MORNING MIRROR EDITION 213 5 November 2006 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com +++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! Please ensure you make the effort to pay for your adverts. All monies raised from the payment of advertising on the Mirror go towards Zimbabwe's precious "old" folk in on way or another. For information on how to pay for your advert email - magskriel@mac.com +++++++++ IN THIS EDITION 1 AUNTY POPPYS PANIC BAG 2 NOTICES 3 CONGRATULATIONS 4 CONDOLENCES 5 BULAWAYO NEWS 6 For sale a) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES b) VEHICLES c) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED d) SITUATIONS VACANT e) MISCELLANEOUS 7 TIDBITS ++++++++++ AUNTY POPPYS PANIC BAG Rummaging through my handbag last night in vain pursuit of my lipstick, i was the subject of a lot of derisive remarks from the male fraternity ably lead by HEEHOO. Men hate women's handbags with a passion (except when they are used to keep that same mans car keys, spectacles, wallet etc !!) and my elegant faux leather reticule was being derisively called "The Black Hole of Calcutta" Now I hope , after that remark, that he will be reincarnated and brought back as my dear departed Great Uncle George. The reason being that Great Uncle George has the distinction of being married to an amazing lady - my Great Aunty Poppy!! Aunty Poppy was a legend in Rhodesia as it was then. She was called Poppy because she was one of twins and was nearly born in a potty in the back of an ox wagon near Penhalonga..... Aunty Poppy was well known for many reasons, one being that she and Uncle George lived in the very first "Paper House" on the Gaika Mine near Que Que. (Forgive me for using the old names, but we are going back quite a few years here !!) But that's another story and I will keep it for another time. However one of Aunty Poppy's claims to fame was her amazing "Panic Bag", her portmanteau of gargantuan proportions, which used to accompany her everywhere, even to tea with the Queen. !! In those days one needed a panic bag. Those were the days of the low level bridges in Rhodesia when one could be stuck on the side of a road for days, waiting for the rivers to subside. (We had good rains in those days) Those were the days when ones fridge comprised an open cupboard covered in small wire gauze, with water dripping past it !! As kids we delighted in rummaging trough Aunty Poppy's panic bag, although this treat was closely linked to good behaviour. I will always remember her beautiful hat pin, the end featuring a magnificent Madagascan pearl, this hat pin was seen in use many times, most often firmly pinned in her hat, worn at all times, a grim little grey hat with a small brim, to keep her milky white complexion from being afflicted by the sun, but we did have occasion once to see it firmly inserted into the bottom of a callous fellow who tried to steal her precious pocket book. Of course every Grand Dame had an elegant beautifully decorated bottle of smelling salts, and if we were very good, Gavin and I were sometimes allowed a tiny whiff of this heady draught. In that ridiculous reticule Aunty Poppy was known to carry a book of matches, a primus stove, and a pitch cresset which is an olden day version of a torch !! Of course there were dozens of oils, balms, elixirs and embrocations used to treat anything from a centipede sting to a woozy throat. There were endless vials and phials that we were not allowed to touch under threat of death, quinine tonic for malaria, tea-tree oil for cuts and abrasions. If we were very very good we were sometimes allowed a tiny sip of Uncle George's special Mint Julep which was carried always, just in case Uncle George was found suffering from any illness, ailment or malady ..... Crochet hooks with fine bone handles, knitting needles with mother of pearl tops, a teeny weeny sewing kit with gossamer silk embroidery threads, an engraved silver hip flask with cut glass drinking vessel attached by a fine intricately designed silver chain. Of course if we caught Aunty Poppy on a very good day she would allow us to open, slowly and carefully, the chamois leather and filigris sliver case which contained Uncle George's monocle, and sometimes we were even allowed to handle the tiny embossed gold case which carried Aunty Poppys pince nez ... The portmanteau itself was a work of art, rather large to say the least but crafted from the finest tapestry with handcrafted Moroccan leather elbows. The family crest was of course intricately tooled onto a leather tag with a silver padlock designed specially to thwart my brother and I !! And so, to all you men who hate your wife's purses, handbags, clutch bags, valises, call them what you will, just be glad that you were not born 100 years ago, when women were forced to carry their entire lives around with them. And of course right at the bottom of that Gladstone Bag, was "the shawl" always hauled out when a little persons eyes became sleepy, and the thumb began to creep into the mouth. It must have been woven by a fairy it was so soft and so warm, smelling slightly of mothballs mixed with eau de cologne, the smell of which, to this day, evokes wonderful childhood memories of an amazing Lady. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++ NOTICES REACH FOR THE STARS " A CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION " DINNER AND DANCE HOSTED BY FALCON COLLEGE & LILFORDIA SCHOOL ON FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2006 AT HARRY MARGOLIS HALL TIME 7.30 P.M. FIVE STAR CUISINE MUSIC BY ELLIE WARREN AND ROB OSBORNE $50 MILLION DRAW MAJOR LIFESTYLE AUCTION TICKETS $25,000 A HEAD PLEASE CONTACT JOAN BANCROFT TEL: 088 - 346/229/331/332 OR E-MAI L : bursar@falconcollege.com ++++++++++++++++++++++ THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON A sparkling comedy Is to be presented at the Bulawayo Theatre By Petra High School students On WEDNESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER?? Grannies night Tickets available from Annette. Call 244363 (evenings) THURSDAY 23rd. NOVEMBER A Gala night in aid of the Bulawayo Island Hospice Tickets available from the theatre booking office from Nov.13th. FRIDAY 24th. NOVEMBER Tickets available from the theatre booking office from Nov. 13th. ++++++++++++++++ S.O.A.P. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved for their very hard work before and particularly during, the 'Fair and Fire' which was held at Whitestone School on the 29th October. Special thanks also to the public and firms of Bulawayo for your continued support. It is all of YOU that enable S.O.A.P. to continue caring for the golden oldies of this town. +++++++ The Chairman and Committee of The Haven (shelter for Abused and Battered Women and their children) wish to thank all the extremely generous donors of toys and clothes which they have kindly given us for the victims of abuse and their children. They arrive at the home with nothing and some are heavily pregnant. They are housed, fed and clothed and treated by our friendly doctors who do not charge for their services. They are also given counselling. Once again thank you all. ++++++++ CHARITY POKER EVENT - 11TH NOVEMBER 2006 if you are a keen poker player and would like to participate in this competition, then here is your chance to have a flutter, with prize money estimated at $600 000-00 you have to be in it to win it. This promises to be a fun event for more information Contact Michael 091 234 096 or Harry 091 287 150 +++++++++ The Bulawayo Diabetic Association invites all who are interested to come and join us on Saturday, 18th November 2006 @ Municipals Bowling green _ Moray Rd/23rd Ave @ 14.00 hrs to celebrate World Diabetic Day. Fee : $2000-00 per person, bowls loan : $200-00 per set (4 woods) Braai fires for a bring and braai afterwards, Please bring wood if you can. see you there Dennis A. e mail - shelden@mweb.co.zw +++++++ MARLEY TILES NEEDED FOR EDITH DULY. ANY AMOUNT, ANY COLOUR ANY SIZE, WE NEED TO PATCH OUR FLOORS TO KEEP THEM CLEAN AND HYGIENIC. PLEASE DIG IN YOUR GARAGES, ATTICS, POCKETS, AND HELP US TO REPAIR OUR FLOORS. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. WE ALSO NEED MORE EASY CHAIRS, LIGHT PRETTY CURTAINS AND PICTURES FOR OUR WALLS. SPRING IS HERE THE GRASS IS RIZ I WONDER WHERE OUR BENEFACTORS IZ ? E MAIL magskriel@mac.com ++++++++++ PRESS RELEASE International Images Film Festival For Women comes to the City of Kings on 17 Nov 2006 IIFF kicks off with a grand opening ceremony at the National Gallery in Bulawayo After the reception guests will be treated to the Swedish film DEADLINE. This is imaginative journalism at its best On Sat 18 Nov at 14 h in the National Gallery in Bulawayo screenings begin with the film from S Korea MY MOTHER THE MERMAID At 16h audiences will have a chance to see two Zimbabwe short films produced by Nyarai films and Women Filmmakers of Zimbabwe. These are the award winning Peretera Maneta and Growing Stronger - NOT TO BE MISSED Screening at the National Gallery will end with the Swiss film RYNA at 18h a film about strong family ties On Sat 18 Nov At 15h the French film CLEAN will be screened at Rainbow City 4. Superstar Maggie Cheung gives an amazing performance in this film The Mini Film Festival is set to intrigue, delight and challenge, the audience with this year-s theme -Women With Standards.- The films being showcased at the Festival tell in their own different ways the standards women set for themselves and the standards society sets for them. Take time off from your busy schedule Sit back and ENJOY Admission at Nat Gallery in Bulawayo and Rainbow City 4 $400 Catalogues on sale at National Gallery $500 Remember IF YOU MISS IIFF YOU MISS OUT IIFF Mini Film Festival in Bulawayo (17|18 November) PROGRAMME 17 Nov. 18:30hrs Rainbow City 4: Deadline (Sweden) by invitation. Reception at the National Gallery in Bulawayo at 17 30 hrs 18 Nov. 14:00 National Gallery in Bulawayo: My Mother the Mermaid (S Korea) 18 Nov. 16:00 National Gallery in Bulawayo: ZIFT short film: Growing Stronger; Peretera Maneta 18 Nov. 18:00 National Gallery in Bulawayo: Ryna ( Switzerland) 18 Nov. 15:00 Rainbow City 4: Clean (France) ++++++++ CRAFT FAIR Date: 11th November 2006 Venue: Zimbabwe Academy of Music For stand bookings and more information please contact: Audrey Thompson 61507 (between 5 and 7 pm) ++++++++++++ Wanted Leaving or wanting to get rid of engineering or woodworking tools, machinery or garden tools. Perhaps you would care to donate them to ABILITIES. ABILITIES is a sheltered workshop, in Bulawayo, for physically disabled adults. Contact Malcolm Ross mross@mweb.co.zw or Tele 64305 or 011 61 51 22 ========== Get your e mail copy of Bulawayo's functions calendar from Ceri e mail functionshq@gatorzw.co.uk ======== THE BULAWAYO SHELTER needs firewood donation for its main kitchen stove - we can collect any off-cuts, chips, old gum poles, in fact anything that can burn, from your factory or home. If you can help please phone the Superintendent, Peter Machida on 79983, or Myles Thompson on 256270, and we will arrange to come and collect. Thank you. ++++++++ PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO & THE BULAWAYO CLUB present A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Friday 17 November at 6.00 p.m. Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville' in a new DVD recording on a large screen plus snacks and three-course dinner. Cash bar. Tickets $7000.00. Available from the Academy of Music, the Club and PAB committee members from Thursday 2 November - All bookings must be made by midday on WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER. +++++++++++ FANTASY- FAIRYTALE FUN DAY!! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! LOTS OF FUN COMPETITIONS! TEDDY BEARS?PICNIC AND JUMPING CASTLE! FOOD STALLS, BAR AND SHOOTER STAND! MUSIC, FANCY DRESS AND MORE! TRY YOUR SKILL AT SHOOTING! POT OF GOLD & PIGEON RACING! KIDS UNDER 12 FREE!!!!! Where: Bulawayo Polo X club, Old Esgodini Rd. When: 25 November 2006 at 3-30PM IN AID OF SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICE MEDICAL TRUST FUND AND THE BULAWAYO SPORTMANS? FLYING CLUB TICKETS $ 1000 per adult children U12 free, but must be accompanied by an adult. CONTACT: LES HUNT: 011630204/281340 SHANNON: 091210834 +++++++++++++ Life on Canvas Exhibition Featuring TRIBIA Artists Yolanda Joubert - Matthew Love - Duncan Watson Sunday 3rd December 2006 at The Nesbitt Castle Champagne Breakfast at 9am Exhibition from 9am to 12pm For Booking Enquiries Contact Chloe on 70589 or 72821 Cash Bar - Regret no children under 12 - Proceeds of ticket sales to charity +++++++++ GARDEN PARK We are seeking second hand garden furniture good enough to be re- sprayed and utilised for the old folk in the Guest House at Garden Park. They are really desperate for some tables and chairs in their outside garden area! Please contact me Sharleen Nel on 287592, 011616669 and i will gladly collect it. +++++++++ OLD MILTONIANS WILL BE HOLDING A CHRISTMAS FAIR ON SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, FROM 10AM ONWARDS MAKE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EASY THIS YEAR! IF YOU WISH TO EXHIBIT, PLEASE CONTACT MAUREEN JOCKS ON 230127 OR 091 245 566 GATE TAKINGS WILL GO TO EDITH DULY ++++++++++ CRIME AWARENESS BULAWAYO UPDATE written and compiled by Tracey Burns 03/11/06 FOR A FULL REPORT E MAIL ============ DOMESTIC WAGES We have contacted Ministry of Labour twice now and on both occasions they have denied any wage increase, insisting that it is "merely a rumour". Karl Hurry ++++++++++ Thembelihle is a "Halfway House" for patients with complications of AIDS who, although ill, do not need (and cannot afford) admission to expensive hospitals for treatment, yet are too sick for care at home. They may have ulcers and skin diseases, diarrhoea and dehydration, severe nerve pains and poor nutrition. Their families may live in small crowded houses and are already burdened with chronic shortages of food and fuel, constantly rising costs of all necessities and may lack the skills to treat their ill relatives. This is where Thembelihle can help It is a nursing home in Mpopoma which provides appropriate nursing care, good nutrition and support by skilled staff in a peaceful environment at minimal cost. Relatives are also counselled and shown in a practical way how to look after the patient when well enough to go home. It is a non-Government organisation (NGO) which does not receive regular financial support from Government sources, nor from the Global HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB fund. We have received much help from Rotary, Churches, Tudor Trust, MAC and NAC and other organisations and individuals but now these sources are drying up and Thembelihle is faced with a crisis. We need ongoing funding for staff and every day expenses - about US$15 000 per month. Can any of your readers suggest potential donors whom we could contact? If so please contact Mrs A Mangena (Manager) Tel Byo 405350 (or) Mrs Carol Gillett Tel Byo 242164 Email cgillett@netconnect.co.zw (or) Dr A O Pugh Tel Byo 252125 Email alanpugh@zol.co.zw +++++++++ ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE DRINKING ? You dont have to drink to suffer from alcoholism. Are you confused, depressed and nervous ? Are you losing sleep ? Are fears overwhelming you ? Do you feel sorry for yourself ? Do you refuse invitations to family and social functions ? Do you take your frustrations out on others ? Are you resentful ? Do you lie and try to cover up the drinking problem ? Are you ashamed of your situation ? There is help available for you in AlAnon Phone 011 218 314 Tuesday evenings 7.30 pm Christ The King Church, corner of Matopos Rd and Cecil Avenue (entrance off Oxford Road), Hillside, Bulawayo. Thursday lunchtime 1 pm (or as near as) Mini Street Methodist Church , corner of 11th Avenue (entrance in small gate to the house), Bulawayo. +++++++ The Church of Ascension in Hillside, Bulawayo, will be holding it's Annual Fete on; Saturday: 25th November, 2006 From:................ 9.00am --- 4.00pm At:........ The Church of Ascension, Kent Road Hillside. We would like to invite all Crafts Persons, Caterers or any other members of the community, who are interested in taking a stall for the day to contact: Tish Rose on Tel 241969 We hope to involve as many people from the community of Bulawayo as possible, to make this a day of Celebration and Thanks-giving for all the many blessings we have received throughout this very difficult year. Please feel free to contact me on the number above, if you have any brilliant ideas you may wish to launch !! For..... "In Him, All things are possible......to those who believe!" Further details will be published on Morning Mirror at regular intervals, in the coming months. We look forward to an overwhelmingly positive response! Thank you. +++++++++ Come & Play Pre-school proudly presents annual school play entitled: "HOW IT ALL BEGAN..." Date: Tuesday 14th November 2006 (one evening only) Venue: Bulawayo Theatre Tickets available at Bulawayo Theatre from Monday 6th November 2006, 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours. For more details please call: 09-242752 or 011606414 DON'T MISS OUT! +++++++++ C.B.C. Please don't forget our New Year's Eve party on 31st December 2006! Live entertainment and great food will be available Promises to be an enjoyable evening and a super way to start the New Year More information will be available shortly when details are finalised - watch this space! ++++++ FUNDRAISERS Our next fundraiser is on the 25 November 2006, mark it in your diaries. FANTASY & FAIRYTALE EVENING DATE: 25 NOVEMBER 2006 VENUE: BYO POLO X CLUB TIME: 3-30PM UNTIL LATE Dress as the character on your ticket, lots of kids games and good music to party too until the wee hours! Bar and catering available. For more info contact: Les 011630204 or Shan 091210834 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ 3 CONGRATULATIONS Subject: CONGRATULATIONS - BIRTH McGowan (nee Rice) Congratulations to Kim and Bob on the birth of their firstborn, Robert John, at Westville Hospital, Natal. Well done, and love from all the family. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ 4 CONDOLENCES It is with great sorrow that we advise that one of our honorary life members of APC Zimbabwe, Ephraim Chamba, died on Friday as a result of a car accident. Ephraim had extensive experience in radio, television and print media. From 1960-1970 he was employed by the Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation and rose to the position of senior announcing - producer. In 1971 he joined Associated Holdings as manager of their African division in their operations called Advertising Promotions Ltd. He was responsible for planning and producing radio programmes; trained and supervised announcers; wrote and produced radio plays and was the author and producer of the first radio serial (Soap Opera) broadcast daily - Monday to Friday. In 1972 he was promoted to the position of director in the group. At Independence in 1980, he was invited to take up the post of National Representative and Public Relations at Zimbabwe Newspapers, co-ordinating advertising, marketing and PR for the Herald, Sunday Mail, the Chronicle, Sunday News, Manica Post and Kwayedza. In 1984 he was offered a more lucrative position as Group PR Executive by the TA Group of Companies. He held this position until 1994 when he asked for an early retirement package. He was then Group PR Senior Executive. At the time of his death he was self- employed as a PR Consultant and had both local and international clients. Ephraim travelled extensively throughout Africa as well as to Europe, USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, and the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles. He was involved in many organisations on a voluntary basis and was the Patron of the Zimbabwe Dance Council. He was a keen gardener and enjoyed watching soccer and going to the theatre. Ephraim leaves a wife and three children to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. +++++++ Obituary: Kenneth Devlin Jackson Message from Jenny Jackson What I'd like to ask please Eddy, and this may be a bit late but I've only now found your web-site, but I wonder if you could please put a notice up for the passing-away of my dearest husband of 33 years, Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Devlin Jackson, of 101 Volunteer Reserve Squadron, Bulawayo. He passed away on New Year's Day last year (01/01/2005). If any of his squadron's members would like to e-mail me, I would be very grateful to hear from them. Ken was the Honorary Secretary of the Rhodesia Railways Museum in Bulawayo, and an active member of the Military Historical Society. He was a friend of the MOTHS, being their regular Quiz-presenter in Bulawayo. He was also a well-known presenter of various programs with Rhodesia Television, and an active member of the Bulawayo Theatre. He presented the popular Armchair Safari with Viv Wilson of Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage outside Bulawayo. Once again, if anyone knows someone connected with these bodies and would like to contact me, I will love to hear from them. More specifically, I would like any help in contacting anyone connected with Rhodesia Television who may know how I can reach Mr. Val Lunn, Production Manager at RTV, Bulawayo. I am attaching a photo I have of Ken in his uniform, but I would have preferred to attach one Thank you so much Eddy, and go well. Chat soon, and warmest regards, Jenny Messages & information can be sent to Jenny on jenjaxon@hotmail.com Sincere thanks to Jenny You can shed tears that he has gone or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back or you can open your eyes and see all hes left. Your heart can be empty because you cant see him or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that hes gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what he want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Rest in Peace Ken Anon. +++++++++ In Memoriam of Jamna Giga - Mum lovingly remembered - Inky, Kusum, Sheila and Prafula ++++++++++ WE OFFER SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING LIONG KWA YUNG JOSEPH (GRANNY MOY) AIDEN MARAIS BRIDGET ROBAS FRANK HOPE BENJAMIN PILLAY LYNDON BRUTON MARAH MOYO +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ 5 BULAWAYO NEWS LA GONDOLA RESTAURANT !! According to Heehoo La Gondola Restaurant, in 1974, was the only restaurant in Zimbabwe where you could get a four course meal after 2 a.m. in the morning. One could arrive unannounced with a large group of revellers at the most unearthly hours, order a magnificent meal, dance to the excellent discotheque that never closed, until all hours. It was a Bulawayo icon that attracted enormous jealousy from the Harare jet set who never had anything that came close to competing! And there was never a cover charge! The Steak 44 as will many of the other Gondies dishes, will go down in history I gather. Tony Di Prinzio was always the most perfect Mein Host in the world. Most of Zimbabwe's major business deals were clinched in the early hours around the famous Gondies Bar, as were most of Bulawayo's more notorious divorces celebrated. Now I am not averse to La Gondola Restaurant being taken over by a Chinese Restaurant, in fact I love Chinese food and so does Hehoo, but we are extremely sad to say goodbye to La Gondola. Tish Di prinzio has done a fabulous job trying to keep it all going after Tonys death, but we must say farewell, say God Speed, say we will miss you, to Tish and Tony and Bulawayo's legendary La Gondola Restaurant in Grey Street. However Gondies bar is still operational and in full swing I believe !! +++++++ Thank You Colin, Merle, Ivor & Di, Would like to say a big thank you to all friends and family that made Colin & Ivor's 60th birthday party such a success, and for all the great gifts. Merle & Di would like to thank everybody for keeping it such a big surprise. A big thank-you to Patty Knox for all the decorations. Last of all but not least a big thank you to Andy, Mary and Bridge for flying in for the special night. Thank you all once again. ++++++ To all you wonderful people who support me Just to advise, I was offered a job on the very day I sent out my appeal and it is still to work from home and again to assist people. This time it is to help the elderly who need medical requirements due to insufficient help from some medical aids or tremendous short falls that they accumulate. So I am doing two jobs now from home, running Crime Awareness t/a Anti Hijack Trust Bulawayo which still needs your support and running the Micheala Rose Lowe Memorial Trust which is funded from other sources. Thank you for the offers and suggestions as to what I can do, and please, all keep in touch as usual. Tracey Burns +++++++ FOR SALE: TIMESHARE IN TROUTBECK FOR SALE. We have a week's timeshare in Troutbeck that we would like to sell as we are unable to make use of it. The week is week 46 of the year, ie: week of 13 November. Any interested parties please contact: Roy Thomson, Tel: (Byo) 76970 ++++++ Hi, im looking for my best friend from school. Her name is Eleni, she's 19 - soon to be 20 years old. I last saw her in 2000 as she left Bulawayo and moved to Jo'burg with her family where i lost contact with her. Anyone with information on her whereabouts please contact: MEGAN : 091351074 ++++++ PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT WE HAVE CONTACTED THE MINISTRY IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEW WAGES FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS AND THEY HAVE INFORMED US THAT IT IS ONLY A RUMOUR AND THEY HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY INCREASES AS YET. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE, AS THE MINISTRY ARE GETTING FRUSTRATED WITH ALL THESE RUMOURS. THANK YOU Shipping Department Taxidermy Enterprises +++++++ 1. YOUR ARTICLE ON BORROW STREET SWIMMING POOL HAS PROVOKED SOME INTERESTING STORIES. I CAN REMEMBER AS A PUPIL OF MILTON JUNIOR BACK IN 1949/50 HOW WE USED TO LINE UP AT SCHOOL WITH OUR TOWELS TUCKED UNDER OUR ARMS AND PROCEED IN DOUBLE FILE THROUGH THE SIDE GATE OF THE SCHOOL AND THEN THROUGH THE TURN STILE FOR OUR WEEKLY SWIMMING DOUBLE PERIOD. MR BRIDGES WAS THE SUPERINTENDENT. I WENT ON TO JOIN THE PIRATES SWIMMING CLUB UNDER THE CARE OF MISS JUDY DIAMOND WHO I THINK LATER MARRIED RONNIE HILL THE RHODESIAN RUGBY HOOKER. ONCE A YEAR WE WOULD DRESS UP AS PIRATES AND PARADE THROUGH BULAWAYO TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CLUB. BRIAN C. +++++++ I am a parent of a 12 year old daughter with Cerebral Palsy . I would like to make contact with other parents who have children with CP. My name is Kathie and I can be contacted on Cell No. 011 623926 or 886573 in Bulawayo. ++++++ Thanks for including our advert this week. We said the proceeds from sale of the dog kennel would be donated to Edith Duly WELL..... The gentleman who came to look at it offered $10 000 which we accepted but, when he went to make the payment to the Home, he added an additional $5 000.00. So, Receipt No. 8 dated 2 November 2006 is for the amount of $15 000,00. HOW LUCKY COULD WE BE???? Very best wishes and thanks from John & Margaret L ++++++++ NEWS ON DOMESTIC WAGES IS THAT THEY HAVE NOT CHANGED !! But some other news - the policemen riding bicycles round town are authorised to stop vehicles they decide have crossed amber lights - no spot fine - court the next day!! Quote - "Because there are so many accidents at traffic lights"! +++++++++ Goodday Bulawayo ! As a southern African lover and a racing cars fan, do you know if some information and pictures about former Rhodesian racetracks (Kumalo/Bulawayo, Donnybrooke/Salisbury...) host of late Springbok series are available ? Best regards from Paris. Yves-Henri RANDIER From: yveshenri.randier@noos.fr +++++++++ Thanks for the great article on Borrow St baths,many a happy carefree schoolday were spent there,and even later in the late sixties,early seventies I well remember one stage of my life when I "was between jobs"!,Ian Armstrong and myself used to spend the whole morning and lunchtime there. The mornings were often arriving there direct from an all night session at the La Gondola and were used as a 'sleep time'.(The man in charge then's name slips me now,he was just before Mr Meal,a big strong man,whose son and daughter were both good swimmers). They used to 'kick out at about 8am but if you were good and hid away nicely down behind the filtration plant room he would let you 'sleep it off' 'til they re opened at 9am? By the time the lunchtime session finished a and we were back to 'full-steam' it was back to "la Gondies" for a short lunchtime session before deciding which film to watch that afternoon?(decisions decisions decisions!). When I was a "Younger Boy" I used to go on holiday to Livingstone where I stayed with a lady Mrs Constance Law. Whilst there one day she showed me some pictures of old Bulawayo and amongst them were early pictures of Borrow St Baths. Her late husband had been involved in the building of them. It was amazing to see them,especially the one taken from just inside the turnstiles looking down over the length of the pool. Obviously the pool was more or less the same but what was incredible was that all the trees that now towered over everything were only about a foot or so high!,all those lovely pine trees which one had assumed were always there and 'that 'high. Unfortunately I never thought of asking her for a copy and wonder what ever happened to them?,Yours Geoff Crimes +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ 6 For sale a) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES I am looking to buy some land suitable for stables, but need to buy on a deed of sale arrangement over a short time frame. Please email me at bongo.fury@yahoo.com ++++++++ "Anthony and Gwen Lubbe are moving back to Bulawayo and are looking for a house to rent for early next year. The Hillside/Burnside area would be preferable. Please contact Anthony or Gwen on (Masvingo) 039 262239 or 262155 or Amanda Oldreive in Bulawayo on 470481-5. ++++++++++ Foreign professor seeking furnished house to rent from January 1 to June 1, in Suburbs, Hillside, Kumalo, Burnside or the surrounding areas. Contact Dennis at d_gaboury@yahoo.com. ========= 2 bedroomed flat in Kenilworth towers, ninth floor. Anyone interested, please contact Geoff at 68702 or e mail: fammedce@mweb.co.zw. +++++++++ Professional couple looking for a house to rent. Must have well maintained garden, four bedrooms (main en suite),. Swimming pool would be a welcome optional extra. Please call: 011 630 608 ++++++++++ Ex-farmers wanting to move to Bulawayo are looking for a house to rent as of the beginning of November, in Kumalo, Suburbs, Ilanda, Malindela areas. Property should be walled and gated. Reliable tenants and very keen gardeners. We will look after your home well. Please contact Yvonne: 091-242892 or Mel: 091-850638 +++++++++++ HOUSE FOR SALE IN HILLSIDE POOL, TENNIS COURT, DOUBLE CARPORT SET ON 2.5 ACRES CALL 091 314 916 ++++++++ HOUSE FOR SALE - BURNSIDE Brick under IBR 2 Bedrooms (built-in cupboards) 1 Bathroom - Separate toilet Fitted kitchen Lounge/diningroom combined - Glass sliding doors from lounge onto veranda Walled and gated Double lock-up garage Domestic quarters Workshop Laundry Very neat secluded home. For viewing details please email: outpost@mweb.co.zw +++++++ my husband and I are very keen on buying a property in the eastern areas of bulawayo with a home that needs a lot of redecoration and repair as this is what we really enjoy doing , if you are selling a home like this please email me the details and i will phone you as soon as possible - email address - byozimbo@yahoo.com +++++++ Please could you help me? I am looking for either a 2 - 3 bedroom garden flat or an affordable house 2 - 3 bedroom, (but with no pool), as I have a 3 year old boy. The areas that I am interested in are: Avondale Strathaven Mount Pleasant Kensington Belvedere Gun hill Alexandra Park Belgravia Rent wise, I am looking at about 45 - 60 thousand dollars a month, we can always negotiate if something comes up for more that 60 thousand dollars. I have to find something urgent, before the end of this month. Please help. My cell no is 011 212 446 and my husbands is 091 684 728 (Adrian David), and you can email me on this address. ++++++++ PROFESSIONAL HUNTER WANTING A COTTAGE TO RENT IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE CONTACT 239263 OR (C) 011 614640 ++++++ Executive house for rent in Kumalo. 1. 3 bedrooms 2. Lounge with side study 3. Dining room 4. Kitchen with fitted cupboards and double sink 5. Bathroom with toilet and shower and another separate toilet 6. 2 Bedroomed cottage 7. Triple lockup garage and workshop 8. 3 bedroomed staff quarters 9. Swimming pool and outside gazebo 10. Full security features Contact Shadreck on 091360370 / 011439779 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ b) VEHICLES MITSUBISHI LANCER FOR SALE YEAR 1998 ( FULL HOUSE ) 1600 GXEi, FUEL INJECTED EXECUTIVE VEHICLE AIR CON, POWER STEERING, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, CD FRONT LOADER, CENTRAL LOCKING, METALLIC SILVER IN COLOUR 1 OWNER SINCE NEW ( SINGAPORE IMPORT ) EXCELLENT CONDITION !!!!!!! Enquiries : 09 - 76333 Mobile : 011 613 771 E Mail : jack@zol.co.zw ++++++++++ BMW FOR SALE Lovely BMW 1994, 316i Dolphin shape. Only done 188 000km and has only ever had two woman owners. Reliable and in good condition. Phone: 011 406322, 011 403061, or 09 240860 ++++++++++++ TOYOTA DOUBLE CAB FOR SALE 3ltr Toyota Raider Double cab, 2002 model. Only done 118 000km, has all the mod cons and is in very good condition. Phone: 011 406322, 011 403061, or 09 240860. +++++++ VEHICLES WANTED Body on wheels Non runner pick ups or small cars for cash Cell: 091 231 759 091 905 397 +++++++++ VEHICLES WANTED Mazda 323, Nissan Sunny, Toyota Corolla or similar small car for cash Cell: 091 231 759 091 905 397 ++++++++++ VEHICLES WANTED Pick Up or Double Cab for Cash Cell: 091 231 759 091 905 397 +++++++++ Morris Minor "1000" for sale 1957 Morris Minor - 2 door, pale green. Mostly restored with many new spares fitted in 1995/6, hardly driven since 1997. Four new tyres fitted and brakes recently overhauled. A little attention still needed to carpets and upholstery. Very economical and fun to drive - ideal first car. Phone 023 406 881 ++++++ Vehicle wanted to replace accident-damaged truck: Toyota Venture, small twin-cab or similar passenger and goods-carrying vehicle. Mileage less than 150 000. Will pay by bank-certified cheque. 'Phone Alfa (Pvt.) Ltd. at 09 - 70018. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ c) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED Lift Wanted Bulawayo to Jhb. Granny needs a lift to Johannesburg around the end of Nov. beginning of Dec? I will pay my way, share driving whatever. Lift wanted Jhb to Bulawayo Anyone got family coming up for Christmas? I need a return lift up to Bulawayo around about 19th/20th Dec. Tel : 243085 gofor@gatorzw.co.uk ++++++ Lift wanted - Jhb to Byo any time after 08 November. Reply to : edelafr@mweb.co.zw ++++++++++ From: Dave Hatton Anyone going from Harare to Bulawayo on the 17 Nov or the weekend after that, please let me know. Thanks +++++++ Lift Wanted - Johannesburg to Bulawayo I am looking for a lift back to Bulawayo on December 21st. I am prepared to help with the driving, pay my way. Carole Aveley Tel : 243085 Bulawayo e-mail : gofor@gatorzw.co.uk +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++ d) SITUATIONS VACANT MANAGEMENT COUPLE required for a lodge on the Zambezi ( Zambian Side) close to Livingstone. Previous experience essential. Please email C.V. to info@waterberrylodge.com +++++++++ Nursery School teacher wanted.Must be qualified or have at least 5years experience. This is a half day position with school holidays off. Please e-mail your reply to The Head faymoh@mweb.co.zw ===== Female domestic worker available -Catherine has had to leave her employer as they are unable to afford the domestic wages. Catherine has references, she is a mature hard working person. telephone 484080 +++++++++++ THERE ARE VACANCIES FOR MECHANICS AND ELECTRICIANS TO WORK AT A LODGE IN MOZAMBIQUE. KNOWLEDGE OF BOAT MOTORS AND GENERATORS A PLUS. SALARY AROUND R4 500 PM. PLEASE CONTACT DENNIS JOCKS BY EMAIL ON jocksie@fastmail.fm ++++++++++ * * OPPORTUNITY FOR MISPLACED FARMER * * Must have knowledge of cattle. Call 472533 or 011437357 ++++++ 24 year old girl urgently looking for a vacancy Has experience in sales, accounts, general office work and is computer literate. Please call 091 907 113 ++++++++ Looking for a job? We're in Donnington. If you're accurate with figures & a lively person, call us. Nyama 4 Africa on 472533 & make an appointment to see Jewels. +++++++ Please advertise in your situations wanted, a 29 year old young energetic man looking for a stores manager/controller position. Has 8 years working experience, traceable references, drivers licence, computer literate, willing to travel. Telephone - 091355695. +++++++++ BOOKKEEPER We have been requested by a large casino concern based in Bulawayo, and with directors and shareholders in the United Kingdom and South Africa, to secure the services of a bookkeeper to trial balance. The applicant will have excellent knowledge of Sage Pastel, enjoy good communication skills and be prepared to work under pressure. Please submit your application to: Markham, Lewis & Company Accountants & Company Secretaries P O Box 1611 Bulawayo E-mail: celine@netconnect.co.zw ++++++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Ex Railway pensioner (58 years) seeking position as a HANDYMAN; can do domestic electrical, carpentry and plumbing and basic car maintenance. Contact Mr Hogan on 212500. ======== Childminder wanted Excellent position vacant for childminder with extremely good salary, benefits and hours. Suitable applicants would have previous care experience with references, be well spoken and honest. A nursing or first aid qualification is an added bonus. Tel : 011 408 544 +++++++ Job Wanted, Waiter. Michael T. Saunyama, 41 years old. 19 years experience as a waiter. Worked for past 14 years at la Gondola and prior to that at Fritzs. Well known to Bulawayo restaurant patrons. Highly recommended. Contact number Bulawayo 402769. Larry Farren +++++++ EMPLOYMENT !!! Looking for 2 Full Time Posts. A New shop will be opening on the 1st December. A 6 Day week, Monday to Friday 8 - 5, and Saturdays 8 - 1. You MUST send your CV and PHOTO of yourself ( if possible ) Mature, Excellent English, Honest, Reliable, Trustworthy and well presented. A knowledge of Christian Literature will work in your favour. For enquiries please contact : 011 613 771 or E Mail me on jack@zol.co.zw ( Att Job Enquiry ) Employment will commence Mid November !!! +++++++ Vacancy Sheet Metal Worker required urgently. Semi-skilled or retired. Contact: Shabs (bus) 885023 or (cel) 011615590 +++++++ "Highly recommended carer, companion for the elderly available. Please call Mrs E Granger on 226328". +++++++++ Vacancy Up market restaurant require the services of a Restaurant Manager / Manageress position available 1st November 2006. Applicants must have own transport and be dynamic and creative. Experience is not essential but would be a bonus. Attractive package and pleasant working environment awaits the right candidate. For more information call 243176, or email banff@mweb.co.zw +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +++++++++++++++++++++++ e) MISCELLANEOUS AFRICAN EARTHWORKS with KIGELIA Consultant : Debra Liddle Phone 78462-3 or 66893 for your Orders This is a totally natural product especially suitable for our climate. The Kigelia which is in all the products comes from the Sausage Tree which has a healing property in it. We provide the whole skin care range, bath range, as well as an Earth Child Perfume. (Great for Christmas Presents). Do it the natural way. African Earthworks with Kigelia. You can email me on llmining@mweb.co.zw for a price list. A time can be arranged for testing how the product feels and for a demonstration. +++++++++++ FOR SALE PRICES QUOTED IN US$ - EQUIVALENT TO Z$ ON THE DAY OF SALE NO CHANCERS PLEASE! Tel: 289612 pm OIL FILLED RADIATOR HEATER 9 FIN $35 HOME MADE INFANTS COT (WHITE) $10 CHRISTENING GOWN $10 VAPORISER $8 HOT TRAY $20 STAINLESS STEEL SINKS X 2 $200 EACH ASBESTOS SHEETING X 5 3m $7 EACH BARBED WIRE ROLLS X 3 $150 EACH CHICKEN WIRE ROLL (PART) $30 2 PLATE STOVE + OVEN + WARMER $200 ANTIQUE KIST $450 BALL & CLAW DISPLAY CABINET $950 DOUBLE BED HEADBOARD + LIGHTS $350 PANASONIC 20" CTV $120 PANASONIC 300 VIDEO MACHINE $100 3 PCE KITCHEN SUITE $65 ++++++ Rhodesiana wanted ?books (gold, silver, hunting, men of our time series etc), militaria, souvenir items etc. Cash paid. Phone (09) 252323 or 091 921719. +++++++ I am looking for 2 x Labrador puppies for my son (4 years) and daughter (2 years). If someone out there has some puppies and is looking for a good home where they will be loved and well looked after. Please call me on 023 251 186 +++++++ Im looking for somebody to write a customised business computer programme. The programme will focus on inventory, inventory control and invoicing. Email your details to me on bongo.fury@yahoo.com and I will contact you for a more detailed discussion. ++++++ Gas We fill any size cylinder and are the cheapest in town. Phone Cher on 011-424375 ========= Are you down/right sizing your company? Do you have assets that you need to dispose of? Kings Auction Centre can hold an on-site auction at your premises, and leave you free to worry about more important matters. If this solution sounds interesting, please give us a call for a confidential discussion. We are located at 141A Fife Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues). Telephone 70316 or 880058/126/918. +++++++++ BIG CAVE CAMP he lodge on the Rocks? Come and enjoy our tranquil settings and get together with Nature We are situated 46kms from Bulawayo ?along the Matopos/Kezi Road. We have 2000 acres of un-spoiled wilderness protected under the World Heritage Scheme covering the entire Matobo Hills. Only 12kms from us is the Rhino Park. We offer a variety of activities for our guests, which include - Night game drives - Black eagle nest sites - Walking and rock climbing - In house Library - And many, many more OR if you would prefer to sit and enjoy the view from the Lodge, by the pool side or Gazebo our staff will pamper your every need. Children are most welcome. Our Rates include - Three meals a day, tea and coffee Our Rates does not include - Drinks, laundry, airport transfers, activities For Bookings contact our Reservation offices E-mail: bigcave@ecoweb.co.zw bcoffice@gator.co.zw ghopkins@mweb.co.zw Telephone: 083-8245 /263-9-243064 / 263-11-863027 Come and stay with us+++++++ PC HELP With e-mail & internet problems, For anti virus assistance, To get your PC running, clean & faster, To install devices & applications, & increase your computer skills. Low labour & transport prices. Philip Lazarus tel: 241938 e-mail: sikona@gatorzw.com +++++++++ For all your domestic and industrial electrical and computer requirements contact M & J Enterprises. We offer computer and printer services, repairs & upgrades, installation of generators, inverters, change over switches. We do house wiring, general electrical work, industrial repairs, gate motor repairs, installations and upgrades. We are registered installers for Centurion Gate motors. We offer a top of the range service. For further information or enquiries please contact us on the following details. Office: 243122 Mrs Germain: 091 287 214 Mr. Germain: 091 287 213 +++++++++ FOR SALE BABY MONITOR GOLF CLUBS AND PULL CART 2X GIG SHAWS 1X GUITAR (MADE IN JAPAN) (ARIANA) 1X TRIMBLE FLIGHTMATE G.P.S CALL 285927 +++++++ Heartbroken owners looking for loving homes for the following good natured dogs who love attention: Sky Terrier "Fluffy"- 5 year old male (like a toy pom) Golden Spaniel "Lady" - +- 6 year old spayed female Would be nice if they could go together, but willing to separate. -Jack Russel cross "Honey" - spayed female.Good companion and watchdog, but recommend no kids or dogs or would be nice if she goes together with snauzers. -Snauzer cross bouvier - "Marmite" - +- 6 year old male, "Smarties" - +- 6 year old spayed female. For sale : Household furniture, goods, kitchen ware, etc, scaffolding and box trailer Tel : Carol Forward : 75780(w) or Bev : 011 -407283(cell) Email add : forward@netconnect.co.zw +++++++++++++ Kings Auction Centre will sell your unwanted goods. Please bring us your furniture, household appliances, antiques and collectibles, smalls (china, books, kitchen appliances, tools, toys etc), cars, boats, caravans, office equipment - in fact we are able to sell almost anything. Collection and delivery can be arranged. We are located at 141A Fife Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues). Telephone 70316 or 880058/126/918. +++++++++ Newly established signage company - SignWorx - owner has 12 years experience in the field. 1) Vinyl signage - shop windows, fleet graphics, signs 2) Signwriting - painted signage for walls 3) Lightbox and sign fabrication and erection. Contact: Gary Noble Cell: 091 296 451 email: mdixon@netconnect.co.zw BEAVER TREE-FELLING Reliable, responsible and professional tree felling service offered. Please telephone Mr Hajat on home 476569 or cell 023 896 375. +++++++++++++ Word Games wanted by Falcon College The Counselling department of Falcon College is looking for any word games to help some of our students. We are especially looking for Scrabble, Boggle, Spill and Spell, Snatch or any other spelling or word games. If you have any of these games you would like to sell please could you contact either Heather Macdonald or Sue Swanepoel at Falcon, by email at either or . Many thanks. +++++++ QUALITY SILVER JEWELLERY now offered direct to the public at the in-house factory shop of Zeeta Manufacturers Address: 111 Plumtree Road (near Southwold, between B and S Trucks and Alpha Print, use parallel service road). Friday afternoon early closing at 3 o'clock. Cash Sales only. +++++++++ GRAVE MAINTENANCE Have you left Zimbabwe? Are you planning on leaving? Do you have family graves in Bulawayo Cemetery? If your answer is "YES" to any of the above questions, you may need my services. Regular, reliable grave site maintenance service. Call me, Mr Hajat on home number 476 569 or cell 023 896 375. +++++++++++++ CARDS & GIFTS *** New Stocks in From SA *** Christmas Stock now unpacked !!! 2007 Diaries also available ............ Your one stop Card and Gift shop all under one roof . We stock the largest range of Greeting Cards & Gifts for all occasions. For the latest in DVD`s, we also stock Jewellery, Frames, Natural Paper products, Teak Clocks, Scrap Booking, Kitchenware, Glassware, Candles, and much, much more ................................... If you wish to be on a DVD Mailing list please reply to E Mail address below. Please pop into CARDS & GIFTS, the Friendliest and warmest service in town. Shop 3, Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo, Tel 09 - 76333 E Mail : jack@zol.co.zw STATIONERY & GIFTS *** New Stocks in From SA *** Christmas Stock now unpacked !!! The largest Range of Children's Toys. Office & School Stationery all under one roof. Largest Range of Stationery all under one roof. We offer discounts to Schools and Businesses on large quantities !!! Please come in for a FREE quotation . Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo Tel 09 76333 E Mail : jack@zol.co.zw +++++++++ I am desperately looking for a puppy- preferably Labrador. My dog is too old & tired now. Please let me know if anything comes up. Many thanks, Bina Bhaga Cell-091 208 376 Victoria Falls +++++++++ A CAN RECOMMEND A REALLY EXCELLENT CARPENTER / BUIDER / HANDYMAN IN THE CHIMANIMANI / MOZAMBIQUE / CHIPINGE / MUTARE AREA. HE SPECIALISES IN ROOFING. HIS WORK IS VERY VERY GOOD AND HE IS DILIGENT, TOTALLY HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY. HE MADE A TONGU AND GROOVE BAR FOR US WHICH IS A WORK OF ART. email - magskriel@mac.com ++++++++ The 8th Hillside Boy Scout Troop wish to offer their services in small groups as ushers, parking attendants, guides or any useful activity which also gives them experience in a position of some responsibility. In return, they would only need transportation to and from the venue and a donation towards the operation of their Troop. Please contact Steve Fox on 011 874 021 or 286642 after hours. ++++++++++ For Stove repairs and all your domestic wiring Contact Conrad on 886901 or 091413892 +++++++++++ Hall ideally suitable for private functions of up to 80 people, available for use. The hall is centrally located in Hillside and includes kitchen with serving hatch, toilets and secure parking. Chairs and tables are available if required. The hall may also be reserved for regular gatherings, subject to availability. Enquiries and reservations may be made through Mrs. Di Francis on Cell 091 366 384 or 61236/7. +++++++++ MATABELE STEAM LAUNDRY SPRING CLEAN SPECIAL! Have your soft furnishings professionally cleaned by the experts CURTAINS Per Standard Drop ie 2.5 x 1.5mm Lace, Voile, Sun filter etc - $1,130 Cotton - $1,870 Velvet, Brocade, Shang Tung - $3,990 RUGS (Shaggy cotton) $750 per kg Blankets $1,990 each (We also clean lampshades, batiks, duvets,soft toys, carry cots etc) Use our 9th Ave branch - next to Pie City Enquiries phone 206446/9 or 011 604 373 +++++++++ Firewood and thatching-grass for sale:phone Inge 285330 011 211 027 +++++++ GATE MOTOR REPAIRS, INTERCOM REPAIRS AND DOMESTIC ALARM REPAIRS, INSTALLATIONS AND UPGRADES. TELEPHONE DONOVAN CREMER 011601176 OR HOME 243019 ++++++++++ ALTERNATOR FOR SALE Alternator ex Mercedes C 200, recently re-conditioned. Highest cash offer. Phone 011 213 607. +++++++++ KULIZWE LODGE BINGA ONE ALWAYS THINKS OF BINGA AS DRY AND DUSTY. WELL YOU COULD NOT BE MORE WRONG. KULIZWE LODGE IN BINGA IS RIGHT ON THE SHORES OF LAKE KARIBA. IT HAS GREEN VERDANT GARDENS, TWO SWIMMING POOLS, EXCELLENT SPACIOUS CONFERENCE FACILITIES UNDER THATCH AND 8 FISHERMEN'S SELF CATERING CHALETS NESTLED IN THE GREEN COOL SHADY CONFINES OF THE COMPLEX. EACH CHALET CAN TAKE UP TO FOUR PEOPLE, THERE ARE BRAAI FACILITIES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES AND THE CHALETS ARE SERVICED. BOATING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TOO. TELEPHONE 015 286 FOR BOOKINGS OR E MAIL kulizwe@mweb.co.zw +++++++++ NESBITT CASTLE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS COMPANIES: SPOIL YOUR STAFF IN DECEMBER 3 ?Course Christmas Lunch (or Dinner) Special Starter, Main Course, Dessert (includes: Christmas mince pies, coffee, chocolates & crackers!!) Prices and Menus available next week ALSO DON FORGET CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH on 25th Dec!! Book soon to avoid disappointment. To join our mailing list, simply email castlemail@gmail.com You will receive special offers and other info about Castle functions, via email. The Nesbitt Castle 6 Percy Avenue Hillside Bulawayo Tel: +263 9 282726 Fax: + 263 9 281864 Email: nesbitt.castle@nandb.co.zw Website: www.nesbitthospitality.co.zw ++++++++++++ i am looking to buy good second hand fishing rods phone admore 091429522 ++++++++++ Wanted by collector : china by Royal Doulton, Clarice Cliff, Moorcraft, Beswick and other popular names, silver and EPNS, crystal, and other unusual and collectible items including furniture. Top cash prices paid (e.g. up to $ 150 000.00 for Moorcraft). Also looking for some old mannequins and other unusual props/display items. Phone (09) 252323 or 091 921719. No dealers please. +++++++ HEAVENLY'S COFFEE SHOP on Messina is a great place to stop for home prepared food,etc. It is cool,clean and secure. Going South turn left into Limpopo Rd just before Nando's and it is on the corner of Limpopo and Whyte on the left. Brenda will give you personal service. Her phone no is 083-2395982. She is collecting for our pensioners if you have space coming home for some soap etc just ask her. ++++++ RETROUVAILLE (A WEEKEND FOR COUPLES IN DIFFICULTY) next weekend 17th ?9th November 2006 (Fri 7 p.m. - Sun 5 p.m.) Retrouvaille is a French word that means to rediscover. Retrouvaille is a programme for teaching couples in hurting marriages to communicate more effectively. It has an 85% success rate. The programme itself starts with a weekend experience of learning the tools of communicating demonstrated by the team. There is no group sharing, it is private and confidential. Then there is a follow-up of 12 sessions covering topics like Listening, Intimacy, Conflict Management, Trust, Forgiveness & Healing, etc. Contact: Clive & Bernie Terry 09-241224 or Cell 011 221 443 (If you have been considering divorce, we assure you that our costs are much cheaper and give far better results) +++++++ """Safeguard Security are pleased to announce the formation of Safeguard Investigations, who specialise in debt collection, investigations, tracing, road traffic accident assessment, internal agents and under cover operatives. Please call 885509-17, ext 230 or email warren@safebyo.co.zw for all enquiries.""" +++++++++ We at Gemsbok Safaris can offer you a real African experience and a chance to fulfil your dream holiday in comfort through our wide range of tailor-made tours. We offer game drives, car rentals, fishing activities, white water rafting, airline bookings, houseboats, worldwide hotel and accommodations. To us it matters where in the world you dream of travelling That's why we offer a tailor made package to match whatever dream you came up with, from the exotic Islands of the Indian Ocean to the great African safaris we can make it worth the while. Nothing can be easier than to leave all your worries behind and have all your travel arrangements made for you. You can get in touch with our travel team Alec and Yvonne on 09-70009-66002, or send us an email at gemsbok@mweb.co.zw or log on to our website: www.gemsboksafaris.co.zw.Gemsbok. For all your travel arrangements, your one stop travel shop. ++++++++++++++ SOLID TEAK FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN. BAOBAB INDUSTRIES BULAWAYO TEL: 60319, 76523, OR 882586. E-MAIL: BAOBAB@MWEB.CO.ZW ASK FOR JOHN HEWITT OR BRIAN SINCLAIR +++++++++ SUPA KITCHEN To all our valued customers, we are not operating from the Byo Golf Club as at the end of October 2006. However orders can still be placed on the following # 's until we move to new premises. Thanking You for your support. J.LALLA Ph: 011 409 388 / 230400 011 418 283 011 231 489 +++++++++ AUTEX PANEL-BEATERS AND SPRAY-PAINTERS All repairs and minor services to motor vehicles undertaken. Our workshop is supervised by : BEN WOLVAARDT Phone for free quotations. Our prices are competitive AUTEX PANEL-BEATERS AND SPRAY-PAINTERS 3 PETERBOROUGH ROAD BELMONT PHONE 474031 / 478369 ====== Are you leaving the country? Do you need to dispose of your household contents? Why not pass the problem over to us. Kings Auction Centre can hold an on-site auction at your home, sell everything at once, and then hand you a lump sum payment. If you think this sounds better than selling your goods piece by piece, and receiving your money in dribs and drabs, give us a call for a confidential discussion. We are located at 141A Fife Street (between 14th and 15th Avenues). Telephone 70316 or 880058/126/918. +++++++ 1 x portable dvd player - 180 thousand 1 x play-station 1 - it has one controller and one memory card and game in good condition - 80 thousand 1 x telephone table - brand new , has never been used , beautiful oak - 80 thousand 1 x sony cybershot 3mega pixel with extra memory card , mint condition - 200 thousand 1 x 4 zone dsc alarm system 2 passives, 2 door contacts and 1 panic button with the transformer , battery , keypad and motherboard - 200 thousand OR HIGHEST CASH OFFER ALL THESE ITEMS MUST GO PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 71230 AT WORK OR 240148 AT HOME +++++++ Inverters with auto charging in stock now!!! Plus Deep Cycle Batteries!! Call 67300 / 60824 ++++++++ The Dance Academy Due to an overwhelming response from our studio show, we are pleased to offer Open modern (freestyle)/ contemporary classes for adults every Friday afternoon from 4.00 ?5.00 pm. Enthusiastic, professional staff looks forward to welcoming you to the Dance Academy. For all inquiries, please contact : Robyn Smith (h) 245542 (c) 011 881 315 The Dance Academy : 62a Samuel Parirenyatwa St (Muscles & Curves Health Club) ++++++ ART LESSONS Mondays 2 - 4.30 pm Learn to do batiks , oil painting, pencil shading & drawings, water & oil Pastels ALL ages Welcome Contact Kylie 023 514 339 or 241421 ++++++++ MIKAEL'S SATELLITE SERVICES We are the specialists in Electronic Repairs (tv's, video's, hi-fi's, decoders, dvd's, home theatre's) satellite installations and room extensions Are you moving house and need your satellite equipment moved and reinstalled? Are you looking for satellite dishes, LNB's, & Decoders? Wiztech Auto Roll watch SABC 1, 2 & 3, Etv, Btv, Fashion tv & much much more!!!! Also the multichoice 720i, 990 & 910 At Affordable Prices For further information please contact Mikael 51 Main Street Cell: 091 476 139 4th Avenue or Bulawayo Cell: 091 710 104 +++++++ LARGE FAT FISHING WORMS AVAILABLE FOR SALE TELEPHONE 241470 OR CALL AT 64a NAPIER AVENUE. ++++++++++ LOVELY DRY KRAAL MANURE - 50kg BAGS @ $600 DELIVERY EXTRA CONTACT TREVOR McALLISTER (011623723) or 78525 (W) +++++++++ FOR ALL YOUR TAILORING AND DRESS MAKING REQUIREMENTS: Contact: Makans Tailoring Pam Lutchman 4 Tweed Road Famona Bulawayo Tel:09 64450 or 091 364 663 We do: School Uniforms Alterations to New Clothes New Clothing Sewing Repairs BAKING AND CONFECTIONERY For all your baking and confectionery: Contact: Pam Lutchman 4 Tweed Road Famona Bulawayo Tel:09 64450 or 091 364 663 Cakes, Biscuits, Swiss Rolls, Chilli Bites, Samoosas, etc. ++++++++++ Blue Riband - Professionals in Dry cleaning, carpets, upholstery, burglar bars, rotary and "T" washlines - for repairs, sales and services - Tel: 75563 or 091 885 813 +++++++++++ THE ROASTED BERRY COFFEE HOUSE BREAKFAST,COFFEE,CAKES AND HEALTHY LIGHT LUNCHES. TRY OUR NEW SPECIALS. SITUATED OPPOSITE THE MUSEUM - PARK RD AND 6TH STREET - ENTRANCE ON 6TH STREET. PARKING IS SECURE. LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT? WE NOW HAVE GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE TO TREAT SOMEONE SPECIAL TO A RELAXING MEAL WITH US. Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 3.45pm Saturday 8am - 12pm We look forward to seeing you! ============ PERSONAL FITNESS PRACTITIONER Gemma King ?Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Personalised Exercise Prescriptions for clients include : Cardiorespiratory training Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Guidelines on healthy eating and weight loss Health screening and fitness testing QUALIFICATIONS ?Bodyline Fitness Academy. Endorsed by the Institute for sports research of the University of Pretoria. Registered member of the IDEA Health and Fitness Association (USA) and is also recognised by major health clubs such as Planet Fitness and Virgin Active. Qualifications and certificates available on request Contact number ?Cell 091241237 Or contact Mrs Karsten at Muscles and Curves health club on 09-79397 +++++++++++ Clinique Caress - We specialise in Gatineau facials - You have a choice of 20 different treatments - Pamper yourself - Call us on 60160 +++++++ IMPORTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA Only Small Items and Groceries Monthly trips !!! Contact : Paul on 011 613 771 E Mail : jack@zol.co.zw ++++++ I am looking to swap my 091 pay as you go line with an 011 pay as you go line Any one interested contact me on 091 323 402. +++++ FAITH LIKE POTATOES The life story on Angus Buchan. The premier was an absolute success !!!!! Double DVD and Book now available on order and many other products. If you are interested in purchasing any merchandise please can you get hold of Paul Barow on 011 613 771 or e mail at true2life@zol.co.zw All of Angus Buchan`s merchandise will be available on site as from the 1st December in Haddon and Sly Centre, A.T.C. At the Cross Christian Art & Literature Shop 4 Haddon & Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo Tel : 011 613 771 ========================== A) Imported "Travel Safe" baby car seat suitable from birth to 5 years in good condition. B) Lovely cast iron bath a special decor item. To view please call Leanne on Tel.230568 (Home) Cell 023 415 631 ==================================================== CHRISTMAS IDEAS - GOODS FOR SALE Chair Crazy, corner R.M. Way / 14th Avenue, has some good ideas to show you for that special person at Christmas time e.g. * Beanbags - suitable for kids, teenagers and adults * Computer Trollies * Small Study Desks * Writing Bureau / bookcase * Comfortable Swivel Chairs * Coffee Tables Pop in and browse at Chair Crazy whilst you cool down or phone Carole and Charmaine on Tel. 75127 Cell. 011 601 764 for more information. We are open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. +++++++ -------XXX------ To All:ZIMBABWEAN VISITORS . WEEKEND SPECIAL FOR NOVEMBER Diggers Inn P.O.Box 1195, Tel: (267) 2440544 Fax: (267) 2440545 Email. inn@inet.co.bw Village Mall, St. Patrick Street Francistown, BOTSWANA STAY ON A FRIDAY , SATURDAY OR SUNDAY AND WE WILL THROW IN A COMPLEMENTARY FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST. Rates: P 329.00 Single P 354.00 Double ------XXX------ Vacancy Hotel Duty Manager . Must be highly qualified and self motivated. Write to Diggers Inn address above. ++++++++++ OPENING ON THE 1ST DECEMBER A.T.C. At the cross Christian Literature and Gifts Shop 4 Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo Tel : 011 613 771 Situated on Ground floor level. The BIGGEST and BEST in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo !!! Direct from the USA and SA. The BIGGEST range of CHRISTIAN Literature and GIFTS under one roof !!! There is NO other like this ,......... An AWESOME Christian Shop will be opening here in Bulawayo like you have never seen !!! With CHRISTMAS just around the corner you will find something suitable for anyone of all ages. You will find something for all ages from Infants right through to Adults. There will be a variety of more than 600 Books and 2000 Bibles available. A Variety of Keyrings, Mugs, Gold Plated BookMarks and much more ............ Many well known and truly inspirational authors for to-days world. Orders will also be taken for Churches, Cell Groups, Schools Individuals and Churches. A catalogue will also be on hand for those who might want to order something special and different . If you are interested on being added to my Newsletter, please can you reply to either e mail address mentioned below . jack@zol.co.zw or true2life@zol.co.zw GOD BLESS !!! +++++++++ C A P E T O C A I R O R E S T A U R A N T UNDER THE NEW MANAGEMENT OF MIKE & ALEX DOS SANTOS & IAN JOHNSTON WE ARE OPEN FOR LUNCHES from 12:30PM TO 3:30PM AND DINNERS from 6:30PM TO 10:00PM PUB LUNCHES EVERY WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS X M A S & N E W Y E A R ' S S P E C I A L S WE WILL BE HOLDING THE FOLLOWING SPECIALS: NATIONAL UNITY DAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIAL - FRIDAY 22nd DEC 2006 XMAS EVE DINNER SPECIAL - SUNDAY 24th DEC 2006 XMAS DAY BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIAL - MONDAY 25th DEC 2006 BOXING DAY BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIAL - TUESDAY 26th DEC 2006 NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER SPECIAL - SUNDAY, 31st DEC 2006 NEW YEAR'S DAY BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPECIALS - MONDAY, 1st JAN 2007 Entertainment events to be advertised soon! CALL NOW FOR BOOKINGS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. OUR CONTACT NUMBERS ARE: 09-885088 or CELL Nos: 011 613 958 / 011 638 225 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +++++++++++++++++++++++ 7 TIDBITS We have to move beyond the mind-set of the powerlessness.? - Audrey Edwards - ======= A cause may be inconvenient, but its magnificent. Its like champagne or high heels, and one must be prepared to suffer for it.? ++++++ To commemorate her 69th birthday on October 1, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was "My Favourite Things" from the legendary movie "Sound Of Music." Here are the lyrics she used: Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favourite things. Cadillacs and cataracts and hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings, These are a few of my favourite things. When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad, I simply remember my favourite things, And then I don't feel so bad. Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions, No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favourite things. Back pains, confused brains, and no fear of sinnin', Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin', And we won't mention our short shrunken frames, When we remember our favourite things. When the joints ache, When the hips break, When the eyes grow dim, Then I remember the great life I've had, And then I don't feel so bad. (Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minute s and repeated encores.) +++++++ e are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but we dont give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going.?(2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NLT) ++++++++++ SOAKING CELLPHONES Sooner or later every cell phone goes in the drink. For some it may be the bathtub, for others a glass of scotch. For many, the toilet. (No need to explain.) Hey, you spent hundreds of dollars on that handset, so it's understandable that you might decide to attempt to rescue it. But how? The Cell Freak has all the collected wisdom on the topic, including some advice I'd never heard, like soaking the phone in 95% alcohol to dissolve all the water trapped inside. I've personally had good luck with low level heat for wet phones and laptops: A few hours on the lowest setting inside an oven (150 degrees or thereabouts) can dry out a gadget and make it good as new. Regardless of which method you try, remember to remove the battery from any device you attempt to salvage. If this hasn't been made clear by now, batteries are deeply susceptible to damage from heat and foreign substances. They're also relatively easy to replace, so don't even try to save a battery if it's been compromised. However, batteries are by design well-sealed to prevent water or other materials from getting inside, so a quick wipe with a towel should be all you need to save a power cell. Remember that these methods are not foolproof, in fact they're far from it. Water and electronics just don't mix. My personal record on saving wet gadgets is about 50-50, but those are pretty good odds in my book, and with this advice, they're even better. CHRISTOPHER NULL