Morning Mirror Edition 190 - 29/ 5/ 2006




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WHAT JOY IT GAVE US TO ATTEND THE 21ST BIRTHDAY OF A YOUNG ZIMBABWEAN IN LONDON !!

A TRADITIONAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN ZIMBABWE, OF THE 18 TO 21 YEAR OLDS IS MOST OFTEN HELD AT HOME AMDIST THE MANY ANCIENT FRIENDS OF THE PARENTS WITH NAUGHT BUT A HANDFUL OF YOUNG PEOPLE - THE FRIENDS OF THE CELEBRANT.

THESE DAYS SADLY FOR THE PARENTS LEFT BEHIND, MOST OF OUR YOUNG SCHOOL LEAVERS HAVE FLED THE COOP AND ARE HAPPILY SETTLED IN FAR OFF CLIMES. AND SO WITH MORE CONTEMPORARIES OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY THAN AT HOME, A LONDON BIRTHDAY BASH IS A JOYOUS OCCASION.

LONDON'S YOUNG ZIMBABWEANS ARE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED IN A VARIETY OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL POSITIONS. LABOURERS, BRICKIES, CARPENTERS, NANNIES, CLERKS, WAITRESSES, BARMEN, LAWYERS, ACCOUNTANTS, VETS AND DOCTORS.

THEY CAME FROM FAR AND WIDE TO BE TOGETHER, FROM SURREY, ESSEX, WIMBLEDON AND PADDINGTON. FROM CROYDON, ST JOHNS WOOD, TWICKENHAM AND TOTTENHAM. ALL GATHERING AT A WELL KNOWN ZIMBABWEAN LOCAL CALLED 'GJS' IN COLLIERS-WOOD.

DOZENS OF YOUNGSTERS ARRIVED AFTER A HARD WEEKS WORK, ON THE TUBE, ON THE TRAIN, VIA THE WONDERFUL OLD LONDON BLACK TAXIS. FULL OF HOPE AND HAPPINESS ABOUT THE FUTURE, LOOKING FORWARD TO RENEWING OLD ACQUAINTANCES AND TO SEEING FRIENDLY FACES FROM HOME.

AMONG THE GUESTS WERE SOME MOMS WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE 'CARING' CONUNDRUM, A SAD NECESSITY OF ZIMBABWEAN LIFE WHERE HOMES ARE SPLIT, FAMILIES DIVIDED, AS MORE AND MORE ZIMBABWEANS FIND IT NECESSARY TO WORK IN THE UK FOR SIX MONTHS IN THE YEAR TO MAKE ENDS MEET.

TOASTS WERE MADE. SPEECHES DELIVERED AMIDST TEARS FROM THE OLDIES (ESPECIALLY THE MOMS !!)

AN ASSORTMENT OF STRANGE NEW DRINKS WERE TRIED, 'SPRINGBOKS' "SNAKE SPIT" SHOOTERS AND CIDERS, CONVIVIALITY FLOWED AS DID THE DRAUGHT BEER AND THE TASTY SNACKS.

WE WATCHED THESE YOUNGSTERS, OUR HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF ZIMBABWE, AS THEY BATTLE BRAVELY FAR AWAY FROM HOME.

THEY LIVE, SOME OF THEM, ON THE SMELL OF AN OIL RAG, BUT THEIR LOVE FOR LIFE AND LIBERTY GLOWS STRONG.

NOBODY IN THE LATEST GEAR, NOT ENOUGH MONEY FOR THAT, MUCH MORE IMPORTANT TO SAVE FOR TRIPS BACK HOME TO SEE THE FOLKS.

ASK ANY ONE OF THEM WHERE THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE AND THEY SAY, OF COURSE, THEY LOVE LONDON, BUT WHEN THINGS CHANGE IN THEIR BELOVED ZIMBABWE, AND PEACE AND STABILITY AND SOME SORT OF NORMALCY REIGNS AGAIN, AND IT IS TIME TO SETTLE DOWN AND RAISE A FAMILY , THEY WILL BE COMING HOME !!


CONGRATULATIONS



BIRTHS
Richard and Ashleigh Worsley are pleased to announce the birth of Dayne Alan in Harare on 24th May.
Josh happy he has a brother for a batting partner.
global@zol.co.zw


CONDOLENCES

With Deepest Sympathy to the families of the following




SYMPATHY MESSAGES


Please kindly note that the Memorial Service for Mr A.C. Thompson will be held on Wednesday 14th June at 3.30 p.m. at:
Church of Ascension
Leander Avenue
Bulawayo


HEMANS
Judy, beloved wife of Trevor, and loving mother of Jennifer, Michael, Valerie and Barry

DICK ISAAC
PASSED AWAY IN THE ATHOL EVANS, HARARE ON FRIDAY 26TH MAY 2004.
My dearest Uncle Dick,
You and Auntie Peg were always there for us. Will be greatly by missed by Sandy, Storm, Kelly and Scott. Deepest Condolences to Larraine and Tony.
Sandy Linder
Tel : 241277



MEMORIAL SERVICE - A.C. THOMPSON
A Memorial Service for the late Andrew Charles Thompson will be held at the Church of the Ascension, Leander Avenue, Hillside, Bulawayo, on Wednesday, 14th June, at 3.30 p.m.



MEMORIAL SERVICE - INEZ CALDERWOOD

A Memorial Service for the late Inez Calderwood will be held at St John's Cathedral on Friday, 9th June, at 3.30 p.m.

KEN MACDONALD
Deepest sympathy to Marion, sharon, Elise and Ian on the passing of Ken Macdonald, well known and respected surgeon, in Bulawayo on Monday 22 May 2006



CONDOLENCES
Sincere condolences to the family of Ken Macdonald, retired surgeon and director of Matabele Steam Laundry. Our thoughts are with Mrs Macdonald, Sharon, Elise, Ian, Graham and Michele, Frankie, Jay, Romy, Scott, Kyle and Jemma
The Management and Staff of Matabele Steam Laundry

ANNOUNCEMENT
The memorial Service for the late Ken Macdonald will take place at Farley's Chapel at 2.30pm on Monday 29 May 2006. No flowers by request.

MARK PIETERS

Loving husband of Lyn and father of Martin and Tracey and father in law of Candy and Derek . Grandfather of Matthew, Meghan, Camryn and Jason. Sadly passed away on 22nd May 2006. Mark will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Beloved husband of Lyn. My world will be so empty without you. I will treasure all our special memories. You were a very special person. Rest in peace my love. I love you all the world. Greatest Father and friend of Martin, an empty space that will never be filled, my memories of us together will be with me wherever I may go, I hope to be half the father you were. I love you dad, thanks for everything, love Martin.
Condolences
Mark Pieters
Mark touched our lives in a very special way. He will always be remembered, sadly missed and his presence will remain with us forever. Our sincere condolences go to Lynne, Martin, Tracey and the whole family. With much love Chris, Gloria, Cilla and Christopher.
Condolences
Mark Pieters
To the best Dad and Grandpa in the world. You were so special to us, you always made us laugh. Thank you for all the memories you shared with us. We will never forget you, you will always be in our hearts and thoughts forever. All our love, hugs and kisses from your heartbroken daughter Tracey, son-in-law Derek and grandchildren Matthew and Meghan.
Condolences
Mark Pieters
Dearest Aunty Lyn, Martin, Candy, Tracey, Derek and kids our thoughts are with you all. Mark was a very special person to us all he was such fun to be with. He will be sadly missed but by us all. He will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

MARK PIETERS - DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO LYN AND FAMILY FROM RONNIE AND HOPPY



MEMORIAL SERVICE - A.C. THOMPSON

A Memorial Service for the late Andrew Charles Thompson will be held at the Church of the Ascension, Leander Avenue, Hillside, Bulawayo, on Wednesday, 14th June, at 3.30 p.m.



MEMORIAL SERVICE - INEZ CALDERWOOD
A Memorial Service for the late Inez Calderwood will be held at St John's Cathedral on Friday, 9th June, at 3.30 p.m.


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