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Help the La Lucia Baby House to continue to provide a place of safety for orphaned and abandoned babies by attending their annual golf day.

With the scorching February sun upon us, take extra special care of your skin this month to prevent dangerous lesions from forming.

Help raise funds for Childline KZN and enjoy a fun day out with the whole family at the People’s Park on Sunday 23 February.

The first amateur fencing tournament of 2014 will be taking place on Saturday 22 February at UKZN.

Enjoy a delicious taste experience at the KWV Gourmet Market at Decorex Durban from 20 to 23 March with great food and drink pairings on offer.

A session with Fay and Megan from Image Insured will boost your confidence and transform your looks for a bright future

Kärcher Pressure Washers take the chore out of cleaning up – dissolving stubborn dirt and stains in seconds.

Gangs of Ballet will once again wow the locals with their spectacular live show, this time at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway.

Enjoy a beautiful day at the historical Crowhurst Lodge from 28 to 30 March 2014, with trade stalls, a fashion show and daily cooking demonstrations.

Highbury Preparatory School helped Lungisani Ngidi reach his full potential on the sporting field.

Join Hans Astrom for a night of great food and wine at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday 20 February.

Raise awareness about childhood cancer and help save the young lives who are the future of our country.

Live through 5 decades of school reunion parties with the music from the 60’s to the 00’s at the Barnyard Theatre!

Mothers-to-be: get down to Hillcrest Private Hospital on Saturday 15 February to learn all there is to know about pregnancy and motherhood!

Durban Country Club will be one of five KZN venues hosting the inaugural World Club ProAm, a prestigious international golf tournament.

Guy Cluver makes exercise a regular activity and 2014 will see him taking part in a number of triathlons and trail runs.

Durban rockers Gangs of Ballet have teamed up with the Durban City Orchestra for a very special Valentine’s Day performance.

Ten Loggerhead Turtles that were being rehabilitated at uShaka Marine World were released back into the ocean recently.

Roses and chocolates are the norm for Valentine’s Day, but if you’re wanting to pull out all the stops and impress that special lady in your life, good food and love have always had a cosy relationship. To all the men out there planning something sensational to celebrate the day of love, here’s a Valentine menu that’s easy, stress-free, and sure to leave a lasting impression

With love in the air this month, there’s no better reason to share a bottle of your favourite wine with that special person in your life. We asked Martin Meinert, owner of Meinert Wines, to share his “wine love story” with us

With the scorching February sun upon us, take extra special care of your skin this month to prevent dangerous lesions from forming.

Enjoy the SA vs. Australia game in style – enter Castle Lager’s Superfan competition before 10 February and stand a chance to win a trip to Cape Town!

The latest MPC announcement promises savers a higher return on their cash investments.

Two contrasting but wonderful markets will kick off the New Year in Durban – one a deli-styled morning market and the other a vibrant night market.

East Coast Radio’s Abi Ray is training hard ahead of her attempt to become a part of the Midmar Mile’s 8 Mile Club.

A couple of Hillcrest mums and NIVEA Sun have begun a campaign to keep young children safe from harmful UV rays.

Enjoy a beautiful day at the historical Crowhurst Lodge from 28 to 30 March 2014, with trade stalls, a fashion show and daily cooking demonstrations.

Your pets deserve to have a day for love too! Get down to Artesia Farm for the Animal Anti-Cruelty League’s Pet Valentine’s Day on Saturday 15 February.

British saxophonist, Andrew Young, will be performing at uShaka Marine World on Saturday 25 January as part of his Coast to Coast SA tour.

Ogilvy & Mather South Africa is bringing PR solutions to KZN with the launch of Ogilvy Public Relations Durban.

Trail runners are in for a treat this May with the inaugural Molweni Trail Run. Space is limited so don’t miss out!

Find out more about the fascinating area of Tasmania in Australia at Westville Central Library on Friday 10 January.

Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting will be rewarding graduates at Ethembeni School at their awards ceremony on Saturday 30 November.

Plan the dream wedding you’ve always wanted at the Camelot Bridal Fair at Greensleeves Medieval Kingdom on 18 and 19 January.

Ogilvy & Mather South Africa is bringing PR solutions to KZN with the launch of Ogilvy Public Relations Durban.

Promote your local musicians and enjoy a day with family at Music in the Meadow at the Meadow Tea Garden on Sunday 22 December.

The Village Market at Oxford Village will provide a perfect opportunity for some last-minute Christmas shopping for Hillcrest residents on Friday 20 December.

Enjoy your favourite Christmas Carols at the Old Mutual Carols by Candlelight at the Durban Botanical Gardens on Friday 13th December.

Over R15 000 was raised in support of Childline KZN at Santa’s Charity Golf Day 2013 on 21 November, with players braving the rain for the cause.

Enjoy your favourite Christmas Carols at the Old Mutual Carols by Candlelight at the Durban Botanical Gardens on Friday 13th December.

The Market at the Square will be hosting Christmas markets on the first three Fridays of the month at the Granada Square.

South Africa’s biggest beach party looks set to be bigger than ever before, with 15 000 people expected to turn out for the Aquafest Summer Edition 2013.

The 30th Celebration of the Rotary Club of Kloof’s Durban Pops was a glamorous occasion, with 790 guests thoroughly embracing the evening’s Great Gatsby theme.

Two Acres Garden Market recently hosted their Christmas Prelude, a perfect opportunity for early Christmas shopping and enjoying a light meal.

South Africa’s biggest beach party looks set to be bigger than ever before, with 15 000 people expected to turn out for the Aquafest Summer Edition 2013.

Hillcrest Private Hospital recently celebrated the lives of 17 special babies who were born prematurely this year.

Hillcrest Private Hospital is hosting monthly educational workshops on diabetes – catch the next one on Thursday 28 November at 10am.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with your kids at the Uncle Jumbo’s Christmas Show on Thursday 28 November.

Enjoy a night out with the girls and celebrate the Roaring Twenties, ‘Gatsby’ style, with the Reach for a Dream Foundation on Wednesday 27 November.

November will see a number of events taking place at one of Umhlanga’s most beloved venues, The Oyster Box.

Alan Tyrer may be all the way in Afghanistan but that didn’t stop him from reaching out to those in need with ECR’s Toy Story With Game campaign.

Nando’s brought out the best of South Africa and Australia’s historical rivalry, with a contest deciding who flame-grills the best peri-peri chicken.

The Kloof Country Market promises to be a fun-filled outing for the whole family and an ideal chance for some early Christmas shopping too!

Experience a journey like no other, with the inaugural Molweni Trail Run – entries now open!

Upmarket Umhlanga, Durban’s hottest new family-friendly, weather-unaffected market, will launch at the Umhlanga Centre parking area on 1 December.

The St Mary’s DSG S.M.I.L.E. programme recently received a tremendous R5000 boost from Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting.

Don’t miss the latest issue of The Ridge proudly featuring the majestic Investec building on the cover

The Craft Republic Festival will showcase a magnificent range of craft beers that will surely have something for everyone.

The first Bikers4Bandanas breakfast run was extremely well-received, with over R22 000 raised for The Sunflower Fund and the South African Bone Marrow Registry.

Golfers from around the globe will compete for top honours at the World Golfers Championship, taking place in courses across KZN from 26 October to 2 November.

Don’t miss the Keep Kloof Beautiful Association AGM on 22 October 2013, when horticulturalist Chris Dalzell will show you how to create a stunning verge

Golfers from around the globe will compete for top honours at the World Golfers Championship, taking place in courses across KZN from 26 October to 2 November.

PinkDrive’s Mad Hatter High Coffee is here to raise awareness for breast cancer – book your seat at the Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge on 23 October to be a part of this fantastic initiative!

Take part in Yuppiechef.com’s latest innovation, a free online cooking course with renowned foodie and TV personality Sarah Graham.

2500 underprivileged children will get to be VIPs for a day at the IBV Children’s VIP Day taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Sunday 20 October.

Make the wishes of a senior citizen come true by donating to The Robin Hood Foundation’s Bless a Granny & Grandpa campaign.

Support the SPCA and view six beautiful Open Gardens in Durban North on the 19th and 20th October.

If you’re a motorcyclist who loves to ride, do so for a good cause by supporting The Sunflower Fund at the Bikers 4 Bandanas Breakfast Run.

Land Rover Durban has provided fantastic support to KwaZulu-Natal Dressage over the past year, which has seen a great deal of growth in the events.

Help raise awareness about breast cancer by supporting the Beverly Hills Ladies Luncheon on Thursday 17 October.

Come and celebrate our beautiful indigenous plant-life, with a guided tour from Geoff Nichols through the indigenous forest node in the Durban Botanic Gardens.

Share a space with those who love animals as much as you do, at the Caring for our Animals visual presentation by Barbara Patrick on 10 October.

Browse and shop for the very latest in health and wellness products and advice at the Look and Feel Good Expo

Get inspired and transform your house into a home at the Durban Homemakers Expo, taking place from 3 to 6 October!

The Amashova Durban Classic returns on Sunday 13 October, with beautiful scenery and warm support from the KZN crowds.

The Sunflower Fund raised a total of R82 266 to help leukaemia patients find their bone marrow donor match.

Plenty of young talent was on display at the KZN Closed Fencing competition, held on Saturday 14 September at Hillcrest High School.

Charlize Theron recently spoke to CNN on their African Voices segment, discussing how she gives back to her country by means of activism.

Identify those residents who are keeping our city ‘Clean and Green’ by entering them into the Municipal Verge Competition 2013.

The Highway Hospice is back with their annual Fete and Fun Day, with plenty of useful and interesting items for you to buy!