Your Ideal Community Awaits
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Your Ideal Community Awaits

The Midlands MagazineOctober 29, 2024

New developments to meet all your needs. Whether you’re a young family, a retired couple seeking care, or an outdoor enthusiast—the Midlands has it all! From eco-estates and lifestyle centres to private healthcare and new shopping development, everything is within reach. Multigenerational Living St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate in Howick, KZN, embodies the concept of “community-first” living by harmonising nature with the built environment. The Estate integrates green spaces, wetland areas, parks,...

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Salt Slab – Texas Charm in Midlands
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Salt Slab – Texas Charm in Midlands

The Midlands MagazineOctober 28, 2024

Alright alright alright! As Matthew McConaughey would say! The Salt Slab is a GREEN LIGHT! All the way! Now having lived in Texas for almost two years on and off, and experienced some of the best authentic BBQ in Dallas and Austen, the Scott clan were super excited to experience Texas BBQ in the Midlands! We arrived on opening day and as expected at any good BBQ joint, stood in line and waited to get...

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A Country Hotel for Pets
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A Country Hotel for Pets

The Midlands MagazineOctober 28, 2024

Dargle Dale Kennels and Cattery, founded in 1969 by Derek and Irene Higgs, celebrates its 55th year as one of the Midlands’ foremost pet-caring facilities. Conveniently located near Hilton and Cedara, around one kilometre from the N3, they are easily accessible and offer a tranquil and spacious environment on a small holding. Irene always cared for and groomed their dogs, including other people’s dogs, and kept a rigorous daily schedule that involved keeping the kennels...

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Saddle Up & Wind Down
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Saddle Up & Wind Down

The Midlands MagazineOctober 28, 2024

We spent a weekend in the mountains, snuggling by a fire under the stars, and waking up to a true country living at Khotso Lodge & Horse Trails. As the year speeds to a close, faster than we care to admit, it’s worth taking a moment to escape and reflect on the months that have passed. A weekend getaway to the great outdoors offers the perfect opportunity, and I was fortunate enough to do just...

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Industry Icons

The Midlands MagazineOctober 25, 2024

  From hearing solutions and urology care to custom curtains and shutters, The Midlands and outer areas are home to stellar businesses offering top-quality products and services to upgrade your home or life. Hear the Future Kate-Marie Hearing Solutions is a private hearing healthcare practice located in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, owned and run by local professional Kate-Marie Butlin (née Quibell). With consulting rooms in Pietermaritzburg, Howick, and Hilton, and mobile equipment for house and hospital...

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Flower Power
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Flower Power

The Midlands MagazineOctober 24, 2024

It’s that time again, spring is in the air, and we’re bringing you much ado about blossoms and blooms, identifying them, planting tips and care, and yes—eating them too! Bring your garden and kitchen to life this season.  There is power in making flowers a part of your everyday life. Not only does it elevate your garden and home, but it nourishes your spirit and senses. Maybe you always see the same flowers in your...

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Tell Us ‘Moo’re
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Tell Us ‘Moo’re

The Midlands MagazineOctober 24, 2024

Meet James Kelly, the chairman of KZN for the Angus Breeders Society. He lets us into the world of Angus farming and the role the society plays in the industry.   Personal Journey James Kelly’s involvement with the Angus Breeders Society of South Africa began through a family connection. “My father-in-law was a breeder, and I used to help manage the farm. Here, I learned a lot about the breeding process,” he recalls. In 2017,...

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Crafting Family Heirlooms
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Crafting Family Heirlooms

The Midlands MagazineOctober 24, 2024

It all started with a tiny chair from 1933, hand-crafted by William John David Todd for his son, which inspired Tiny Acorn.  Based in Nottingham Road from the end of September 2023, Tiny Acorn is owned by Tammaryn McCathie, Todd’s great-granddaughter, who continues the legacy today by crafting only quality pieces for little ones, who can eventually pass them on through their families.  Since the end of September 2023, Tammaryn McCathie, Todd’s great-granddaughter, continues the...

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The Bates Family
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The Bates Family

The Midlands MagazineOctober 24, 2024

For any Midlands locals, even those who visit from far away, you’ll probably be familiar with Fordoun Hotel and Spa in Nottingham Road. It’s one of the cosiest, most picturesque places in our countryside, and did you know the Fordoun farm itself is nearly 200 years old? It was named after a village and parish in Kincardineshire, Scotland and registered by one of the Byrne Settlers, William Taylor, in the early 1850s as a land...

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FabStuff Sept/October 2024
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FabStuff Sept/October 2024

The Midlands MagazineOctober 24, 2024

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! The Coachella Cooler Bag: Black & Gold Vogue Elevate your outdoor experience with this cooler bag by Scotty Bags. Whether you’re heading to the park or the beach, this cooler bag ensures you do it in style. The roomy interior can comfortably hold up to 24 cans, along with snacks, fruits, and utensils, making it ideal for family outings or gatherings with friends. Equipped with advanced...

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