Big Hope for Little Hearts
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Big Hope for Little Hearts

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 24, 2023

A look at how a group of educators is creating change and helping children thrive through play. In Nottingham Road in April 2022, armed with strong coffee and chocolate croissants, a group of passionate educators and creators came together in answer to a worldwide funding challenge presented by The LEGO Foundation in partnership with Lever for Change. Identifying a worldwide underfunding problem in the ECD sector, this Build a World of Play Challenge – a...

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Light Up uMngeni
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Light Up uMngeni

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 6, 2023

Welcoming the festive season with open arms, spreading joy, fun, food, and creative collaboration that gives back to the community. Light Up uMngeni is an event that strives to bring the uMngeni community together to celebrate each other and artisanship culture during the festive season. uMngeni Tourism is inspired to create an event that not only showcases the town’s festive spirit but also showcases local talent through cuisine, arts, activities, music and attracts foot traffic...

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A Farming Dream
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A Farming Dream

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 6, 2023

We look at how the Wood family went from owning a cow in their garden Essenwood Farm. I wake like clockwork, at 4:30 each morning, and head off to milk my precious small herd of Jersey cows on Essenwood Farm in Curry’s Post, KwaZulu-Natal. Chewing cuds, peaceful and content, they lift their heads, gently and quietly, and moo a welcome to me as I approach my humble milking parlour. It is a very special time...

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Celebrating 20 Years
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Celebrating 20 Years

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 6, 2023

We look at Piggly Wiggly’s humble beginnings and how the Kassier family continues to build a legacy, a lifestyle, and a thriving community.   From selling homegrown veggies under an unassuming roadside structure to becoming a multi-faceted family-run business, Piggly Wiggly has evolved over the past 20 years and credits its success to the surrounding community that has always supported them over the years. From humble beginnings based on a simple dream It all started...

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