Beautiful beads at Dragonfire Beads
They have changed location and now you can buy the beautiful handmade glass beads and jewellery from Dragonfire beads along the R103. Barbara Magrath used to sell her beautiful glass work from Howick but she has recently relocated to the Tweedie T-junction at the R103. The bead shop is located…
Austin Healey Club Comes To Midlands Meander
The Austin Healey classic cars were visiting the Midlands Meander this month. Organiser Les Uppink a Durban resident had planned for the cars to see a bit of the scenic Meander before heading up to the Drakensberg. Their usual road trip was to become an Amazing Race while they were…
Amazing Antbear Lodge An Eco-Experience
An eco-friendly experience – close to the Drakensberg. This lodge is the perfect place to connect with nature and relax. This secluded guest lodge is situated on the scenic route towards the mighty Giants Castle. Built by Andrew and Conny Attwood the lodge was built according to natural and eco-friendly…
Hawklee Country House Is Country Hospitality
Belinda and Dean Lentz have created a beautiful country getaway at their B&B near Fort Nottingham in the Midlands. Both of them had dreamed of giving up the stress of city living they were sick of traffic and the rat race of working 9 to 5 jobs. They had both…
Find De-lightful Treasures At Aladdins De-light
Louise and Jan Van Niekerk moved from the Free State to the sleepy peaceful village of Nottingham Road many years ago before it became a fashionable hub of tourism. The talented pair of artists fell in love with the beauty of the lush green Midlands and felt the little hamlet…
Hillfold Pottery Guru On The Midlands Meander
Lindsay Scott’s Hillfold Pottery studio is one of those unassuming gems of the Midlands Meander. Scott was one of the original founders of the Midlands Meander and his original style of ceramics and unique salt glazing techniques have earned him a reputation as a leading South African ceramicist. He has built his…
Cafe Bloom – Bloomin Marvellous!
Distinguished by its charming decor and delicious treats and goodies, Cafe Bloom is a stop on the Midlands Meander that is well worth making. Pass the time with a leisurely breakfast or enjoy a mid-morning snack (the brownies are rumoured to be particularly tasty!). When you’ve satisfied your appetite, why…
Birds bees and the BUGS!
Some people might think they are just about fun. Wherever they go the children smile and have a ball – whether it is getting hands dirty, painting walls or planting seeds. The Midlands Meander Association Education Project (MMEP) is a fantastic organisation that does amazing things in the Midlands schools….
Fan-Tash-tic fudge – to die for
One of the nicest things about the Midlands is that it is the home of the best fudge. Tasha’s Fantastic Fudge is a home business that has grown phenomenally and become a local institution. Known for its innovation and good old fashioned flavour this sweet story of success has gone…
Magic at Millgate and the Mole
Millgate Cottage along the R103 is one of the Midlands Meander’s long standing members and the owners Jean and Ben Temkin came to the Midlands from Johannesburg and fell in love with the area. Both of them are published authors, and in the late 1990s they had spent some time…