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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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Fenestra Asset Management

The Midlands MagazineAugust 15, 2024

Growing your wealth should always be a priority. No one knows this better than Fenestra Asset Management. They offer astute investment management that is performance-driven, and their numbers definitely do the talking. Fenestra’s greatest successes include limiting the negative return in 2008 to under 15% when the ALSI showed a 26% drop after the global financial meltdown. Their intimate knowledge of each of their clients enables the accurate tailoring of portfolios to meet their individual...

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Range Rover Sport: Perfectly at Home in the Country
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Range Rover Sport: Perfectly at Home in the Country

The Midlands MagazineMarch 28, 2024

Sporting SUVs have come a long way, but the Range Rover Sport arguably started the trend. We spent the day with the Range Rover Sport D350 from Land Rover Pietermaritzburg and came away with a feeling of pure contentment.   As days in the Midlands go, this was a good one.   We generally never need any excuse to head into the Midlands. As an ex-Pietermaritzburg boy, nearly every weekend was spent meandering the roads...

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Make Yourself at Home
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Make Yourself at Home

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 12, 2024

The Olde Duck is a cosy restaurant run by Jeannine Bonsma, who started it 20 years ago, sold it, and then rebought it in 2014. She has partnered with her daughter, Bronwyn Penny, who bought into the business in 2020.   The restaurant is situated on a quaint working dairy farm, Marlin Farm, in Underberg. Whether you are just passing through for a snack or enjoying a delicious lunch with friends or family, this is...

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Connecting the World Through Language
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Connecting the World Through Language

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 12, 2024

In a sunny Monday in Durban, I met with Ms Giulia De Lorenzi, teaching Director for Dante Languages. The new venue, located in a beautiful and secure complex in Umhlanga, is equipped with all that is needed for highly professional teaching in a comfortable learning environment. Here, more than twenty teachers are engaged in lessons.   What is the current situation regarding the study of foreign languages in South Africa? What are the predictions for...

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Two Guys & a Bookshop
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Two Guys & a Bookshop

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 10, 2024

Meet Adam Riley and Robert Cronjé, two guys who are passionate about collecting coins and books. They are also the proud owners of Midlands Books & Collectables, which they opened on 1 May this year at The Old Mushroom Farm.   The two fellas met when Robert joined the PMB Numismatic Society in 2017, of which Adam has been a member since 1982. In case you don’t know what numismatic means, it has to do...

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A Home for All Ages
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A Home for All Ages

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 10, 2024

Life in St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate, with its slow pace, friendly community and natural beauty, offers all the charm and appeal of an idyllic KZN Midlands way of life. The farm-like environment, lush green spaces, clean air and scenic vistas backdrop this peaceful sanctuary.   Cycling trails, three dams, communal allotment gardens and a host of indoor and outdoor activities enhance this easy country lifestyle. Adults enjoy weekend walks or cycle...

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