Morning Mirror 29 - 16th November 2002 |
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Ingredients: Sample the vodka to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the vodka again. To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it's best to make sure the vodka is shtill OK. Try another cup .... just in case Turn off the mixerer. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick fruit off floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the vodka to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who giveshz a shit. Check the vodka. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find. Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner. Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the vodka and kick the cat. CHERRY MISTMAS!
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Marden Singers and Rotary in Support Of Zimbabwean Musicians Present HANDEL’S MESSIAH This famous and popular oratorio is planned for Wednesday 27th November 2002 at 7.30 pm at Mary Magdalene Church – Avondale and on Friday 29th November 2002 at 7.30 pm at Nazareth House Chapel in Harare In celebration of the eclipse, Mardens will be joining the Bulawayo Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir in a performance of the Messiah as an opening to their Festival week on Sunday 1st December 2002 at St John’s Cathedral at 5.30pm. Our guest star at all performances will be the popular and accomplished South African Tenor, Delwynne Windell who will also give a recital in Bulawayo on Monday 2nd December 2002. For us, the Messiah is a great occasion and a preparation for Christmas and we are very honoured to be supported by all Rotarians of Zimbabwe. Ticket sales will be at Greatermans (Harare) and Meikles (Bulawayo) and at the door. There will be guarded parking. Rotary and the “PolioPlus” Worldwide have pledged to eradicate Polio throughout the world and have launched a one off fund raising campaign, dubbed, ‘Fulfilling Our Promise’ (to the children of the world) to bridge the ‘funding gap’. Rotary has pledged to raise US$80 million. This will be matched 4 to 1 by several major donors, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in order to meet the total of US$400 million required. Every Z$55.00 raised in Zimbabwe is recognized as US$1.00 by Rotary. Proceeds from the Messiah will go towards this worthy cause.
THE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME The British Government runs a worldwide scholarship scheme called the Chevening Scholarship Programme. Each year this programme offers over 2,000 talented young professionals, in their early to mid career, the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK, usually for a period of between 3 and 12 months. We offer a number of awards to Zimbabweans (usually about ten people are selected each academic year). This programme is advertised widely in the press but here are details of this year's scheme, to pass on to anyone who you think might be interested. The competition is tough, but we are always keen to encourage applications from high calibre candidates. We are also hoping that more women will apply. In the past we have received fewer applications from women than men and this has been reflected in the scholarships we have offered. We will not be operating a quota system but we do wish to encourage applications from female candidates. Anyone interested can find further details on the High Commission website, www.britainzw.org, or on the Chevening website, www.chevening.com, which covers the worldwide programme. The deadline for applications is 30 November.
What do you see, nurses, what do you see? Who dribbles her food and makes no reply Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, I'll tell you who I am as I sit here so still, A young girl of sixteen, with wings on her feet, At twenty-five now, I have young of my own, At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead; I'm now an old woman. and nature is cruel; But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells, I think of the years -all too few, gone too fast,
BULAWAYO ECLIPSE FESTIVAL : DECEMBER 2002 1 - 7 December 2002 : PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO ECLPSE FESTIVAL. It is hoped that the Festival line-up will include the Leonore Piano Trio from the United States, singers and an actress from Britain, a tenor from South Africa and, of course, Zimbabwean musicians including Jeanette Micklem, Pat Pearce, Cabby Stirling, James Martin, the Marden Singers and the Bulawayo Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra. The Festival will begin on Sunday 1 December with the BPO's performance of Messiah in St.John's Cathedral. There will then be both daytime and evening concerts through to the following Saturday 7 December including violin, cello and piano recitals, performances by the piano trio, a concert of Czech chamber music, concerts by the singers, "Meet the Performers", a sundowner on Eclipse Day and more. 2 - 7 December 2002 There will be an Eclipse Art and Craft Fair at the ZITF. 3-4 December 2002 Vintage Car Exhibition at Plumtree School. November 2002. The Natural History Museum will be holding an Eclipse Exhibition. BULAWAYO PUBLICITY
ASSOCIATION
Situations Vacant 1) Vacant Immediately!!! - Afternoons 1pm - 5pm. Shop assistant. Someone extremely reliable, who is mature enough to handle all cash and lock up at the end of the day. They will be expected to work 2 Saturdays a month from 8am to 12.30am. Paid at an hourly rate. 2) Vacant as of 23rd December - Bookkeeper with knowledge of Pastel. My current bookkeeper works four hours a day in the afternoon. This is however flexible and paid at an hourly rate. Karen Dalton S.W.RADIO You may or may not know that an edict was passed recently to ban all the people who work for Radio Africa from ever returning to Zimbabwe. It would be wonderful if you were to send a short message of support to Gerry Jackson and all her staff at Radio Africa. the e-mail address is gerry@swradioafrica.com Please take a moment to let these wonderful people know that we care and are thinking of them. LIFT NEEDED I am looking for a lift to Johannesburg for 2 people anytime between 1st and 5th december, leaving from Bulawayo. We will of course share costs and driving and can be contacted at martkaul@hotmail.com. I would be most grateful if you would advertise these details in your newsletter. Many thanks, Martin Kaulback LIFT NEEDED Looking for lift from Jhb to Harare/Bulawayo on or
around the 25th November. Dogs at your gate - Warning Please forward the following warning to all on your address list: Our friendly "neighbours" have a new strategy for getting our attention and our goods. They are placing dogs at the gates to homes during the night hours, these dogs will howl, wake you up, begging you to go down to the gate and find out what is causing their pain. Should you do this you will be met by a group of thugs who will help you dispose of your belongings. They are also holding dogs down on the road and will try to flag you down (in the middle of the day) and should you decide to be of assistance, you will be dispossessed of your vehicle (at the very least!) PLEASE TAKE THIS WARNING SERIOUSLY Pickle Jars Wanted You may not know it, but ZimGlass in Gweru have burnt out their furnace, which is very bad news for those of us who use their products. I have been unable to get hold of 125ml sauce bottles for almost 5 months now, as well as the 250ml pickle jar. They've just run out of the 125 ml screw cap bottle (the little garlic size) and the standard 375ml pickle bottle. We're faced with closing up the pickle business or making a new plan to get bottles. Here's my plan. Most households throw their bottles away most schools need extra funding I'd like to see a recycling project with the schools gathering CLEAN used jam/pickle/sauce bottles and me paying the school for them. Everyone wins. What do you think? Please put it to your school fund raising boards/council whatever and come back to me. and any odd sized or shaped bottles. I put this in because in the past when we have taken recycled bottles, these types have been a problem Please come back to me ASAP if you can help. Initially I'm proposing $10 a bottle (CLEAN) with it's lid Hope you can help Regards ALADDIN 12th DECEMBER 2002 All proceeds to Bartley Memorial Block. This is one of the very few homes we have for the elderly and because of the many situations we have in our country right now, we depend upon the Bulawayo public to help us to bring some comfort to these precious people. Come and have a laugh, we all need one!!!!!! RIVERSIDE CHURCH FETE ALL SAINTS AND SAINT MODWEN ANGLICAN CHURCH, RIVERSIDE Saturday 30th November 2002 Using The Word "God" CBS will be forced to discontinue "Touched by an Angel" for using the word God in every program. Madeline Murray O'Hare, an atheist, successfully managed to eliminate the use of Bible reading from public schools a few years ago. Now her organization has been granted a Federal Hearing on the same subject by the Federal Communications Commission( FCC) in Washington, DC. Their petition, Number 2493, would ultimately pave the way to stop the reading of the gospel of our Lord and Savior, on the airwaves of America. They got 287,000 signatures to back their stand! If this attempt is successful, all Sunday worship services being broadcast on the radio or by television will be stopped. This group is also campaigning to remove all Christmas programs and Christmas carols from public schools! You as a Christian can help! We are praying for at least 1 million signatures. This would defeat their effort and show that there are many Christians alive, well and concerned about our country. As Christians we must unite on this. Please don't take this lightly. We ignored this lady once and lost prayer in our schools and in offices across the nation. Please stand up for your religious freedom and let your voice be heard. Together we can make a difference in our country while creating an opportunity for the lost to know the Lord. Now, please sign your name at the bottom. Don't delete anything, just go to the next number and
type your name. Please do not sign jointly, such as Mr. & Mrs. Each
person should sign his/her own name. Please e-mail this to everyone you know, and help us
defeat this organization and keep the right to our freedom of
religion. When you get to 1000, please e mail back to Lisa Norman: OFFICES TO LET Offices to Let from January 2003 SISTERS RESTAURANT Would like to let you know that they will be open for 4 evenings in December. Dates - 4th 5th 6th and 7th Open daily from 8.00am - 3.00pm We will have certain alcohol beverages available, but
you are welcome to bring your own. PICK UP NEEDED Looking for pickup truck in good working order in the price range of approx $5,000,000.00. Please contact Marc on 011 402 654 or Mandi on 091 601 989. SITUATIONS VACANT We have a position that would suit a couple - he in a management position at Beitbridge and she running a small stationary business. Flat provided. Schooling in Messina if Zim. private schools not on. They can contact me at Bulawayo 240093. FOR SALE
Telephone 281983 for details CHURCH SERVICE Please note that the next Inter-denominational Church service will be held on Saturday 30th November at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Hillcrest (opposite the Hillside shops) at 8.30am. This is in aid of all those who suffer. Please make every effort to be there, it's only for about an hour and many people will benefit from your attendance. HOME WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT AND TOOL SALE SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2002 STARTS AT 9.00am ITEMS TO INCLUDE:
Plus many more items –too numerous to itemise PIUS NCUBE - ARCHBISHOP Herewith the proposed draft of a statement in solidarity with Archbishop Pius Ncube to be issued by Church leaders in Bulawayo asap. If you wish to be associated with this statement, or to comment on it please contact Noel Scott or myself as a matter of urgency. And if you know others who might wish to join us in making this statement please let them know. One in Christ. We, Church leaders in Bulawayo
SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION The last Solar Cooking Demonstration of 2002 will be held at the Methodist Church, Main Street/11th Avenue, on Saturday, 30 November, at 9.00 am. Demonstration talk is given in English and Ndebele. Ideal Christmas present to take home to the rural areas. Can you afford or obtain electricity, gas, paraffin or wood for cooking? Why not use a Solar cooker which cooks for no cost? Further information from Jill Miller-Cranko 241274 (evenings) or Morag Stone 286154. JOY TO THE WORLD The combined church choirs of four of the Hillside Churches will be performing a Christmas Cantata - Joy to the World by John Peterson - at each of the churches. Pat Pearce will be the conductor, and Rosemary Drayton will be at the organ. Do come and enjoy one of the performances - which last about an hour. The dates are: HUNTERS BALL Due to the fact that the Hunters Ball is now in Harare and most of us are unable to make there, we have decided we still need to have an end of season/year ball...so party time its going to be.. Date: 14 Dec 02 There will be a team event, so will be looking for
participants. To book phone Spread the word..farmers are very welcome and so are our town supporters... RSVP - 29 November 02
We pay tribute and say farewell to the following wonderful Bulawayo Folk MEL MARILLIER It is with regret that I am leaving Zimbabwe (hopefully temporarily) and heading for the UK, due to family commitments and the economic situation prevailing here. andreachris@rhodes2.freeserve.co.uk This is the address of my daughter and her husband, where I will be starting off in the UK. COLIN MARTIN Colin will be leaving Bulawayo in December and Judy will follow at some time in the future. Colin was born in Bulawayo and being 4th generation Rhodesian it is another sad scenario him being forced to leave. His maternal g. grandfather who was an engineer worked for Pauling on the railway line from the Congo (our family came on that line from Leopoldville) and helped build the Vic. Falls bridge. His wife being the first white woman to walk across the bridge after completion. Colin farmed at Esigodini for 33 years having bought the farm at the age of 24 and commuted to work at the bank for 2 years and then Internal Affairs for 10 1/2 yrs. In the small Esigodini Community in this time he was Club chairman, Treasurer, Church Treasurer, Farmers association chairman, ICA chairman and tennis chairman and treasurer. When chased off the farm had to sell all livestock including pedigree Brahman stud, commercial herd, sheep and goats and left behind a beautiful home and garden. Since had a report that the entire orchard and garden now dead! He uplifted a lot of his special plants and bulbs and many thanks go to our numerous kind friends who have looked after them. Also grateful thanks to our friends who stored furniture and equipment for months. During this period of stay in Esigodini (Essexvale) met and made wonderful friends who are now scattered around the world. Colin leaves to open his antique shop in Cape Town and hopes we will all meet up again under happier circumstances and wishes everyone well. God Speed to a Wonderful man.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Nic Bakker (formerly of Maison Nic)
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