Hilton Covered, an annual coffee table magazine focused on Hilton, will soon be available. As a result of a this new business venture, sparked by HiltonVillage.co.za and pioneered by Desiree Hickinbotham, owner of HiltonVillage.co.za and Doreen Philip, owner of DP Design, Hilton Cares the social responsibility focus of HiltonVillage.co.za has found legs.

From the start we agreed that the opportunity to produce an annual coffee table magazine for Hilton that would achieve something exciting for the HiltonVillage.co.za social responsibility focus, Hilton Cares and be a fabulous marketing platform for Hilton businesses was enough motivation to pursue this new concept to completion.

On Tuesday the 7th of August 2012 at a HiltonVillage.co.za Business Networking Meeting, the donation of R10, 000.00 was handed to Zandile of Never Never Land Crèche. This money will enable the crèche to replace a leaking asbestos roof which will ease health issues, discomfort and social stress for their little children.

With continued success, Hilton Covered will select a beneficiary from those projects showcased in Hilton Cares to receive a donation annually.

To find out how you can donate or participate, visit Hilton Cares.

Pictured here are Desiree Hickinbotham and Doreen Philip presenting a cheque to Zandile from Never Never Land Creche.

The Hilton College Marimba Band competed in an international competition in Johannesburg recently and returned with 2 trophies. They won the High School Big Band and Open Band categories. Besides doing very well they also stirred the crowds with their rendition of Paradise by Cold Play.

News and photograph supplied by Hilton College, KZN, South Africa.

A personal budget, yes the tedious exercise of working out personal monthly income and expenses. When did you last do a personal budget?

There are many tools to help us track our monthly expenditure. Banks for example categorise our payments. Make the most of these tools.

Prepare a simple spreadsheet of income less expenses. Spilt expenses up into essential, other and luxury. This exercise will help identify what the minimum amount you can live on. If hard financial times hit us in the face, our essential budget can kick in and other expenses will go on hold.

Budget to pay off all your debt. Implement a plan to resolve all debt and to stay out of debt.

Plan to save during good times. Over the next year or two, try to save at least three times your monthly salary. This savings will give you three months of recovery in hard times.

The two hours you spend today thrashing out a personal budget could save you years of hardship. Give it a try.

Shared by Sheldon Conway of Business Soul Accounting.

Hilton Pre-Primary collected money for CANSA and our parents made a gallant effort to remember to send their children in blue or pink. You may also notice some have on black and white as well to support our Sharks tomorrow!!!

Grace College pupil, Ross Perrett (Gr. 9), won a Silver Certificate for Achievement in the World Knowledge Olympiad recently. He came third in his age group in the country, an outstanding achievement and one that Grace College is very proud of. Ross is also a member of the Midlands Youth Choir that took part in the World Eisteddfod Choir Championship in Wales over the July holidays where they had the privilege to sing at the Queen's 60th Jubilee celebration. "Well done, Ross!"

Pictured on left Ross Perrett.

News and image supplied.

Rebecca Manners-Wood and her aunt Kerry Frost (nee Cropper) get the St Anne's flag to the highest point in Africa during the July holidays!

Well done!

News and image supplied by St Anne's Dicesan College in Hilton, KZN.

Hilton Pre-Primary recently enjoyed a 'Pyjama Party' Day to celebrate learning the 'p' sound. They had party treats and made popcorn at school. Don't you just love the whole family who got into the spirit of things!!! Or was that an excuse to roll out of bed later than usual?

To make the most of alphabet learning the Grade R's also made pirate hats, pirate patches and even a pirate ship.

News and images submitted by Hilton Pre-Primary.

The Grade R's at Hilton Pre-Primary are doing the letter 'P' this week and to make it memorable they are having a pyjama party this Friday (we are looking forward to seeing their fun photos soon). To really bring the letter 'P' to life for the little learners, Jack Haskins was invited and he kindly brought his police dog for a visit.

The smart Hilton signage now in place at the entrance to Umngeni Hall on Hilton Avenue is the result of a shared endeavour. We applaud Simon Fogden for his contribution in preparing the wall, Andrew Tedder from Hilton Village Build It for building materials supplied, Carey Wylde-Hughes for painting with Jane Pike and cheering on all the participants and DIY Depot for getting the new lettering up with a joint sponsorship from The Sign Company.

What a vast improvement, well done to all the contributors!

On Tuesday 7th August 2012 it snowed in Hilton and despite the plummeting temperature we enjoyed a cosy networking session at Little Poland. Mira wowed all with the delicious spread she presented. These fun events give Hilton business owners and their staff the opportunity to meet, have fun, promote their business and uncover synergies.

Pictured here are Andrew Line owner of Harcourts Hilton, Doreen Philip owner of DP Design, Arthur Hickinbotham and Barry Philip.

Pictured below we see a Cathie Goodman owner of CG Carers receiving a Prize from Mike Forsyth of MGF Attorneys.

Pictured below, Doreen Philip is thrilled with a gift from Christine Barker, KZN's Argilla Pottery agent.

Call Desiree on 072 654 9779 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have a business in Hilton and would like to join the next networking session. We look forward to meeting you!

Enjoy this picture shared by Candice and her son Joshua, residents in World's View a suburb in Hilton, KZN. They drove passed and noticed someone had placed eyes on this pole and decided to contribute the smile and bow tie. We love your sense of fun!

The 6th Annual KZN Schools' Golf Championships took place at Royal Durban Golf Club on 30/31 July 2012.

After two rounds the results were as follows:

KZN Schools' Individual Champions on scores of 145, shared by Keaton Bottriell of Hilton College and Greg Royston from Kearsney.

KZN Schools' Team Championships was won by Hilton College, 916, second was Westville, 926 and third Michaelhouse 927. This is the third year in a row that Hilton have won the team event.

The KZN Schools' Golf Teams were also selected for 2012. Hilton had two boys selected for the A team, Guy Waterhouse and Keaton Bottriell and three boys for the B team, Jarryd Edy, Chris Saunders and Matt Lauryssen.

Pictured above on the left is Keaton Bottriell and below are Matt Lauryssen, Jarryd Edy and Chris Saunders.

News and images supplied by Hilton College, KZN.

Grace College Matric pupil, Siphiwumusa Radebe, took part in an International Kickboxing Tournament in Serbia over the July holidays. She fought in 25 fights, winning all of them, which placed her first in the world in the U18 age group. Siphiwumusa is a member of the South African Amateur Kickboxing Association (SAAKA) and has progressed from Provincial, National to International Champion. She is also an outstanding sportswoman here at Grace College who carries herself in an exemplary manner both on the sports field and at school.

"Well done, Siphiwumusa, we are so proud of you!"

News and image supplied by Grace College.

With our provincial rugby team The Sharks down in New Zealand, waging battle against the Chiefs in their quest to win the Super Rugby Final, all eyes will be on the screens this Saturday morning from 9.35am.

All of South Africa will be behind our team.

Rusty, the friendly character who hangs around outside Harcourts on Hilton Avenue, had his Sharks flag out today to show his team spirit. Go Sharks!

Image supplied by Harcourts Hilton.

On Saturday 28 July it was wonderful to welcome over 350 grandparents to the school. The day started with a chapel service followed by tea, and then a formal welcome in the Theatre where some of our musicians performed. Grandparents' Day is a special day in our calendar and our grandparents are an important part of the Hilton family.

Grandparents had travelled from as far as Cape Town, Gauteng, and out of country to be with us for this special occasion. Their presence was much appreciated by the boys of the school and Chris Walley (Form I) gave a wonderful tribute to them in the Theatre.

Pictured here are Campbell Crowe with Robert and Trish Williamson and James and Pauline Crowe.

News and photograph supplied by Hilton College.

Grace College Business Studies pupils went on a seven day tour to Johannesburg and surrounds over the July holidays. Various prominent businesses and historical sites were visited. These include the Spar Distribution Centre, ABI, Jewel Africa, Nissan Manufacturing Plant, SABC, Snackworks/Willards in Rosslyn as well as the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, Newton, Sterkfontein Caves and Sun City. Our pupils and staff were hosted by Bealieu College during their stay and over 2100 kilometres were travelled.

This was a memorable experience and our thanks go to Mrs. Lisa Akerman, for organising this tour.

News and image submitted by Grace College in Hilton, KZN.

Pictured here: Grace College Business Studies pupils with Mrs Akerman at the Sterkfontein Caves.

The school leavers from Trinity Church Hilton wanted to raise funds to upgrade the Youth Centre at Lily of the Valley Children's Village. Someone very kindly gave them a donation in exchange for their cleaning up the Old Howick roadside below World's View. They would like to thank the traffic department for their assistance.

We have it on good authority that Pasella's TV crew will soon be visiting our village, so well done to all for the cleaning up and we hope more people get involved!

Laddsworth Primary School encouraged its pupils to do something charitable for Madiba last week and two girls, Stella Joubert and Shannon Henderson in Grade 5 baked choc chip cookies which they sold in the main court of The Quarry Centre on Saturday 21 July 2012.

Their aim to raise funds for the Howick SPCA, and not only did they sell all their biscuits but also received donations to equal the R500.00 which was donated to the SPCA today.

Well done to Stella and Shannon!

News and images shared by Belinda Henderson.