Rhodes University has been home to countless thousands of Zimbabwean students
throughout the centuries. I am told Cecil John himself left a legacy which insisted on
inclusion of a good percentage of Rhodesian students in this university, although I have
searched in vain for corroboration of this fact.
The Rhodes Alumni is well worth a Sunday morning read, and Zimbabweans can hold their
heads up high in Academia. The coveted Rhodes Scholarship is awarded annually to
hundreds of worthy academics, of which the USA is the prime mover and shaker but there
are also dozens and dozens of Zimbabweans, many from little old Bulawayo, who have
received this most prestigious of awards. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world's oldest and
arguably most prestigious international fellowship.
My own children all sadly went to different universities.
HeeHoo Must Analyse went to Murdoch University In Perth where he became a celebrated
Metallurgist.
SheHoo Must Sing went to Texas Christian University to read for a Bachelor of Science in
Broadcast Journalism together with A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre.
But it was SheHoo must Run who went to Rhodes University in Grahamstown South Africa
to read for a Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies.
A visit to Rhodes University to celebrate our God Daughter's coming of age, brought back
many happy memories of a University with an incredible aura and history.
Staying in Port Alfred where many happy student forays take place,a slow drive past
Kenton-On-Sea, up past the Pig and Whistle in Bathhurst (the oldest pub in South Africa I
am told) and then a slow drive past the Rat and Parrot from whence many legendary
hangovers have emanated !!
Those beautiful old buildings looked even more beautiful in the moonlight, as we passed
the Settlers Memorial on the Hill, down to Dingemans House where SheHoo resided for
several happy years, past Goldfields where the Boyfriend lived !!
The Kaif was alive and kicking as was the Union, but the pool was empty as there was
already snow on the Waterberg !! Past Oppidians, the SRC and past The Great Field where
so much of Rhodes enormous proud historic moments have taken place.
There stood the Albany Museum with proof that we the Sutcliffes and the Hooles
descended from the 1820 Settlers !!
Up and down roads with special names, roads like Prince Albert Street, Somerset Street,
New Street, and of course High Street where Graduation Gowns are hired if you apply
yourself correctly !!
And then onto the Grahamstown Golf Course where many a happy 21st birthday parties
have been celebrated by countless Rhodes Students throughout the years.
It was a very late journey home as the Golf Club insisted that the parents stay right to the
end of the party (I wonder why?)
Perhaps the parents were having more fun than the Students (?)
HeeHoo, who has a very open mind, was earnestly trying to develop a taste for Rap, Rave
and House Music, but we all noticed that he would only dance to "I would walk 500 miles"
and anything else by Don Williams !!!
Sian and Kevin are delighted to announce the birth of Cameron Luke Farmer on Sunday
the 22 April 2007. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Legg and the labour staff at Mater Dei.
from the besotted grandparents.
Congratulations Sian and Kevin. Cameron is the most beautiful baby. We thank God for our
blessing and thank all our friends for caring.
Fiona & Ivan farmer.
Just to tell you that Syd Alexander (initials S.M.) passed away in Auckland, New Zealand on
Tuesday 24th April at 10.45am.
SYD ALEXANDER - DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YVONNE AND FANILY
If you wish to contact Yvonne you can do so by contacting Brendon Stirling at
brendon@apinz. com
Sid Alexander, much loved father of Glenn, Tracey and Michelle, grandfather of Kirsty, and
husband to Yvonne passed away suddenly on the 23rd of April in Auckland, New Zealand.
He will be deeply missed by all friends and family.
A mass will be said for Sid on Saturday the 19 th May 5 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes church
Kumalo.
The mass lasts about one hour.
After which we will have a drink or two for him at 7 Hall Road Kumalo.
Please spread word to all who knew Sid.
John Glossop
Glossop John
It was with huge sadness this evening that I learned, via your weekly
newsletter, that we had lost Jan Naude.
I worked reasonably close to Jan and his son Des when I was with Field
Technical Sales in the Lowveld in the late 1980's.
I wonder if I might ask you to pass on my condolences and sympathy to
the family. Jan was such a warm, vibrant man and the world is a poorer
place for his passing.
Best wishes
Robb WJ Ellis
The Bearded Man (incorporating ZNU Podcast), "Messages from Zimbabwe &
Without Honour.
LOMBARD Christopher William. Our long-standing friend of many years, slipped
away peacefully in Brisbane on 30 April 2007. Father of Laura & Wayne (UK),
Tracey & Mike and Grandfather of Brent & Kyle (Brisbane). Will be greatly
missed by Wendy & Colin.
IN MEMORIUM
NEVILLE- JOEY
VERY SPECIAL MOTHER, GRAN AND GREAT-GRAN WHO LEFT US ONE YEAR AGO.
WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS,
LOVE IRIS, DESRAY, GARY, LOUISE, COURTNEY AND BOBBIE
FEATHER - Kathleen Olive Wilson (nee Tyrrell) born 3.8.1912 passed away peacefully on
1st May at Mater Dei Hospital.
She was quite remarkable almost to the end but failed to tame her computer which was
used to communicate with friends and family worldwide! She will be greatly missed by
the Feather, Rickwood and Sugden families which include 7 grand children and 4 great
grandchildren, two born within the last month. We can be relieved that she is now with
her beloved Doug. No more pain. Rest in peace.
Grateful thanks to Doctors and staff at Mater Dei Hospital for their professional care.
FUNERAL NOTICE
The funeral for the late Kathleen Feather will be held at Church of the Ascension at 10.00
on Tuesday next, 8th May, 2007. All friends welcome.
Juliet Rickwood - e-mail: rickwood@gatorzw. co.uk
Condolence:
LOMBARD, Christopher William (Chris), beloved husband of the late Kitty and
much loved
father and grandfather of Tracey, Mike, Brent and Kyle and of Laura and Wayne,
passed
away peacefully in Australia after a valiant struggle against cancer - now in
heavenly love
abiding. A memorial service will be held at Garden Park on Friday 11th May at
3.30p.m.
Family contact numbers: Tracey: tmleroux@bigpond. com and Laura:
lombii@hotmail. com
I wonder how many people know about this?
A 36-year-old female had an accident several weeks ago and totalled her
car. A resident of Wollongong , NSW, she was travelling between
Wollongong & Sydney . It was raining, though not excessively, when her
car suddenly began to hydroplane and literally flew through the air.
She was not seriously injured but very stunned at the sudden
occurrence!
When she explained to the policeman what had happened, he told her
something that every driver should know -
NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ON.
She had thought she was being cautious by setting the cruise control
and maintaining a safe consistent speed in the rain.
But the policeman told her that if the cruise control is on and your
car begins to hydroplane - when your tyres lose contact with the
pavement, your car will accelerate to a higher rate of speed and you
take off like an airplane. She told the policeman that was exactly what
had occurred.
The policeman estimated her car was actually travelling through the air
at 10 to 15 kms per hour faster than the speed set on the cruise
control.
The policeman said this warning should be listed, on the driver's seat
sun-visor - NEVER USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE PAVEMENT IS WET OR ICY
, along with the airbag warning. We tell our teenagers to set the cruise
control and drive a safe speed - but we don't tell them to use the
cruise control only when the road is dry.
The only person the accident victim found, who knew this (besides the
policeman), was a man who had had a similar accident, totalled his car
and sustained severe injuries. If you send this to 15 people and only
one of them doesn't know about this, then it was all worth it. You might
have saved a life.
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