Thursday: 03 July 2003

This site will be updated on: 10 July  2003 at 17:00

Lifestyle - Leefstyl

• Give them hugs, not drugs
• Vakansiepret
• Gesoek: Mevrou Boland Vallei
• Men should have check-ups

THE "Ke Moja - No Thanks, I'm Fine!" drug awareness programme was launched nationwide recently and at the Office of the Department of Welfare in Paarl the theme was "Let's talk about Drugs".

Social worker for Drug Wise, Anna-Marie McGregor, spoke to parents as well as members of the Paarl East Welfare Forum on combatting this problem by speaking out

and recognising the risks associated with drug use.

Cape Town is considered the capital with the worst drug-related crime problems in the country.

This project will empower at-risk youth to make responsible choices by providing them with accurate information and drug awareness resistance skills.

According to statistics, drug users in South Africa are getting younger. A survey done recently showed that one fifth of primary school children tried drugs and alcohol in 2002.

The roll-out of the "Ke Moa" programme this year is being funded by the National Department for Social Development and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in partnership with the Central Drug Authority.

DIE Meulstraat Biblioteek in die Paarl bied hierdie vakansie 'n prettige program vir die jongspan aan, om hulle onder ma se voete uit te hou!

Maandag is dit van 10:00 af Storietyd vir die gespitste oortjies en Dinsdag word daar vanaf 09:30 papierblommetjies gemaak. Die kleintjies moet onthou om hul eie skêre te bring.

Woensdag bied die Vriende van die Biblioteek 'n poppespel, "Frieda se Poppekas", om 10:00 by die Lutherse Kerk in Meulstraat aan.

Kaartjies vir dié vertoning is R4,50 vir 'n kaartjie vooraf gekoop by die biblioteek (807-4871), R5 by die deur en R4 per kaartjie vir 'n groep van tien.

Donderdag 10 Julie is daar speletjies en inkleur om 09:30, met 'n videovertoning Vrydag om 09:30.

DIE Mev Boland Vallei kompetisie vind vanjaar die tweede keer plaas. Vroue wat geskei of getroud is, oud of jonk, weduwees en al kan nog inskryf. Deelname is gratis.

Die kroning is op 14 Augustus in die Paarlse stadsaal.

Inskrywingsvorms is beskikbaar by The Chocolate Factory op Franschhoek (876-4096), Sporty Bears in Paarl (082-359-2842), Our Little People in New Orleans (862-0720) of Virgin Active (872-0630).

Die opbrengs van die kompetisie gaan vir Kansa en die Vigs-wesie projek van Ikhwezi. Navrae kan gerig word aan Sophie Adams, 868-1948.

THE Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) focuses on "Men's Health" during June and July through awareness and educational campaigns, highlighting self-examination and early detection, especially of prostate and testicular cancer.

During the "Men's Health" campaign; CANSA distributes information and promotes awareness of male cancers as early diagnosis can save a life.

If you are a male or know, love and care about someone who is, remember:

* All males over the age of 40 should have a PSA test annually (blood test to detect prostate irregularity)

* Know your body and how it works - if you notice a change consult your doctor

* Practice a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly, enjoy a diet low in fat and animal protein, don't smoke or drink

If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms consult a doctor:

* Difficulty in passing urine

* Frequent need to urinate, especially at night

* Difficulty in starting and stopping the urinary stream

* Blood in the urine

* Painful burning sensation when passing urine

Any of the above signs combined with pains in the lower back, upper thighs or pelvic area warrant a doctor's opinion.

Do the Smart Thing - have your prostate checked. For more information contact CANSA tollfree line 0800 22 66 22.