Explore the Charm of Country Living

A stone’s throw away from the charming small town of Howick, St John’s Village is a multi-generational country estate that epitomises vibrant and dynamic living. Spread across 160 hectares of Midlands beauty, St John’s offers a lifestyle that seamlessly blends the tranquillity of country living with modern convenience.   With robust infrastructure and an array of amenities, including exceptional permanent and short-term care, a shopping centre conveniently adjacent to the estate and three sparkling dams,...

The Duncan Family

Meet a wonderful family who excels in always staying true to their health and well-being, respects the earth we live and walk on, and provides the same love and care for their community.   We don’t always feel our heartbeats every second of the day, but if we stop and concentrate we will feel that thump, thump, thump. We can say the same about the Duncan family, who have been keeping the community’s heartbeat healthy...

Happily Ever After

Weddings are special occasions and can be challenging to plan, but the end result is always worth it. We look at three couples and their advice on how they brought their dream wedding to life.   The Groves: Lorren and Michael Mandy WHEN WAS YOUR WEDDING? 30 April 2022   WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO GET MARRIED IN THE MIDLANDS? I chose the Midlands specifically because of where it is situated. We live in the...

The Wild Life

From E.T. to Emmys, we focus the lens on local creative Dale Hancock and his career and successes as a professional wildlife filmmaker and photographer who is bringing the wilderness to our doorstep. Howick is a small town, a tiny speck if you will, compared to the rest of our country and the world, but somehow there are many talented people who bring the world to us. If we don’t take the time to find...

#FABSTUFF – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Crooks Apparel: Sausage Cat Hot dawg! It’s a sausage cat. This is a silly and lovable cat plush toy from Rock Paper Scissors. These characters are part of a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces, and are hand made in the Midlands. Retail price is R375. www.rockpaperscissorsshop.co.za   Safari Days: Classic Candle Celebrate the natural beauty of the African Bushveld with this classic single wick scented candle. The candles are...

F is for Family & Fun

With the world slowly getting back to normal, families get to have more fun together not locked indoors. The month of April celebrates one of the most family-orientated holidays: Easter. We all look forward to some fun family activities so, I have found some amazingly fun adventures for the whole family to enjoy outdoors. Starting with sitting high and exploring nature is Karkloof Horse Adventures, a family-run business offering horse trails in the Karkloof Valley....

These local businesses will keep you looking fresh, fit and fabulous this summer.   Pause Pilates & Wellness  Pause Pilates & Wellness is located in Meander Square, opposite Gowrie Village in Nottingham Road, offering a BASI (Body Arts and Science Institute) style of Pilates. Owned by Lou Sevel, visitors can enjoy both Pilates equipment and mat classes – private as well as duos or groups. Lou relocated from the busy Joburg in January 2020 and...

Getting to know your fantastic local accommodation perfect for a getaway!   Glengarry Holiday Farm Distilled over 40 years and three generations, Glengarry Holiday Farm is a nature lover’s paradise and a sports enthusiast’s playground. Whether you are looking for an action-packed holiday of outdoor activity or simply to relax in rustic tranquillity, Glengarry offers a spectacular Berg experience for friends and family. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains and overlooking the...

Living Well Locally

Looking and feeling wonderful this spring is easy with the help of these health and beauty experts!   Renée’s Health Shop The Health Nut was established in 2006 by Renée Mitchell when she relocated to Howick. What began as a tiny health store with a small range of whole foods, herbal teas and some tinctures, gradually evolved into a fully-fledged health shop over a period of 12 years. “When the St John’s Lifestyle Centre was...

Spring Home Makeover

Looking to update your home or office space? These experts are here to help!   Taryn Flanagan Interiors Taryn Flanagan Interiors started in 2012 from a love of ever-changing spaces, fabrics, textures and design inspiration. Their passion is creating grand and timeless interiors that seamlessly merge with the architecture and landscape. The mixture of old and new, combined with beautiful textures and organic feels, makes the spaces they create unique, personal and original. Offering a...