Wednesday night in Bulawayo brought a tiny piece of sheer magic to
us
all. It was the gala night of the ballet "Beauty and the Beast" and
after two hours of total ballet bliss the capacity audience left
the
theatre younger, stronger and brimming with delight.
Michelle Macmillan is one of Bulawayo's secret treasures. Whatever
Michelle puts her hand to turns to magic and Beauty and the Beast
was
certainly no exception.
The magic began with elegant cocktails on the theatre stairs and in
the delightfully decorated foyer. Another of Bulawayo's Secret
weapons - Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo - undertook the superb
catering and the Gala night patrons were treated to a wonderful
gastronomic feast.
The evening's programme was divided into two halves - Beauty and
the
Beast with so much really fine Bulawayo talent including Darnelle
Sales, Mathius Julius from Harare, Memory Chamunorwa, Kelly Bentley
and Paul Teasedale amongst many other delightful artistes.
The second half of the programme was an even more special treat as
the Bulawayo Business community came up with some fabulous
sponsorship to bring to our little city , Tracy Li and Daniel
Rajna,
both Senior Principals with the Cape Town City Ballet.
Tracey Li and Daniel Rajna performed some magical excerpts from
the
traditional ballets interspersed with moments of glorious dance and
choreography by Bulawayo and Harare's senior ballerinas.
It was spectacular, it was breathtaking, it was mesmerising.
Thank you Bulawayo Ballet Society and thank you Michelle for all
your
multitudinous talents for for this brilliant and triumphant success.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Engagement announcement:
Rob and Becky McIndoe together with Dave and Sharon Calder are very
pleased to announce the engagement of Tara and Andrew on 7 August
2006. We wish them God's richest blessings in their future together.
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CONDOLENCES
BARNETT, CECIL & ARLENE,
IT IS WITH SUCH SADNESS TO LEARN THAT BOTH NOW HAVE PASSED AWAY.
WILL
ALWAYS TREASURE OUR TIMES AT THE FLYING CLUB, SAILING AND ALL OUR
DANCING DAYS. ALL THOSE CURTAIN CALLS WHERE OUR GIRLS DANCED.
ARLENE
I WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE DAYS. SUCH A BLESSING THAT THEY ARE BOTH
NOW TOGETHER.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MARTIN, TESSA & HAYLEY & THEIR FAMILIES.
REMEMBERED ALWAYS WITH LOVE,
SONNY & SANDRA STEYN
sandymoz@tdm.co.mz
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CONDOLENCES
COLLINGTON - JOHN
HUSBAND TO JANE, FATHER TO JASON AND CALVIN.
BROTHER-IN LAW TO FRANK AND LORI REYNOLDS, AND TED REYNOLDS.
PASSED AWAY ON THE 8TH AUGUST 2006 AFTER A LONG TIME IN HOSPITAL.
WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
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DEATHS
ISABEL RUSSELL
My much beloved Mother, aged 86, passed away on 5th August 2006
after
a brief 2 day illness.
Many grateful thanks to the Matron and Staff of the Edith Duly
Nursing Home where she lived so comfortably for the last 3 years of
her life, and to the staff of the I.C.U. at the Mater Dei Hospital
for all their wonderful nursing during her last hours. Many
grateful
thanx too to Dr. Pretorius for his wonderful and very sympathetic
treatment of her condition, and to Margaret and Rick Kriel for all
they have done for the Edith Duly. A very private and moving
Memorial Service was conducted by the Dean of the Anglican
Cathedral
on Friday 11th August and prayers were said at the Salvation Army
Church in Harare on Sunday 13th August. I will love and miss you
forever my so very precious Mom - Belle Kraan
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MABEL HELEN CHURCHILL WRIGHT - remembered with respect by Staff and
Trustees Edith Duly Nursing Home.
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FOLLOWING
HENDRIKA JUDITH MAIDWELL
MIKE GAINES- BURRILL - MUCH LOVED HUSBAND OF CINDY, FATHER OF JASON
BRIAN AND DONNA
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It was with great shock and sadness that we heard of
the passing of Mike Gaines-Burrill in South Africa.
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Jason,
Bryan, Donna, Cindy and all the family during this
time!
Michelle (Canada), Richard and Mrs McElroy (England)
Michelle McElroy (missyiss@yahoo.co.uk)
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YOUNG Sheila Muriel
Beloved Mother of Richard & Cherylynn & loving Granny Sheila of
Kirsty & Cami
Passed away peacefully on 16 August. We will miss you.
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TIDBITS
Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be
understood.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
Inspiration of the Day:
On Dec. 8, 1983, 12-year-old Trevor Ferrell saw a news report
explaining that it was a "code-blue" night, meaning it was so cold
that Philadelphia's "street people" were being taken into shelters.
"I thought it was one person who was living on the street," says
Ferrell, "I wanted to go see this man." So he pestered his dad
until
he took him into Center City, where he gave one man a blanket and
discovered a world inhabited by thousands of hungry and homeless
people. Soon Ferrell, his parents, brother and two sisters were
making nightly trips to feed and comfort the homeless, and before
long, serving 100 people a night. In less than two years, "Trevor's
Campaign" became a million-dollar non-profit organisations with
hundreds of volunteers. Twenty years later, Trevor continues his
personal journey. [ more ]
Be The Change:
Make sandwiches and share it with the needy.
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