Friday, April 15. The “Green scene” and environment focused initiatives are a feature of the next issue of The Ridge magazine, which will be distributed in Durban North, Umhlanga and along the North Coast next week.
Umhlanga Urban Improvement Precinct project leader Brian Wright is one of the driving forces behind moves to maintain the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Environmentally conscious locals met on a recent morning to show their support for this important initiative.
For more online click here while we carry the latest on this story in the magazine.
The Ridge paid a visit to the Eco-Hub on Umgeni River, a city driven initiative to take ownership of the river areas through sports and activities, in the process drawing in the involvement of local communities and helping to clean up the river: Read more online, or grab the latest copy of The Ridge magazine for the whole story.
Then our regular contributor and Mount Edgecombe stalwart Lois Kuhle meets 50/50 TV programme eco-warrior Andre Cronje and discovers his passion for the natural environment and a healthy, eco-conscious way of life.
We also meet an artist – Andrew Strode – who takes “stuff” other people have thrown away, and turns it into art. We call it “Waste Art”.
Debbie Reynolds catches up with Dominique Mann, an athlete and aerobics gymnast who has high hopes of furthering her career at international level. We’re behind this North Coast beauty all the way.
For inspiration, look no further than Des Currie, a man who has overcome tremendous physical barriers and has gone on to design an amazing double storey tent . . . ideal for safari or camping. Wow, what a tough character.
Petrolheads drool over the latest spectacular offering from Mercedes (for more motoring go online: See Porsche Panamera), foodies meet the dynamic Kerry Hedges at Orchard Cafe and hear all the latest from Ernie Els wines, and don’t forget to catch the latest in homes, books, travel, eating out and so much more.
Most of all, grab a copy of The Ridge magazine, put your feet up . . . and enjoy!