SUGAR AND SPICE NANNY TRAINING

The Sugar & Spice Nanny Training course gives your domestic worker all the essential knowledge, practical skills and confidence she needs to take care of your young child, from birth to 3+. Now including basic baby massage in our nanny training course

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Please contact Kirsten McIntosh kmcintosh@telkomsa.net for details.

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1st MEALS 4 ZEAL COOKING WORKSHOP

Date: 1 - 26 March 2010

Venue: Meals4Zeal, 15 Barton Road, Greenside, Johannesburg

Time: Weekdays 9:30-10:30am / 3:30 - 4:30pm, Sat 9:30 - 10:30am

Cost: R120 per Lesson (10 lessons per term)

Age: 2-7yrs

Allergen-free cooking workshops for kids. Sign up for the first course. The classes will fill up quickly, every Mon-Sat.

For more information please contact Marinda Blain on 084 240 5851 or EMAIL her

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MEALS 4 ZEAL OPEN DAY

Date: 13, 20, 27 March 2010

Venue: Meals4Zeal, 15 Barton Road, Greenside, Johannesburg

Time: 11am-1:30pm

Cost: Free

Age: All

Open day and talk on how nutrition can alleviate ADD/ADHD

For more information please contact Marinda Blain on 084 240 5851 or EMAIL her

REEFSTEAMERS STEAM TRAIN TRIPS

Date: 27 March 2010

Venue: Maraisburg Station, 6th Street, Mariasburg, Roodepoort

Tickets: Adults = R196, Children (4-12) = R140 and the little 'uns who can sit on their parents' laps travel free.  (Children under 4yrs.)  This is for a seat on a day sitter coach.  (Laid out in 2 x 3 seats in pairs facing each other.)      
Time:The train usually leaves Maraisburg Station at about 8:45am

Travel to the beautiful Magaliesburg countryside on a classic old steam train, enjoy a leisurely lunch, explore the village with its arts and crafts shops, and come back to the big city behind steam.  (Much to the surprise and the envy of the commuters we usually pass!)  The train usually leaves Maraisburg Station at about 8:45am and arrives at Magaliesburg Village at about 10:30am.  The Maraisburg station has safe, guarded parking for your vehicle.  The train will stop at platform 1 or 2, but these tracks are on either side of a single platform, so you won't have to scramble across tracks or run across a bridge to board the train.  We usually leave Magaliesburg at about 2:30pm and we return home at Maraisburg about 4:30pm.  We will get you home in time for supper!  

Next trips:5 April 2010, 1 May 2010

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THE JUNGLE BOOK

Date: 08 March - 30 April 2010

Venue: The Peoples Theatre, Joburg Theatre, corner Loveday and Hoofd Streets, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Cost: Kid’s Club Members: R55 pp; Anyone accompanying a Kid’s Club Member: R75 pp; Non-Kid’s Club Members: R85 pp; Computicket: R89 pp (Prices are per person and subject to change)  

The People’s Theatre presents the story of bravery and strength of character, “The Jungle Book”. The production is based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, and sees Mowgli the Man-Cub grow up in the forest among the animals. His life is threatened by Shere Khan the tiger, who hates humankind, and the only way that Mowgli can survive is by outwitting the tiger, who is faster and stronger than him. The audience finds loveable characters in the form of Baloo and Bagheera, who become Mowgli’s protectors, and there is enough adventure in the show to make everyone breathe a sigh of relief with the evil Shere Kahn is beaten at his own game. The audience can expect the usual colourful sets and costumes as the jungle is brought to life on stage.

For more information and bookings contact the The People’s Theatre  on 011 403 1563

EQUAL ZEAL - PRETORIA CENTRAL WORKSHOPS

Zeal for Life® 4 week foundation programme

Date: Starts every 2nd Saturday of every month, for 4 weeks, starting 13 March 2010

Time:                           09h30 to 12h30
Investment fee:             R 1800 for parent and child
Venue:                         Brooklyn, Pretoria
R.S.V.P date:               Bookings must be in at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date
Booking details:          email: Sharon@equalzeal.com or call 082 300 9977

This programme provides a foundation for a sound emotional intelligence (EQ).  The core principles of a sound EQ are to be aware of your feelings and how they influence your behaviour, actively managing your feelings to facilitate better choices, motivating yourself, choosing how you want to be and then giving of your best. Parents participate in the first and last week of the programme. Alongside the EQ skills taught, it also looks at building family dynamics through highly interactive activities. This workshop builds family success.

Zeal for Life ® 1 Day Family Workshop

Date:  Occurs every 1st Saturday of every month, starting 6 March 2010.
Time:                           All day event
Investment fee:             R 1200 for parent and child
Venue:                         Brooklyn, Pretoria
R.S.V.P date:               Bookings must be in at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date
Booking details:          email: Sharon@equalzeal.com or call 082 300 9977

For parents who would like to do the 4 week programme, but are challenged with time, this 1 day family workshop is a good alternative. This workshop for parents and children provides a basis for a sound emotional intelligence. To have EQ means to be aware of your feelings and how they influence your behaviour, actively managing your feelings to facilitate better choices, motivating yourself, choosing how you want to be and then giving of your best.  Alongside the EQ skills taught, it also looks at building family dynamics through highly interactive activities. This workshop builds family success.

Taking the blues out of bullying (Gr  3 to 5)

Date: The last Saturday of every month, starting 27 February 2010.
Time:                           09h30 to 12h30
Investment fee:             R 400 per child
Venue:                         Brooklyn, Pretoria
R.S.V.P date:               Bookings must be in at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date
Booking details:           email: Sharon@equalzeal.com or call 082 300 9977

Victims of bullying are often their own worst enemies.  They seldom see how the choices of their actions lead them to becoming the victim. This empowering workshop emphasizes children taking responsibility for who they are with techniques given for coping with bullying in an assertive manner.

Anger with a capital D Gr 6 to 8

Date:  The last Saturday of every month, starting 27 February 2010.
Time:                           13h00  to 15h30
Investment fee:             R 400 per child
Venue:                         Brooklyn, Pretoria
R.S.V.P date:               Bookings must be in at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date
Booking details:           email: Sharon@equalzeal.com or call 082 300 9977

Many kids today struggle with finding an outlet for their anger. This workshop provides children with healthy alternatives to losing their temper. It also looks at what the outcome is when they are guilty of pushing other people's buttons.

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CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW

Date: 13 March 2010

Venue: Northcliff High School, Mountainview Drive, Northcliff

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30pm

Cost: Adults R10, Children & Pensioners R5

Come along and bing the whole family!
Over 150 cats on show - Refreshments and eats - Craft Market

For more information please Contact Athylle Caw on 083 658 0740

HEIDI

Date: 15 March  - 17 April 2010

Venue: National Childrens Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue Parktown Johannesburg

Time: 09h00  -  00h00

HEIDI – BACK AT LAST AFTER MANY YEARS!

An atmosphere of great excitement will soon be gripping the National Children’s Theatre as preparations for Joyce Levinsohn’s Easter holiday production of Heidi get under way.

Heidi is one of the most-loved children’s stories of all time. Johanna Spyri’s stories have been translated into 40 languages, and more than 80,000,000 copies of her books have been sold.

“No child should grow up without having seen Heidi come to life,” says Joyce Levinsohn. “Its message is one for all South African children, as it’s about the power of love, about conquering hardships, and about caring and sharing. Even though it’s a story about a little Swiss girl growing up in the Alps, it’s both timeless and topical.”

Perfect for children of all ages, Heidi promises to be a fun-filled adventure with thrills and spills, laughter and a few tears, combining beautiful music and the kind of audience participation that is a hallmark of National Children’s Theatre productions.

“After seeing our Heidi, the children will want to go home and read all the Heidi books, and that’s a big part of our mission – to encourage literacy,” adds Joyce.

Don’t miss this delightful production of such a well-loved story!

For Bookings contact Sue on 011 484 1577  

BABY HANDS SA PARENT WORKSHOP - BABY SIGN LANGUAGE FOR HEARING BABIES

Parent Workshop:

The workshop covers:
• Background on Baby Sign Language
• Summary of Academic studies
• Benefits of Signing With Babies
• How to tell when your baby is ready
• Baby Hands Steps to Signing
• Signs to begin with
• Introduction to some Baby Signing Games

Like what you see, purchase the workshop pack on the day for R400. incl. workshop manual, DVD with 160 signs, Baby Hands pen and bag, certificate of completion. Purchase your pack on the day and receive a special gift!

Baby Hands SA - workshop dates:

• JHB: Atholl - carla@babyhands.co.za (17 March)
• Pretoria - elsabé@babyhands.co.za (By request)

With the first term almost under our belts we all need a holiday! It does take some time for our children to get used to the New Year and all its changes and challenges, especially starting Grd 1 or even going into a higher grade or a new school, can be very stressful, challenging and nerve wrecking!
That's why we at Equal Zeal have decided to have a holiday program with a difference! It is aimed at loving yourself, seeing your strengths and talents and learning how to motivate yourself to help you achieve your goals and deal with new challenges and difficult tasks, at school, home etc!
Have a look below for more information!

LEARNING TO LOVE ME WORKSHOP - Micro(Age5-7) and Mini(Age 8-10) Zeal's

Date: 31 & 31 March 2010

Venue:The Fourways Life Coaching Studio for Kids, Maritime Bushveld Estate, 71 Romney Avenue, Chartwell North(just off Cedar Ave)

Time: 08:30 - 15:30

Cost: R695-00 p/p includes healthy snacks, lunch and drinks and all kits and materials

R.S.V.P: 20 March 2010
Contact: Amanda on 082 326 5959/ email: amanda@equalzeal.com

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SEARCH FOR THE HERO INSIDE MYSELF WORKSHOP - Major (Age 10-13) and Teen (Age 13-17) Zeal's

Date: 8 & 9 April 2010

Venue:The Fourways Life Coaching Studio for Kids, Maritime Bushveld Estate, 71 Romney Avenue, Chartwell North(just off Cedar Ave)

Time: 08:30 - 15:30

Cost: R695-00 p/p includes healthy snacks, lunch and drinks and all kits and materials

R.S.V.P: 20 March 2010
Contact: Amanda on 082 326 5959 or email: amanda@equalzeal.com

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UPCOMING 1 DAY WORKSHOPS

ExAm NerVes......stressing you out......(for Major (Age10-12) and Teen (Age13-17) Zeal's)

Date: Saturday 17 April 2010

Venue:The Fourways Life Coaching Studio for Kids, Maritime Bushveld Estate, 71 Romney Avenue, Chartwell North(just off Cedar Ave)

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Cost: R450-00 all inclusive

Our one day, "Exam Tips for Frazzled Nerves Workshop," will help you by giving you practical and user-friendly skills and tips to cope with stress and use it to help you do even better-doesn't that sound good! No more stomach cramps, headaches, biting nails, feeling anxious and nightmares!

Only POSITIVE thoughts and feelings which = POSITIVE RESULTS! So give your children a head start in Conquering their exams and get some stress relief yourself by sending them to this fun, motivational and inspirational workshop!

R.S.V.P:  1 April 2010

FRIENDS OF THE RAIL - Groot Gat Festival

Date: 20 March 2010

Venue: Friend of the Rail Depot, Miechaelson Street, Hermanstad, Pretoria

Entry: Full Price R175, Pensioners R150, Child 13 - 18 years R125, Child 7 - 12 years R100, Child 2 - 6 years R75

Time: 08h30

Take the train to Cullinan and enjoy the day this small mining town and do a mine tour or visit some of the craft shops and museums. Braaifires are provided with every trip, but you are also welcome to have lunch at one of the restaurants.

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THE LIVING AND LOVING KIDS AND BABY EXPO

Date: 25 - 28 March 2010

Venue: Emperors Palace, Centre Court, 20 Jones Road Kempton Park, Gauteng

Entry: R40 per Adult, Pensioners discount, Kids under 12 years enter for FREE   

Time: 10h00  -  18h00

Now in it’s fourth year running the Living and Loving Kids & Baby Expo at Emperors Palace promises to bigger and better than ever before! The Living and Loving Kids & Baby Expo is truly a unique experience where you can discover what is best for you, your pregnancy, baby, child as well as the rest of your family. Come and see the latest, safest and most practical products with hands on displays and demonstrations. Our exhibitors will be at your disposal to answer all your questions and to guide you with all the choices available.

With FREE Goodie Bags to the first 5000 visitors to the show; Wendy Oldfield on stage for song-time for the kids on Saturday and Sunday;Fun for the kids with meets and greets with Barbie, let Noddy and friends entertain the kids with two exciting shows per day Show Time: 12h00 and 14h00. Maternity and Kids Fashion Shows, where the latest fashion trends will be show cased , be sure to be entertained! Don’t forget to enter our Nursery Competition, the grand prize valued at R20 000 sponsored by Cristina’s Baby Emporium and 2nd prize hamper sponsored by Purity and Elizabeth Anne’s and 3rd prize sponsored by My File About Me. Don’t fret Moms! There is a Nappy Changing Area available proudly sponsored by Cuddlers!

For more information please contact 086 0383689

WIELIE WALIE

Date: 27 March 2010

Venue: Bosveld Spoortjies Teater, Plot 40, Van der Merwe straat, Montana - Pretoria, Gauteng

Entry: R60

Time: 10h00

Wielie Wielie Walie is terug! Kom kuier saam met ons geliefkoosde karakters en kom ontmoet ook sommer ons nuwe intrekker in die Wielie Wielie Walie Parkie. Wagga Wagga Kwagga saam met Karel Kraai en Sarel Seemonster gaan sorg vir groot pret en lekker lag. Bennie Boekwurm, Bytjie en die twee Blommetjies sorg vir heerlike stories en moenie van die kouse vergeet nie! Hulle is gereed om almal te laat skaterlag van plesier! Hierdie vertoning is geskik vir ALMAL klein en groot!Ja jy het reg gesien: Wielie Walie is terug! Sarel Seemonster, Karel Kraai en Bennie Boekwurm is hier met lekker stories, grappies en liedjies. Op vrolike wyse word daar geleer hoe om te deel en lekker saam met jou maatjies te speel.

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Date: 30 March 2010

Venue: Centurion Theatre, 123 Amkor Rd., Lyttelton Manor, Centurion

Entry: R60

Time: 10h00

Vir agtien jaar het die toneel hom in Suid Afrika afgespeel en was Karel Kraai, Sarel Seemonster en Bennie Boekwurm die kinders van die land se maatjies. En nou het ons wraggies met `n splinternuwe vertoning en DVD vorendag gekom: Weerens is dit geskryf deur Louise Smit, die skepper van die oorspronklike reeks. Sony Music het die DVD moontlik gemaak. Die Wielie Wielie Walie is propvol grappies, liedjies en stories en verskaf `n uur se heerlike kykgenot. Bennie Boekwurm vertel `n nuwe storie, Die Hoendertjie wat tande wou gehad het.

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BOB THE BUILDER

Date: Exciting shows on 27 March, 12 June, 25 Sep 2010

Venue: Pick 'n Pay Court, Randridge mall, Cnr. John Vorster & Kayburne Ave, Randpark Ridge

Time: 13:00 pm

Meet & Greet
Date : 13 Feb, 10 Jul, 21 Aug

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GELDHOF CHOCOLATIER FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Date: 27 March, 11 April 2010

Venue: Clearwater Mall, Hendrik Potgieter Drive & Christiaan de Wet Road, Strubensvalley,
Roodepoort.

Geldhof Chocolatier will be hosting fun activities for kids from coloring in competitions, face painting, arts and crafts with awesome daily prizes to be won ranging from chocolate hampers to kids i-play laptops, soccer balls, Wimpy vouchers and loads more. The activities will be free of charge.

Bring the kids to ge their photo taken with bunnies and don't let them miss out on the Bubble Water Walker at entrance 2 outside JB's Corner and Ocean Basket!

HAPPY ACRES HOLIDAY CAMPS

Date: 27 March - 1 April 2010

Venue: Magaliesberg

Cost: Holiday camps R990.00 per week.

Fun filled holiday camps for children between the ages of 7 and 14 years. Each week long camp is jam-packed with exciting activities, a fantastic vibe and the opportunity of a lifetime!A chance to meet new people, learn about nature in a fun and safe environment and beat the boredom of the school holidays. Happy Acres is situated 56km west of Johannesburg in picturesque Magaliesberg. Counsellors provide stimulating activities for different age groups and ensure that campers of all ages are well cared for and entertained. Our wide variety of activities include arts, crafts, walks, games, sports, hobbies, swimming, cook outs, crab catching, playing with the guinea pigs or rabbits, etc.

NEXT CAMP DATES

For more information please contact Fiona Simpson on 083 4495123

CALLING ALL BUDDING YOUNG ADVENTURERS

Dates and Venues:

Senderwood on 28 March, Stirrup Glen in Walkerville on 18 April

Hey Kids! Calling all budding young adventurers to take up the Young-O-S Challenge.

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you enjoy a treasure hunt? Then orienteering and this challenge are for you!

Compete 3 events and you will get a certificate and be eligible for the control buddy badge. Do 5 of the events and you can choose to colour the buddy a different colour. If you manage to do 6 of the events, the buddy will also be gold.

You can do the event alone, with your folks, or with a friend. It also doesn't matter if you mispunch, so long as you finish and remember to get your card stamped.

Certificates will be handed out after your third event. Badges will be awarded at the last event. There is one badge for the short course events and a new one for the colour coded events.

So come on and get punching!

Click here for more information on when and where the events are.

Parents, orienteering is for both you and your kids (from the age of 3 or 4 and up)!

Are you:

• looking for a way to instill a love of the outdoors in your kids?
• yearning to get back into a lifestyle of some healthy exercise, but feeling pinned down by family commitments?
• then orienteering and the Young-O-S Challenge is just what you need.

The YOC Participation Badge Challenge is made possible thanks to sponsorship from the South African Orienteering Federation.

For more information regarding the challenge please contact:

Tania Wimberley EMAIL or 082 902 6097
or
Leila Venter EMAIL

SUGAR BAY HOLIDAY CAMPS

Date: 28 March 2010  - 4 April, 4 - 11 April, 11 - 18 April, 18 - 25 April, 25 - 2 May 2010

Venue: Sugar bay Resort, Zinkwazi Beach, KZN North Coast.

Cost: From R4375.00 (7 Day Camp)

Sugar Bay, has one main focus…. having FUN. With over 90 different activities "I'm bored" are words never uttered at Sugar Bay! No parents allowed, just young people out to have a blast!

How much can you have in one day? Well Sugar Bay has three categories of activities to offer during the day: Beach, Land and Adventure; and our famous Evening Programs which are based on the theme for the week. For one night in the week you could go on Camp Out!

The fun never stops.

Bus to and from Johannesburg
Sugar Bay offers an escorted bus service between Sandton and Sugar Bay. Campers are accompanied by Sugar Bay counselors during the trip and the camp experience starts as soon as they step onto the bus.

NEXT SUGER BAY CAMP DATES

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ADVENTURE AND BEYOND HOLIDAY CAMPS

Date: 28 March 2010  - 2 April 2010

Venue: Oppiberg, Rustenburg.

Entry: R950 pp own transport or R1150 incl. bus transport.

Who can attend our Holiday camps:  Any individual from Gr.3-12.

Holiday Camps

If you are wondering how you are going to keep your kids entertained during the holiday, send them to an Adventure and Beyond Holiday Camp where they are bound to have fun, meet new friends, learn more about God, themselves and others. They will also do great activities in a safe environment. The camp takes place at one of the Adventure 'n Beyond approved venues in and around Gauteng, and will include fantastic activities such as night hikes, abseiling, rock climbing, archery, air riflery, paintballing, arts & crafts and much more!

NEXT ADVENTURE CAMP DATES

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THE RAND SHOW

Date: 31 March 2010  - 11 April 2010

Venue: MTN Expo Centre, corner of Rand Road and Nasrec Road, Nasrec, Johannesburg

Entry: Adults R70 pp; Children aged 6 - 12 R25 pp; Children under 6 Free of Charge  

You and your family are invited to experience Rand Show 2010. This South African icon is being rejuvenated with the promise of a Great Day Out, Every Day. Central to the renewal of the brand is a refreshed offering with more contemporary entertainment and more contemporary exhibits and interactive events. Included in the cost of the entrance ticket are numerous free offerings ensuring added value for money for your family when visiting the Rand Show. These include: The daily show parade featuring bands, drummies, floats, jugglers, clowns, stilt walkers and more: Circus shows - An arena programme featuring horse displays, strong men, acrobats, gymnasts, etc: Entertainment and concert programme - Children's theatre; Free Children's activities. Rand Show 2010 promises a variety of experiences, exhibits and events to entertain every member of the family. Dads will be thrilled with the offering of sports activities and demonstrations, DIY and garden making demonstrations as well as an opportunity to try out hobbies such as wood carving. Moms will be able to take part in beauty and fashion makeovers, view décor and home design talks and demonstrations and be inspired by cooking demonstrations. The kids will be entranced by free daily performances at the Children's Theatre and will have an opportunity to shine when they take part in Fame Academy. Teens will be thrilled by extreme sports demonstrations, freestyle motocross and drifting as well as trying out the latest gaming consoles, games. It's Easter holidays so let's go to the Rand Show.

For more information contact Pula Dippenaar on 011 476 7031  

HAAS DAS

Date: 3 April 2010

Venue: Carousel Entertainment Centre, Babelegi, North of Pretoria. Just off the N1 North.

Entry: R50

Time: 14 h 30

Dit is nou sesuur en hier volg `n baie belangrike aankondiging! Haas Das se Nuuskas en sy dierevriende kom kuier by al die kindertjies. Boeboe Bobbejaan het aan `n warm pap maroela gesuig, sy kop het begin draai, hy het in `n ystervarkgat geval en sy roes af geslaap. Bettina Bobbejaan is in `n vreeslike toestand, sy glo vas dat Hoohoeff Hiena haar jonstetjie, Boeboe gevang het. Ons vra dat ALMAL moet kom help met die soektog na on geliefde Boeboe Bobbejaantjie!

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LORY PARK ZOO AND OWL SANCTUARY 10th BIRTHDAY PARTY

Date: 3 April 2010

Venue: 180/1 Kruger Road, President Park, MIDRAND, Johannesburg

Time: 10h00 to 16h30

Lory Park Zoo and Owl Sanctuary will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on the 3rd of April 2010. Over the last decade it has been a safe haven for many confiscated, abused and abandoned animals.
The theme for the day is “The mad hatter’s tea party.” We invite all to wear the most outranges colourful hats to the zoo on the day. There will be cake sales, best hat competitions, face painting and colourful characters around the park on the day, flying owls, petting and the famous tea garden birds to join in the birthday bash. We invite all to celebrate in this wonderful milestone, so bring your families, friends and hats and help celebrate this day with our family at Lory Park Zoo and Owl Sanctuary.

For more information please contact Marina on 0113157307

FRIENDS OF THE RAIL - Easter Bunny

Date: 5 April 2010

Venue: Friend of the Rail Depot Miechaelson Street, Hermanstad, Pretoria

Entry: Full Price R175, Pensioners R150, Child 13 - 18 years R125, Child 7 - 12 years R100, Child 2 - 6 years R75

Time: 08h30

Take the train to Cullinan and enjoy the day this small mining town and do a mine tour or visit some of the craft shops and museums. Braaifires are provided with every trip, but you are also welcome to have lunch at one of the restaurants.

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YOUR CHILD KIDS EXPO

Date: 23 - 25 April 2010

Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Maude Street, Sandown, Johannesburg

Entry: Adults: R60 pp; Children 3 and over: R20 pp; Children under 3: free; Family (two adults and up to three children): R120 (prices subject to change)  

Time: 10h00   -  18h00

For their South African debut Mr Men and Little Miss will join Beautiful Creatures, Babalela, bokke and over one hundred exhibits at the inaugural Your Child Kids Expo, which takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from Friday 23 until Sunday 25 April 2010.

Noddy, another family favourite, will also make his appearance at the expo and along with Koowee, Jungle Beat, Barbie and Spiderman will be available for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities. Families can also enjoy Noddy, Lollos and Mr Men and Little Miss and productions.

For more infromation contact Charlotte Bradley on 021 555 0239 or EMAIL

LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE? BUSH BABY ADVENTURE TRAIL

Date: 24 April 2010

Venue: Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Christina de Wit Road. About 500 m further, turn left at the entrance to the Fountains Valley Resort, Pretoria

The Adventure Challenge consists of a 20km mountain bike trail ride (two 10km loops) and 5km trail (two 2.5km loops) dash through nature with natural obstacles and water crossings. Teams can participate in the long or short courses and for the less energetically inclined there’s a scenic 6-7km circular route nature hike.

A bush baby trail has been developed specifically for kids between the ages of 6-10years and kicks off with a ‘sak resies’ (bag race). Children are then guided along a marked trail on foot, negotiating a number of obstacles and surprises along the way that include  live demonstrations and chats on birds, snakes and other flora and fauna.

Spur Adventure ambassador and seven-time Dusi Marathon winner, Martin Dreyer is also participating in the event and encouraging everyone to join him as all proceeds from the challenge go to Joint Aid Management (JAM), a charity that works to feed less fortunate children across South Africa.

According Group Managing Director Pierre van Tonder the Spur Adventure Charity Challenge is an outdoor experience for the whole family. “Spur Adventure is a celebration of all things South African’ an event that makes the most of our great weather, our scenic surrounds and the simple pleasure of spending time with family and friends.”

The Spur Adventure Challenges takes place on the following dates: Cape Town (Lourensford) – 18 April 2010; Pretoria (Groenkloof) – 24 April 2010; Durban (Shongweni Dam) – 2 May 2010.

Click Here for more information or contact Quantum Adventures on 021 789 0188 or 082 658 3078.

JACARANDA NASIONALE KUNSTEFEES

SNEEWITJIE EN DIE SEWE DWERGE

Date: 27 April 2010

Venue: Crawford College Pretoria, 555 Sibelius Street, Lukasran- Pretoria, Gauteng

Entry: R50, Children under 12: R40.00

Time: 12h00

Event Type: On Stage, Children's Theatre

Spektrum & Stercus Produksies gaan voort met hul vernuwing van die klassieke sprokies, en hierdie keer is dit Sneeuwitjie en die Sewe Dwerge. Ligte, klankeffekte en Faktotum Fourie se doen-dit-self talente word ten toon gestel om Sneeuwitjie en die Sewe Dwerge te red van die nare konigin en haar praatsieke spieel.

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IETS UIT NIETS

Date: 26 April 2010

Venue: Crawford College Pretoria, 555 Sibelius Street, Lukasran- Pretoria, Gauteng

Entry: R50, Children under 12: R40.00

Time: 12h00

Event Type: On Stage, Children's Theatre

Nikkie, `n jong meisie van die plaas, bly by `n tannie in die stad. Sy was heel gelukkig totdat Gritsel, `n rommelmonster daar opdaag en in die stil nagure die buurt vol rommel strooi. Hy bedoel dit nie sleg nie want dit is vir hom mooi en kleurvol. Die tannie weet nie van die monster nie en blameer Nikki vir die gemors. Mnr Besemberg ontferm hom oor Nikki en gee haar `n magiese towerdrankie wat haar dalk kan help. Dinge raak baie interessant totdat die Iets-Uit-Niets feetjie uiteindelik opdaag om alles wat verkeerdgeloop het, reg te stel.

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PROF FOSSIE & THE DINOSOURS

Date: 27 April 2010

Venue: Crawford College Pretoria, 555 Sibelius Street, Lukasran- Pretoria, Gauteng

Entry: R50, Children under 12: R40.00

Time: 15h00

Event Type: On Stage, Children's Theatre

Pof Fossie is a very unhappy man - he can`t find the third horn of the Triceratops fossil! He decides to take a journey back in time with a time machine. The cute twins Tootie & Tom are going with him on his adventure 150 million years back in time! Will they find the missing third horn? What adventures are waiting for our three friends back in Dinoland?

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FRIENDS OF THE RAIL

Date: 1 May 2010( Culliefest) - 9 May 2010 ( Mothers Day) - 29 May 2010 ( Mampoer Festival)

Venue: Friend of the Rail Depot Miechaelson Street, Hermanstad, Pretoria

Entry: Full Price R175, Pensioners R150, Child 13 - 18 years R125, Child 7 - 12 years R100, Child 2 - 6 years R75

Time: 08h30

Take the train to Cullinan and enjoy the day this small mining town and do a mine tour or visit some of the craft shops and museums. Braaifires are provided with every trip, but you are also welcome to have lunch at one of the restaurants.

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DANCE TO LAS VEGAS 2010

Date: 8 - 9 May 2010

Venue: Big Top Arena Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World, Elsburg Road Brakpan

Entry:Tickets are per person and prices are subject to change  

Time: 10h00  -  17h00

Dance to Las Vegas 2010 is a National Dance Championship. It sees nine dance groups from the ages of seven years perform their best dances, and they are selected by the judges to represent South Africa in Las Vegas, USA. The aim of the competition is to give South African dancers the opportunity to perform and compete on an international level, and eventually represent their country at an international event.

USEFUL INFO:  Tickets can be collected from the theatre box office an hour before the start of the show, which is at 10h00 on 8 May 2010 and at 11h00 on 9 May 2010. The show is seven hours long on 8 May 2010 and includes a 45 minute interval. The show is six hours long on 9 May 2010 and includes a 45 minute interval. There is secure parking available, charged at R10 per vehicle.

For more information contact Hip Hop Dance SA on 011 781 7781  

MOTHERS DAY AT LIPIZZANERS

Date: 9 May 2010

Venue: 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami

By popular request, we are repeating our exciting performance of 2009 to the music of Mama Mia!   Book early, as last year was sold out!

For more information please contact 083 601 2104 or 082 457 9725

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THE BABY EXPO JOBURG

Date: 13 - 16 May 2010

Venue: The Coca Cola Dome, corner Northumberland Road and Olievenhout Avenue North Riding Johannesburg

Entry: R50 pp; Children under 10: free

Time: 09h00  -  18h00

This is South Africa’s biggest and best parenting expo ever! If you’re pregnant, the parent of a new born of child up to the age of six, this is the ideal outing for you! The Baby Show realises the magnitude of becoming a parent - the responsibility and lifetime significance of it - and this is why it offers the perfect platform for parents to gain that much-needed knowledge about parenting. Come and celebrate your champion family status with The Baby Expo and enjoy all the shows, workshops, products and services, entertainment and so much more! Barney is also making his way to the The Baby Expo in 2010 to have parents and children go wild as they sing along with him to his popular songs.

Entrance to the Barney show is free, but don’t forget to reserve your seat as seats are limited.

Click Here for more information or for bookings contact 011 704 6695  

SABC EDUCATION BABA INDABA AND KIDS INDABA PRETORIA

Date: 04 - 06 June 2010

Venue: Tshwane Events Centre, Soutter Street, Pretoria

Entry: Tickets are per person  

Time: 09h30  -  17h00

Baba Indaba is a baby, parenting and toddler expo with strong retail and branding presence - from bottles to bums and rooms to the womb - it’s all under one roof. To add to an already exciting expo, gift vouchers, hampers and lots of exciting prizes are to be won at the show. There is the Kiddy Tags service, prizes every hour to lucky visitors, a Play Area for the little ones, a VIP Lounge for moms and dads, baby changing and breast feeding facilities, the Purity bottle and baby food warming station, donations for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, and prayer rooms for Muslim patrons. Kids Indaba, aimed at kids 6-12 years, is running concurrently with Baba Indaba, and visitors will be able to move freely between the two halls and will get the best of both worlds with entertainment for the whole family! The Kids Indaba includes educational exhibits, entertainment, fashion, sporting and physical activities, healthy living and toys, and lots more! This show caters for the needs and aspirations of the children in this age group and their parents.

For more information contact Three City Events on 021 689 3262  

CINDERELLA

Date: 08 June  - 31 August 2010

Venue: The Peoples Theatre, Joburg Theatre, corner Loveday and Hoofd Streets Braamfontein Johannesburg

Cost: Kid’s Club Members: R55 pp; Anyone accompanying a Kid’s Club Member: R75 pp; Non-Kid’s Club Members: R85 pp; Computicket: R89 pp (Prices are per person and subject to change)  

The Peoples Theatre presents the classic fairy tale “Cinderella”. The audience is enchanted by the charming rags-to-riches story, where they meet the Ugly Sisters, the dashing Prince Charming, the magical Fairy Godmother, and the beautiful heroine Cinderella. The production features great contemporary songs, as well as plenty of hilarious moments, making it ideal for the whole family! The audience can expect the usual colourful sets and costumes as the show is brought to life on stage.

For more information and bookings contact the The People’s Theatre  on 011 403 1563

THE MAGIC DRUM AND OTHER TALES

Date: 14 June - 10 July 2010

Venue: Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Rivonia Road Sandton Johannesburg

Entry: Normal tickets: from R120 – R160 pp; Students/Seniors: from R80 – R100 pp; School Groups: R50 pp; Dinner/Show Packages: from R320 at leading restaurants on Nelson Mandela Square  

Time: 20h15  -  22h00

Litzi Katz’ On Cue Theatre in association with the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square presents children’s theatre at its best! These colourful indigenous animal tales, fabulous songs and classic stories are set to the music of the drum for a morning of great fun, and are sure to delight all!
USEFUL INFO:  Shows take place at 20h15 from Tuesdays to Fridays and at 17h30 and 20h30 on Saturdays.

For more information contact Daphne Kuun on 011 883 8606 or EMAIL

LE GRAND CIRQUE FANTAZIE

Date:   15 July - 8 August 2010

Venue: The Mandela Joburg Theatre, Loveday Street Braamfontein Johannesburg

Entry: Tickets are per person and prices are subject to change  

Time: 20h00  -  22h30

The Joburg Theatre presents the exclusive four-week return of Le Grand Cirque with their new show “Le Grand Cirque Fantazie”. The show features an international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and performers from more than 15 countries, including China, Russia and Monte Carlo. This award-winning spectacle is certain to take your breath away, as it delivers a thrill a minute, incredible talent and skills beyond your wildest imagination. The show is ideal for the family, with fun and happiness all over, including beautiful costumes, dynamic lighting and music selected from the world’s most popular classical composers. Everything is masterfully arranged to reflect the show’s international appeal. This latest edition brings back the most popular of Le Grand Cirque’s sequences, while adding even more breathtaking spectacles! The show is presented by the Joburg Theatre in association with M-Net and ClassicFM.

USEFUL INFO:  No under 3’s are allowed. Tickets can be collected from the theatre box office an hour before the show. Doors open half an hour before the show starts, which is at 20h00. The show is two hours and 30 minutes long. There is ample parking available at the venue.

For more information please contact Joburg Theatre on 011 877 6800

SABC EDUCATION BABA INDABA AND KIDS INDABA SOWETO

Date: 27 - 29 August 2010

Venue: MTN Expo Centre, corner of Rand Road and Nasrec Road, Nasrec, Johannesburg

Entry: Tickets are per person  

Time: 09h30  -  17h00

Baba Indaba is a baby, parenting and toddler expo with strong retail and branding presence - from bottles to bums and rooms to the womb - it’s all under one roof. This is the first time the expo is being held especially for patrons from Soweto. To add to an already exciting expo, gift vouchers, hampers and lots of exciting prizes are to be won at the show. Kids Indaba, aimed at kids 6-12 years, is running concurrently with Baba Indaba, and visitors will be able to move freely between the two halls and will get the best of both worlds with entertainment for the whole family! The Kids Indaba includes educational exhibits, entertainment, fashion, sporting and physical activities, healthy living and toys, and lots more! This show caters for the needs and aspirations of the children in this age group and their parents

For more information contact Three City Events on 021 689 3262  

FRIENDS OF THE RAIL

Date: 5 September 2010 (Spring) - 24 September 2010 ( Heritage Day)

Venue: Friend of the Rail Depot, Miechaelson Street, Hermanstad, Pretoria

Entry: Full Price R175, Pensioners R150, Child 13 - 18 years R125, Child 7 - 12 years R100, Child 2 - 6 years R75

Time: 08h30

Take the train to Cullinan and enjoy the day this small mining town and do a mine tour or visit some of the craft shops and museums. Braaifires are provided with every trip, but you are also welcome to have lunch at one of the restaurants.

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SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Date: 06 September  - 30 October 2010

Venue: The Peoples Theatre, Joburg Theatre, corner Loveday and Hoofd Streets, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Cost: Kid’s Club Members: R55 pp; Anyone accompanying a Kid’s Club Member: R75 pp; Non-Kid’s Club Members: R85 pp; Computicket: R89 pp (Prices are per person and subject to change)  

The Peoples Theatre presents "Spot's Birthday Party", which takes the audience to the magical world of Spot the pup. The show blends action, song and dance into a laugh-a-minute edutainment mix. For many youngsters, this is certain to be their first trip to the theatre, so the show has been geared up to be truly memorable! The audience can expect the usual colourful sets and costumes as the show is brought to life on stage.

For more information and bookings contact the The People’s Theatre  on 011 403 1563

SABC EDUCATION BABA INDABA AND KIDS INDABA SANDTON

Date: 22 - 24 October 2010

Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg

Entry:Tickets are per person; under 12’s are free  

Time: 09h30  -  17h00

Baba Indaba is a baby, parenting and toddler expo with strong retail and branding presence - from bottles to bums and rooms to the womb - it’s all under one roof. To add to an already exciting expo, gift vouchers, hampers and lots of exciting prizes are to be won at the show. There is the Kiddy Tags service, prizes every hour to lucky visitors, daily “Takalani Sesame” shows, baby changing and breast feeding facilities, a bottle and baby food warming station, donations to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital and the Speaker’s Corner, where you can enjoy a free cup of coffee and biscotti while learning from the country’s experts. Kids Indaba, aimed at kids 6-12 years, is running concurrently with Baba Indaba, and visitors will be able to move freely between the two halls and will get the best of both worlds with entertainment for the whole family! The Kids Indaba includes educational exhibits, entertainment, fashion, sporting and physical activities, healthy living and toys, and lots more! This show caters for the needs and aspirations of the children in this age group and their parents.

For more information contact Three City Events on 021 689 3262  

JANICE HONEYMAN'S ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES

Date: 3 November 2010 - 9 January 2011

Venue: The Mandela Joburg Theatre, Loveday Street Braamfontein Johannesburg

Entry: Tickets are per person and prices are subject to change  

Janice Honeyman’s 2010 pantomime “Robinson Crusoe and The Caribbean Pirates” features an all-star cast, including Marc Lottering as Crusoe’s mother, Tanya van Graan, Carlo McFarlane and Kim Engelbrecht. With thrilling sword fights, hilarious comedy, a shipwreck, a sea monster, an abundance of comedy, flamboyant costumes and fabulous sets, this swashbuckling adventure that is certain to be 2010’s hottest ticket!

USEFUL INFO:  No under 3’s are allowed. Tickets can be collected from the theatre box office an hour before the show. Doors open half an hour before the show starts, which is at 19h30. There is ample parking available at the venue.

For more information contact Janice Honeyman on 021 439 9128 or Click Here

FRIENDS OF THE RAIL- Cullinan

Date: 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 November 2010

Venue: Friend of the Rail Depot Miechaelson Street, Hermanstad, Pretoria

Entry: Full Price R175, Pensioners R150, Child 13 - 18 years R125, Child 7 - 12 years R100, Child 2 - 6 years R75

Time: 08h30

Take the train to Cullinan and enjoy the day this small mining town and do a mine tour or visit some of the craft shops and museums. Braaifires are provided with every trip, but you are also welcome to have lunch at one of the restaurants.

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THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ

Date: 22 November - 23 December 2010

Venue: National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue Parktown Johannesburg

Entry: Adults: R70 pp; Children: R60 pp; Block Bookings of 10+ people: Adults: R60 pp; Children: R50 pp; Birthday Parties: R50 pp (for 20+ people); Schools: R40 per learner (maximum of 120) and three teachers free of charge  
Time: 10h30  -  11h30

The National Children’s Theatre presents “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”! Adults find an ineffable charm in the production, with its witty dialogue and excellent acting, while children’s imaginations are stimulated and they are transported to another world! The NCT has a rich theatrical history, and since its founding by artistic director Joyce Levinsohn in 1989, it has staged almost 100 musical productions and has performed to tens of thousands of people! The theatre began as a touring troupe to schools, libraries and senior centres, but it is now housed in one of the most visited heritage sites in Johannesburg, Parktown.

For more information please contact National Children's Theatre at 011 484 1584  

THE BABY EXPO JOBURG

Date: 25 - 28 November 2010

Venue: The Coca Cola Dome, corner Northumberland Road and Olievenhout Avenue North Riding Johannesburg

Entry: R50 pp; Children under 10: free (two children free per adult)  

Time: 09h00  -  18h00

This is South Africa’s biggest and best parenting expo ever! If you’re pregnant, the parent of a new born of child up to the age of six, this is the ideal outing for you! The Baby Show realises the magnitude of becoming a parent - the responsibility and lifetime significance of it - and this is why it offers the perfect platform for parents to gain that much-needed knowledge about parenting. Come and celebrate your champion family status with The Baby Expo and enjoy all the shows, workshops, products and services, entertainment and so much more! Barney is also making his way to the The Baby Expo in 2010 to have parents and children go wild as they sing along with him to his popular songs.

Entrance to the Barney show is free, but don’t forget to reserve your seat as seats are limited.

Click Here for more information or for bookings contact 011 704 6695  

MORE ADVENTURES OF NODDY

Date: 8 November - 31 December 2010

Venue: The Peoples Theatre, Joburg Theatre, corner Loveday and Hoofd Streets, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Entry: Kid's Club Members: R55 pp; Anyone accompanying a Kid's Club Member: R75 pp; Non-Kid's Club Members: R85 pp; Computicket: R89 pp (Prices are per person and subject to change)     

Time: 11h00  -  12h00

The Peoples Theatre presents "More Adventures of Noddy", following the success of the West End Production of "Noddy" that was staged at The Peoples Theatre in 2009. Audiences are treated to the sequel, which sees the return of Enid Blyton's beloved little man accompanied by all his friends in Toyland. The play is, like its predecessor, scripted by acclaimed children's dramatist David Wood. Noddy continues to learn how the world works, how to cope with certain situations and how some people are your friends and others will only pretend to be. The audience can expect the usual colourful sets and costumes as Toyland is brought to life on stage.

For more information and bookings contact the The People’s Theatre  on 011 403 1563