistakes. There is a smarter route to exceptional results in your garden; harness the expertise of Sandra, the owner of The Plan & Plant Nursey at Fairways on Main in Howick.

Sandra has been gardening since age six, and her love for creating gardens extends to watercolour painting, of garden scenes, of course!

This experienced landscape designer grew up right here in the KZN Midlands, she understands the ‘what, when, where, why and how’ of our local garden landscape. Chat to her soon on 079 216 9322.

Father’s Day is this Sunday — join us at Piggly for some fun activities;
Kerry the Vocalist will be performing on Sunday
At the Piggly Coffee Shop, Dad gets a glass of wine/ a draught or a cappuccino on the house with their meal!
Dad plays Putt Putt for free
@highgatewine will have Cigar + Wine Pairing with @scott_taylor_peek & Dad gets a free glass of wine or a beer on the house with his meal.

See you then for a happy family day!' shared Oiggly Wiggly Midlands.

More about Piggly Wiggly.

Indian Head Massage is based on the Ayurvedic system of healing which has been practiced in India for more than a thousand years.

Indian head massage helps all the body systems, as the brain is in charge of the body, it acts like a tonic for the entire system.

It helps with all the senses in the head through increased circulation i.e. eyesight, hearing and smell.

It is wonderful for hair growth and promotes a healthier head of hair.

It is said to boost memory through increased circulation and quietening of the mind.

It helps clear and unblock the sinuses and is excellent for lymphatic drainage and clearing out the toxins.

During the massage one calms down and relaxes. Stress, worry and tension dissipate, helping with anxiety and depression.

It helps with head, shoulder and neck tension and therefore can assist in headaches and migraines.

The quiet and calm that results, can lead to better quality sleep by allowing the body to properly relax and rest.

It is wonderful for opening the crown chakra and stimulating the third eye.

An added benefit is that we work on meridian points, neurovascular points and overlap onto some of the bars/ access consciousness points as we are working the entire head and also work the neck, shoulders, arms and hands running the meridian lines.

Course presenter: Claudia Badrudeen

Book with Fiona on 082 920 3342.

RESULTS
The annual Umgeni Waterfall bowling trips competition was won by Mike Scheffer, Jeannette James and Bob Chetty. The runners up were Richard Chard, Mike Cain and Sharon O’Brian. 

The Toyota Halfway Howick competition was also won Mike Scheffer, Jeanette James Bob Chetty, pictured above.

FUTURE DATES IN JUNE
Tuesday, 14th: J Leslie Smith 2-4-2 Pre-Drawn

Thursday 16th: Social” last man standing” – fun competition starts 9.30am R20 per bowler

Friday 24th Woodstone 2 bowl trips Entries via Woodstone Trips WhatsApp group by Wednesday 22nd . Anyone wishing to enter a new team may WhatsApp 071 164 3162

Pictured left to right; Richard Chard, Mike Cain, Sharon O’Brian, Mike Scheffer, Jeanette James and Bob Chetty.

More about Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club

Harvard Electrical Wholesalers have specials to keep you warm this Winter.

Harvard Electrical Wholesalers are stockists of industrial and domestic components, they have a wide range of heaters in store. You can choose form Fan Heaters, Oil Heaters, Panel Heaters and 3 Bar Heaters.

Secure customer parking at the door.

Visit Harvard Electrical Wholesaler's showroom at 22 Harvard Street, Howick.

Thank you to those that have donated to the UCSI. Your donations ensure that UCSI continues to share information with Law enforcement and Security companies. Keeping the uMngeni community safe.

Some special Thank you’s:

To Dynalogic Computers Howick (033 330 3005); Thank you for the donation of 20 memory cards. This will ensure we can look at history information from many of our cameras.

To CMH Nissan PMB (033 897 7400); Thank you for servicing the UCSI bakkie.

To Stock Owners Office park; Thank you for the office space giving me space to work and receive visitors.

To Knight Security (033 330 5911); Thank you for manning of the Ops room of UCSI information and servicing of the Gantries. The costs involved are only partially covered by UCSI, Thank you for your contributions to UCSI and the community of Umngeni.


A little bit of action on the cameras in May

01-May
Merrivale
A vehicle was seen in Merrivale area, parked suspiciously. Patrollers requested checks. I checked cameras for history movement. Seems that vehicle only moved in darkness. A vehicle check found that vehicle is legit to description. Possible legitimate visitor getting lost.

02-May
Hilton
AET Member requested a vehicle check on a parked vehicle. I did a history check and found that the vehicle had traveled out of Hilton via Rotunda and returned with passengers. Hilton SAPS member stopped and spoke to the driver. They had run out of fuel.

03 May
Mpophomeni
A Quantum vehicle was hijacked. I did a camera search for the vehicle and for any suspect vehicles following. A possible suspect vehicle from out of area was found and loaded to snipr for monitoring.

5 May
Howick and PMB
Both Mediclinic PMB and Lenmed Howick private hospital had attempted vehicle thefts. Unfortunately, no proper info on the suspect vehicles.

06 May
Hilton
A vehicle acting suspicious in Hilton area was checked and found to be a cloned vehicle. Reg plate loaded to snipr for stop and query.

08 May
Karkloof
On going investigation of poaching incident. No further details

08-May
PMB to Hilton
A Hilton CIB resident request a vehicle check for a possible attempted hijacking. I managed to find the suspect vehicle but no cas# so no further action available.

10-May
Pmb to Mpophomeni.
A report was received by UCSI via a FB post that some boxes, after falling off a vehicle, were picked up by a suspect vehicle that drove away from scene. I searched cameras for the reg plate and found that the vehicle had headed in the direction of Mpophomeni. The information was shared with Response group after which, the vehicle was eventually found and product returned.

11-May
Hilton
A stolen vehicle activated a camera which was found to be an old listing that was immediately removed from system.

14 and 15 May
Howick
A stolen vehicle in Howick; reported and found. On going investigation; no further details.

26-May
Howick
A stolen vehicle activated a camera in Howick. The Vehicle was stopped by a Magma member and taken to Howick saps. SAPS confirmed that vehicle was recovered but not removed off system.

27-May
Hilton
A suspect vehicle activated a camera in Hilton. A request made by Boston SAPS to obtain driver details. The vehicle was stopped by Magma Members and information shared to SAPS.

UCSI is not just about the cameras; It is the network we have grown, to share information as far as possible to make sure we get early warnings and to assist others to catch our problems when they leave our are.

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.

Are you an affiliated member of UCSI?
Do you know you have access to the operations desk for information about suspicious vehicles in your area?

Please contact Deon (details below) if you have not heard from the ops desk recently. I may have old information that needs to be updated.

How can you get involved?
Contact Deon from the UCSI by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or whatsapp 063 068 9652 for more information on how to join and contribute.

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
082 496 9208

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

For more ideas on how you can LOVE LOCAL REAL HARD, read the latest Howick newsletter. If you buy into the concept of supporting small businesses more often than not, please choose to subscribe to our newsletter so we can help you to be a champion of the awesome entrepreneurs in Howick and surrounds.

Highlights this week include; Midmar Building Supplies, Amber Glades, eL Intimates, Giovision, St John's Village Lifestyle Centre, Piggly Wiggly and Reset, an invitation to heal at House @ 9 on Drew Avenue.

Thank you to Sarah ven der Bank for sharing her photograph of a garden bird sighted nearby. 

Giovision at 38 Main Street can now help with all smart phones, tablets and smart watches. All brands are welcome. Call 033 330 4330.

More about Giovision.

The monthly J Leslie Smith 2-4-2 competitIon took place on 14 June.

The winners were Grace Mainprize and Barry Fairbrother. In second place were Mike Cain and Neill Birdsey. The winners of the Plate event were Bob Chetty and Pippa Griffin. Well done to all of them.

Three sessions of bowls were played using the interesting format of Last Man Standing. This day was enjoyed by everyone who played and also by those sitting on the sidelines watching. The ages of players ranged from11 years young to 84 (the young at heart). Thanks is extended to the Midlands Hillbillies who organised the day and had warm, welcoming fires going to help all arrivals keep warm on a very cold day. The warm Gluhwein provided by Pippa Griffin also helped to warm hands and hearts.

The winners of each session were as follows:
Session 1: Prizes went to the Players who had the first toucher on each rink.
Session 2: Mark Taylor, Colin Burden, Grace Mainprize, Barbara Hook & Kevin.
Session 3: Neil Wright, Colin Burden and Bob Chetty.

Our sincere thanks go to the Hillbillies and to the many generous sponsors:
Dormehl Property Group (Howick); Atlas Bizness Solutions; G & S Electrical.

FORTHCOMING EVENT
Friday, 24 June at 9h00 Woodstone Two Bowl Trips Pre-entries by Thursday am.

Images from YOUTH DAY, 16 June 2022.

Pictured here top: Some of the young ones with our young at heart member .

Pictured here below: The organiser , Kevin Palmer, with Colin Burden, club president.

The proper cold has arrived in the KZN Midlands, we have therefore decided to do our first blanket handout this Saturday. We are just a few blankets short so please drop off this week or donate for us to go out and buy. Thank you so much to those who have already donated, we are so grateful. We promise to share the pictures of pure joy when these kiddies receive their blankets.

To donate click on the link: 

https://www.angelscare.co.za/donate

Are you feeling low in energy, frustrated with your body, tired of wondering what you're supposed to eat?

Join Kath Fourie of FULLsome for an explorative morning - understanding how to serve yourself best through the food you eat.

Topics covered on the day:
- Macro-nutrients - The basics
- The Gut Microbiome - An overview
- Blood Sugar Balancing and the link to energy, weight and mood fluctuations
- Not all fats are created equal
- Taking control of lifestyle related disease
- The simplest way to eat balanced meals
- Go-To-Guys for weekday meals
- Veg you literally can't eat enough of!
- Evolving your diet to include more plants
- Mindful Eating

Included in the workshop fee:
- A guide to balanced plant-based eating (printed, full colour)
- Tea, coffee and a snack
- A healthy balanced lunch - practicing the group's learning from the morning

Call 082 219 2054 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book for this morning at The House @ 9 (9 Drew Avenue, Howick).

Global Learning Services is our Accredited Training Provider and can provide you with Fire Fighting training ..and much more.

You can view our training courses by visiting our website: http://www.globaltraining.co.za/courses/ 

In this series we focus on identifying fire hazards in the workplace, sources of ignition, items that act as sources of fuel in a fire, sources of oxygen and measures control risks.

More about Active Fire Services

It is not easy recovering from a broken jaw! But this Long-crested Eagle has been an exemplary patient, remaining calm and taking the process in his stride and is on the mend after being admitted with a broken top mandible, injured eye, and severe concussion. The broken mandible is healing very well thanks to the impressive handiwork of Dr Oliver Tatham from Vet House Hospital. Unfortunately the vision has been impacted in the injured eye, and there is not much more the eagle can see besides light and shadows. Being a sedentary hunter, and not needing acute vision for pursuit hunting, there is a very good chance he will be able to adjust and function fine with one good eye. There is nothing wrong with his good eye, and although we still have a series of tests for him to pass before we give the all clear for release, we are confident he will pass these with flying colors.

We love what we do, and how we do it! 

But we can't do it alone! Let's pull together to help our wildlife:

Become a FreeMe Wildlife Custodian -
https://www.freemewildlife.org/custodian

Donate (it takes 10 minutes of your time) -
https://www.freemewildlife.org/donate

Have a look at our website for other ideas of how you can help -
www.freemewildlife.org

More about FreeMe Wildlife

'Please note that there is a Hippo around uMngeni Valley in a vlei area between Indulo campsite and sunset rock. Please be extra careful when walking around the reserve. We advise you to please report to the reception before going to the reserve. ' shared the WESSA team.

What you need to know

Hippos can be very aggressive, and run at a speed of about 30 kilometers per hour. 

The hippopotamus is considered the world's deadliest large land mammal. These semiaquatic giants kill an estimated 500 people per year in Africa. Hippos are highly aggressive and are well-equipped to deliver considerable damage to anything that wanders into their territory.

Adapted from - www.livescience.com

2022 marks the 24th edition of the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts’ JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience and the festival will host both live and on-line events in a unique blended festival format. The Festival has now opened submissions for the two public access platforms for 2022: the JOMBA! Open Horizons (formerly the JOMBA! FRINGE) and the JOMBA! Youth Open Horizons (formerly the JOMBA! Youth Fringe).

The JOMBA! Open Horizons will continue as a digital event in 2022 provides an opportunity for dance makers to present their digital/dance film work for showcasing under the auspices of the JOMBA! festival. Focus is being placed on looking at the intersection of dance and film and the growing body of digital-dance choreography. Submitted works are adjudicated by a Jury and the top films are selected for screening. JOMBA! is opening submissions in both long and short form. Submissions are invited from African dance-makers whether on the continent or living in the Diaspora.

The top eight long form films will be screened, followed by the announcement of the top 3 in both the long and short form categories, which comes with cash prizes: Long form: 1st: R3500, 2nd: R2500, 3rd: R1500 and for Short form: 1st: R2000, 2nd R1500, and 3rd: R1000. All short form films will be available to view with low data usage, on YouTube and Facebook.

The JOMBA! Youth Open Horizon will be offered as a live event at JOMBA! and submissions to participate are open to any youth dance group – in any style of dance – with dancers under the age of 16yrs. The Festival is open to: Pantsula, Hip-Hop, Bharatha Natyam, Ballet, Contemporary, Ngoma etc… This is a day of celebrating youth dance in KwaZulu-Natal and of opening arms to a dancing community. JOMBA! will supply a small lunch snack to all dancers participating.All criteria and information about submissions as well as on-line application forms can be found on this link: https://jomba.ukzn.ac.za/open-horizons

Submission closes for both the JOMBA! Open Horizons and JOMBA! Youth Open Horizons on Friday 8 July 2022 at 5pm (SAST).

Queries can be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience runs from 30 August to 11 September 2022

NOTE: JOMBA itself will be a physical event with Youth Open Horizons, BUT the JOMBA! Open Horizons is a digital film component.

Photo above from 2021 Submissions: Tyra Petersen and Sasha Fourie of Smudgscreen in Grain which placed second on our 2021 short form platform

Photo below by: Val Adamson of FLATFOOT's Project Dudlu Ntombi (Umlazi)  from 2019, Choreographers: Jabu Siphika and Zinhle Nzama

Supplied.

Our guided walk through Mbona is taking a different route this time. We are walking to all the lakes - going through the grasslands and forest. We still have a few spaces available- email Jessica on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your spot.

Don’t miss out!

More about Karkloof Conservancy

The Woodstone Cafe 2 ball trips competition results:
1st Mano Govender, Vis Padyachee, Ray Ramden
2nd Craig Whitby, Clark Logan, Mark Taylor
3rd Colin Burden, Pippa Griffin, Kevin Palmer
Plate prize: Doc Sewram, Roy Reddy, Krish Gendan

FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE

Wednesday 8th: Halfway Toyota drawn trips
Tuesday, 14th: J Leslie Smith 2-4-2 Pre-Drawn

Thursday 16th: Sponsored Singles Challenge

Friday 24th Woodstone 2 ball trips Entries via Woodstone Trips WhatsApp group by Wednesday 22nd . Anyone wishing to enter a new team may WhatsApp 071 164 3162

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