Diary dates

The Institute of People Management (IPM) Women’s Convention in Durban next month promises a line-up of speakers and entertainers to inform and entertain.

The IPM’s annual event, which has been held for 18 years, is set to attract several hundred senior and middle management delegates from all over South Africa.

The theme is “The Balancing Act”.

Speakers are Candice Moodley (MC), Unathi Msengana (CEO of Fashion Icon, Idols presenter and Metro FM DJ), Helen Nicholson (The Networking Company), Trish Taylor (CEO of East Coast Radio), Jo Ann de Wet (operations director at MacDonalds) and comedienne, Evita Bezuidenhout.

Entertainment will include Mo Magic, Shivani Kara from Eastern Moves Productions and Return to Glory (massage and beauty therapists).

Designers Haroun Hansrot, Brenda Quin, Karen Monk-Klijnstra and Katherine Fleur will showcase their work.

There will also be goodie bags and prizes to be won.

The event will be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on July 20.

To register or for more information, see www.ipmwomensconvention. co.za

The KZN ScienCentre at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping is looking to inspire young and old with its reduce, re-use, recycle programme until July 15.

The series of workshops will enlighten scholars of all ages about sustainable living and encourage them to live the three Rs.

The programme includes fun and interactive workshops aimed at making visitors more aware of the extensive uses of everyday materials and teaching children how they can help make the planet healthier and greener.

Contact, the KZN ScienCentre front desk at 031 566 8040. – Lifestyle Reporter