Morning Mirror Edition 480 - 27/3/2012


In this edition

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1) Editorial

TACTILE TOTS

I fear for the tactile ability of my grandchildren !! (Not that I have any but I bought a tee shirt the other days saying "World's Best Grandma"! )

Just pause for a moment and think about the problems our children will be facing in the next generations, they will probably never know the reassuring feel of a book, the delightful smell of the the pages, the pure joy of reading the back cover!!

They will never be able to turn secretly to the back page just to see the ending, and they will probably not even know how to turn a page. Instead they will be reading on their computers, their kindles and their i pads, if at all !!

They will not know the thrill of possessing one's own monogrammed stationery, embossed beautifully with the words in gold script "From the desk of Maggie!"

They will never walk into a book store and browse amongst the sheaves of writing stationery, in blues or mushrooms or pure white manilla. Will they know what a ream is, or know the thrilling feel of rice paper, onion paper, embossed paper, glossy or matt ?

Aaaah the delights of browsing through a library, walking up and down drawing in the musty smell of old manuscripts, parchment and leather covered tomes.

Remember those days of school projects, when one would peruse dozens of encyclopedias, at home or in the public library, and laboriously hand copy the data into your text book, all the while changing it in order not to plagiarize !!

And then even drawing the pictures by hand and colouring them in with your fabulous set of 64 Staedtler crayons all colour coded in a majestic box ?

Oh no, not these days, a quick google and the world lies before you miraculously in a brief second. Cut and paste text and graphics and your project is complete !! I have not taken a reference book from our library in years now, and even my cherished collection of cookery books (and recipes from Aunty Mabel,) lie untouched. Its far easier to google "gazpacho", print out the recipe in large font, or just read it straight from the computer (if you are confident in your ability to keep the tomato pips from splashing on the screen !!)

Indeed I am the first to admit there are definite plusses in electronic reading, the greatest of which is being able to magnify the font exactly as your eyes require, and turning over a page takes a simple click of the finger instead of a nimble flip of a page.

Another plus is the fact that our eyes will not take such a beating but there again - science has proven that staring at bright screens is not good for the eyes.

Will they even know the joys of writing, or will they only use a keyboard?

What will happen to those beautiful and ancient arts like calligraphy, copperplate and even simple joining writing?



2) Notices and Event

Something Different: Busking, Cake Sale and Face Painting at Zonkizizwe
Saturday 31st March,
From 9 to 11:30
In support of the Academy of Music

30TH ANNIVERSARY GIRLS' COLLEGE BULAWAYO

The Headmistress, Mrs. Ross, Staff and Pupils, extend an invitation to all those who have been connected in the last 30 years with Girls' College, to join them in a Service of Thanksgiving. The Service will be held on Wednesday 4th April, at 9.00am in the College Grounds. Tea will be served after the Thanksgiving Service.

RSVP Office 258118/9 e-mail: headsec@girlscol.co.zw

30TH ANNIVERSARY GIRLS' COLLEGE BULAWAYO

2012 is the 30th Anniversary of Girls' College in Bulawayo.

Thousands of young ladies have passed through this most excellent academy of learning and the world has been made a better place by them all, as they have gone forward into all spheres of life all over the globe.

The College will be hosting several events during the year to commemorate 30 incredible years of academia, sport and culture in the Bulawayo Community.
Please join us in our celebrations and diaries these events.
For the First Term the Headmistress, Mrs. Ross, Staff and Pupils, extend an invitation to all those who have been connected in the last 30 years with Girls' College, to join them in a Service of Thanksgiving.
The Service will be held on Wednesday 4th April, at 9.00am in the College Grounds. Tea will be served after the Thanksgiving Service.
RSVP Office 258118/9 e-mail: headsec@girlscol.co.zw

The Second Terms events will be finalized shortly.
In the Third Term there will be a series of Girls' College reunions: The Official Event will be a 30th Anniversary dinner dance on the 20th of December at Girls College in Bulawayo.
Details later.
A separate event is being held for Alumni of Years 99,00,01,02,03. Please meet on December 15th 2012 at the College 6pm for cocktails then onto Mosaics. Join us for a night of reminiscing and fun. E-mail girls.college.reunion@gmail.com with your maiden name and year to receive your invite. Ticket prices TBC. Partners welcome.

Sunday 16th Dec we are having a family day at 26 on Park (Sunday is Fun Day) so please come along with your families to that too. Details will be in the invitation. Please note that this reunion has been in the pipeline for some time & is separate to that of the Colleges' planned 30th reunion. So looking forward to seeing all your special familiar faces.
Organisers Anita Sales and Siobhan Minietti
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The Final anniversary event will be a Dinner/Dance on Friday 21st December. 22nd is a Public Holiday and we thought the night before would be good. e mailhead head@girlscol.co.zw for more information

INTERNATIONAL ANTI-POACHING FOUNDATION

BLACK TIE DINNER AND AUCTION!!!!!
FRIDAY 20TH APRIL 2012
6.30PM
MYSTIQUE FUNCTION CENTRE, BYO DRESS: BLACK TIE WITH A SAFARI THEME TICKETS: $65 PER PERSON (INCLUDES 3 COURSE DINNER AND A BOTTLE OF WINE). WE HAVE SOME AWESOME ITEMS TO AUCTION SUCH AS 2 SETS OF SIGNED LARRY NORTON PRINTS, ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY CALLA VAN ZYL, STAYS AT SIKUMI TREE LODGE, BUMI HILLS SAFARI LODGE, GORGES LODGE, VIC FALLS SAFARI LODGE AND MORE! OUR STAR PRIZE OF THE EVENING IS A 2 NIGHT STAY FOR 2 PEOPLE AT THE EXLCUSIVE SINGITA PAMUSHANA LODGE IN THE LOWVELD!! WE WILL HAVE THE CHICKENBUS BAND FROM VICTORIA FALLS ENTERTAINING US FOR THE NIGHT AS WELL AS THE MINISTER OF TOURISM GIVING A SPEECH! PLEASE CONTACT GARDENS AND EVENTS ON 0773266997 OR events@qualityservice.com TO BOOK YOUR TICKET.

BROUGHT TO YOU IN ASSOCIATION WITH MYSTIQUE FUNCTION CENTRE, THE MAIL BOX, CREATIVE CENTRE AND THE AFRICAN HUNTER AND FISHERMAN MAGAZINE.

DO NOT LET YOUR EVENTS CLASH.
OBTAIN YOUR COPY OF BULAWAYO EVENTS CALENDAR FROM KIRSTY FLETCHER
Kirsty Fletcher kirstyfl@mweb.co.zw

SATURDAY 31ST MARCH - ALLIANCE FRANCAISE PRODUCTION
"MERDERIC SOLIGNON"
A 5 PIECE JAZZ BAND FROM FRANCE - TIME 7PM
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE THEATRE - $7

THE STABLE WINERY
(CORKS)
THE FALCON VILLAGE 23 FALCON STREET BELMONT BULAWAYO
0772 258 531 dunn@gatorzw.com

BELGIUM CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNIES AND EGGS HAVE ARRIVED!

EXTRA SMALL BUNNIES - $1.60 SMALL BUNNIES - $2.60 MEDIUM BUNNIES - $6.50 BUNNIES ON A STICK - $2.60 GOOSE EGGS - $2.20 OSTRICH EGGS - $6.10 4 DECORATED EGGS IN A TUBE - $5.20

DELICIOUS! LIMITED STOCKS
THE STABLE WINERY (CORKS)
THE FALCON VILLAGE 23 FALCON STREET BELMONT BULAWAYO
0772 258 531 dunn@gatorzw .com
WE STOCK A WONDERFUL WIDE RANGE OF WINES FROM THE CAPE. S.A. CALL 0772 258 531 OR EMAIL dunn@gatorzw.com FOR A QUOTATION. OVER 50 ESTATES.
FALCON VILLAGE 23 FALCON STREET BELMONT BULAWAYO
EASTER PARADE SATURDAY 31ST MARCH DECORATED EGGS - 9:00 AM BONNET PARADE - 10:00AM LOTS OF PRIZES TO WON COLOURING COMPETITION MINI MARKET FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
AND BARNEY WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE TOO! DON'T MISS IT!

TENDELE CRAFTS

River Estate Cnr. 12th/Oak Ave.( Look out for Lime green wall!) Suburbs

Textile crafts ideal for taking overseas as they are light and pack easily. Table cloths, wall hangings, place mats and runners in nice earthy ethic designs of Zimbabwe.

Adult T.Shirts with embroidered animal motif now only $15 each. Interesting range of books distributed by Amabooks including a useful pocket size book of Zimbabwean Mammals and Birds at reasonable prices.
Plus much more. We look forward to seeing you in our shop set in the peaceful surrounds of River Estate which offers safe parking and play area for children.
Open weekdays 9am - 4pm. and Sat mornings. Lynne and Martin Wilkins Cel : 0712 403 431 / 0772 355 882

Matabeleland Hockey Board - Press Release 1

After the refurbishment of the Khumalo Hockey Stadium and the successful hosting of the African Olympic Qualifiers the Matabeleland Hockey Board will be reviving the Easter Hockey Tournament - previously known as 'Jardav' - after a period of 8 years. The 'Jardav' tournament was successfully run on an annual basis and attracted many local and foreign teams, and showcased some highly competitive hockey. There are already 4 South African teams that have indicated they will be participating in the 2013 tournament.

The tournament will be held from 6th April to 9th April at the Khumalo Hockey Stadium in Bulawayo, and at present the teams that have confirmed - this list includes: B.A.C., Queens (Byo), Midlands (Gweru), Hippo Valley (Chiredzi), Sunrise, Enthusiasts (Hre), and an Invitational Masters team. It is hoped that more will register prior to the tournament. This tournament is for both men's and ladies' teams.

The KHS is a world class hockey stadium which had new turfs laid in August 2011, one of which boasts the latest in turf technology. Hockey in Zimbabwe finding its way back to a competitive level, and there are many promising young players as well as some wise old heads!!! The tournament promise to be lots of fun, will have some fantastic hockey and will go a long way to returning Bulawayo to its former sporting glory.

HORSE SHOW BULAWAYO

Horse Show will be held on Saturday 30th March and Sunday 1st April at the Horse Arena of the Trade Fair Grounds. Full catering available, and all welcome to watch. Fun events and jumping on Saturday and jumping only on Sunday. No entry charge.

What's happening at the Natural History Museum

The Regional Primary Schools Heritage Quiz is on the Friday 30th March at the Natural History Museum starting at 10am. All are invited to come and watch the top regional schools compete in this annual event. Questions cover all aspects of our cultural and natural heritage, and this promises to be an exciting morning. We would also like to thank all our sponsors for their support for this event.

International Museum Day is 18th May and any school/persons visiting the museum before that date can enter an ICOM photo competition, so bring your camera on your next visit.

The courtyard of the museum is available for birthday parties and functions, and the museum also has workshop and seminar facilities. Contact us on 250045 or 230046 for enquires and bookings.

Come and let the whole family experience the Easter story together.

- A live donkey will welcome you to Jerusalem to being the story of Jesus death and resurrection. - A snack will be shared as you witness Jesus eating with His 12 disciples at the last supper. - Children will make a cross as they hear the story about the crucifixion of Jesus. - Enter the dark tomb where Jesus was buried. - Rejoice as you walk out of the darkness and into the light of His resurrection.

You will walk as a group from area to area. The whole experience takes aobut 30 mintues, with fun and games to follow.

Come anytime between 9 am - 12 noon Saturday 31 March Community Brethren in Christ Church Theological College of Zimbabwe Gwanda Rd. at Riverside Rd. (Opposite NUST) There is no charge. It will be a time to remember! Children must be accompanied by adults.

Trivial Pursuit Charity Evening

Theres nothing trivial about supporting a great cause. Trivial Pursuit Charity Evening Gather your friends and raise funds for ZANE
Wednesday 28th March 2012
The red room, 99 on York, 99 York St, Sydney $50.00 a person (10 per table) inc. a light dinner
Contact: Contact lindsay@musasa.com or 0418 624 905 More info www.zane-zimbabweanationalemergency.com

Fit for Living Fitness Vacation Program

Fact: fitness is a resource for your mental and physical well being, If you are a student on vacation, come and join this exciting fitness vacation program designed with you in mind!!

Come and increase your energy levels, meet new people, and relieve any stress. Being healthy and fit increases your ability to concentrate, retain information and lifts your overall confidence. This is one intense and fun month that will change your life.

Where: Fit for Living
Dates: April 2012 Holidays
Time: 0830-0930 HRS or 1630-1730HRS
What is it?: Combination of Spin, Aerobics,Boot Camp and weight training.
Cost: $50
Don't miss this amazing opportunity. Tell your friends about it! Call the numbers below or come in person to book and get more details.
Contact: Des- 0772 385 014, Loveness- 0772 546 897 Find us: Inside Spire Circle @ZITF-Access via Gate 4.
Admin Office Fit for Living Fitness Center Spire Circle@ ZITF- Access via Gate 4 Site# FS4 ZITF, Bulawayo Phone: +263772 546897 +263772 375365 Fitness:a resource for life!

DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH MINI BAZAAR

FRIDAY 30TH MARCH, 2012

@ 5PM

IN DRC HALL CNR GEO SILUNDIKA STREET /13TH AVENUE.
ON SALE TO EAT BOEREWORS ROLLS HAMBURGERS PANNEKOEK (PANCAKES) TEAS & COFFEE & CAKE COLD DRINKS
TO BUY MELKTERT KOEKSISTERS BACON CRAZY'S DELICIOUS PORK PRODUCTS OUR FAMOUS HOMEMADE BOEREWORS HANDMADE CANDELABRA FOR THE INEVITABLE ZESA CUTS PLANTS & SUZIE'S POTTING SOIL AND MORE. THERE WILL BE LIMITED TABLES AVAILABLE AT R 100 FOR OTHER PRODUCTS. PLEASE CONTACT LIZETTE ON 280725 TO BOOK. PLEASE JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH US FOR SOME DELICIOUS TAKEAWAYS AND GOOD COMPANY. WE THANK OUR REGULAR SUPPORTERS AND WELCOME NEW ONES.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Alliance Francaise de Bulawayo

UPCOMING EVENT Mederic Collignon and Jazz Quartet Jus de Bocse

M d ric Collignon is a grand master of improvisation. Recognized as much for his often amazing vocals as for his mastery of the cornet (an instrument he now prefers to the trumpet) this brilliant instrumentalist possesses a wildly fertile imagination. His amazing versatility has allowed him to explore a multitude of musical styles including cool jazz, rhythm and blues, free jazz, contemporary electro-acoustic music as well as big band and orchestral.

Don't miss this unique live Jazz performance by French cornet player Mederic Collignon and his dynamic quartet "Jus de Bocse" on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Bulawayo Theatre.
Mederic Collignon - cornet, fluegelhorn, voice Franck Woeste - Fender Rhodes Philippe Gleizes - drums Frederic Chiffoleau - double bass
7pm for 7.30, Saturday the 31st of March 2012 @ Bulawayo Theatre Club Tickets: $7 available from Bulawayo Theatre and at the door.

BULAWAYO MOTORING CLUB
PROPOSED EVENTS CALENDAR FOR 2012...KEEP THESE DATES FREE!

APRIL 28 SOUND OFF AND SPINNING AT THE FALL ROAD CIRCUIT
MAY 12 CLUBMAN RACES AND TRAINING DAY
MAY 26 PUBLIC DRAGS WITH A TWIST
JUNE 16 NATIONAL KARTING RACES
JULY 7 CLUBMAN RACING
JULY 28 SOUND OFF & CAR SHOW
AUGUST 25 PUBLIC DRAGS
SEPTEMBER 15 MAIN CIRCUIT NATIONAL RACES INCLUDING BIKES
OCTOBER 27 SOUND OFF AND SPINNING
DECEMBER 1 3 HOUR ENDURANCE RACE AND ONE HOUR BIKE DEMO
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND GET EVENT UPDATES @ BULAWAYO MOTORING CLUB COMMUNITY ENQUIRIES: 0712 609431



Khayelihle Children's Village Board of Directors, the Fundraising Committee and the children of Khayelihle Children's Village (KCV)
are kindly inviting you to their annual fundraising dinner dance on the 30th of March 2012 from 6:00pm till late, to help raise funds for the upkeep of children at the Village. Khayelihle Children's Village (KCV) is a non-profit making welfare organization (registration number W/O 3/94) that takes care of abandoned, vulnerable and orphaned children.

You are invited to;

i) Buy dinner tickets for the function to be held at the Bulawayo Club at $40-00 each, $70 for a couple or group booking for $350 for a table of ten. A cash bar will be available. There will also be lots of entertainment from the KCV children, Say Band and Siyaya Dance Group.
ii) Donate items to be auctioned at the dinner or donate directly to Khayelihle Children's Village.

For more details, please contact Thembi on 09-76144 or 0772 581 851 Thanking you in anticipation.
Thembi Mbambo DSR Officer

AMAZING AUTUMN
GARDEN CONCERT Music for all tastes!! Fundraiser Crime Awareness Bulawayo

31st March 2012
26 on Park Restaurant
From 6 pm - 10 pm

Tickets

Pre-Booked US$ 8 per person At Door US$ 10 per person Pre-booked picnic baskets for sale at US$ 12 per head
All Tickets available from: 26 on Park Restaurant which is located at 26 Park Street, Suburbs From 1st March 2012

'Art in the Garden' at Pembroke Place,
31st March at 2pm.
Join us for an afternoon of classy culture and entertainment. Entrance fee $1, refreshments will be available from the coffee shop whilst you browse amongst the talent artists we have! Exhibitors please contact Gardens and Events on 0773266997 or events@qualityservice.com to book your stand! Hurry as space is limited.

BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP.

Greetings to you all. Our next meeting will bee held at our usual venue, Church of Ascension, Hillside, at 2.30pm on Wednesday 4th April 2012.
Bee warned!
Bee there!
Judy Ross will be joining us to give us a Bee Talk. We hope the hall will bee a-buzz with enthusiasm to hear all about these interesting little creatures and how important they are in our gardens.

Following on from the last meeting our exhibitors titles for this month are :- A Mass and/or vertical arrangement and 'Happy Easter.'

Tea and coffee will bee served. Entrance by donation - free for pensioners. Please come and join us for a relaxing and informative afternoon and have fun with flowers. See you there!

PAB AND THE ACADEMY

FROZEN PLANET - ON THIN ICE / SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC
Thursday 29 March in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
Captain Scott is presumed to have died on 29 March 1912 and an additional episode of "Frozen Planet" looking at the impact of global warming on the polar regions will be followed by the celebrated 1948 film Scott of the Antarctic starring John Mills, James Robertson Justice, John Gregson, Kenneth More and Christopher Lee. "Docudrama of determined British explorer, Captain Scott, highlighting the trials of his last expedition to the South Pole. This saga of bravery and endurance features an especially moving finale. Superb musical score by Vaughan Williams" [Maltin's 2012 Movie Guide]. The film is in Technicolor and has been restored to produce a picture of remarkable quality for its age! Supper available from 6.00 p.m. Admission: $3.00 [free to film members]

HANDEL: THEODORA
Friday 30 March in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m.
For this Glyndebourne staging, American director Peter Sellars takes Handel's story of self-sacrificial love between a Christian virgin and a Roman imperial bodyguard in fourth century Antioch and, by resetting it in modern-day America, transforms it into a timeless parable of spiritual resistance to tyranny and persecution. "If you're repelled by the thought of Roman soldiers in US army uniforms and a Roman governor glad-handing like a US president, then think again. The score is of matchless beauty, the production riveting, the individual performances flawless. Unmissable" [Gramophone Classical Music Guide]. Supper available during the interval Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members]

THE PETERHOUSE ORCHESTRA
Tuesday 3 April in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.00 p.m. for 7.00 p.m.
The Peterhouse Music Department will present a concert at the Academy showcasing the talent of their young musicians. The programme includes a wide variety of music which should appeal to young and old alike. Soloists, ensembles, choirs, and bands will perform compositions from many different eras. A highlight will be a full orchestral performance, which will include musicians from Watershed College, playing excerpts from well-known musicals. Works by Mozart, Ravel, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga will be performed and elements of fused traditional and contemporary African music are included in what promises to be an exciting and entertaining programme. Booking is at the Academy. Tickets are $10.00 including wine and snacks from 6.00 p.m. and must be booked no later than Friday 30 March. Tickets for the concert alone will be available at $5.00.

BACH: MASS IN B MINOR
Wednesday 4 April IN THE Robert Sibson Hall at 7.00 p.m.
Bach's great masterpiece was recorded in the magnificent surroundings of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. The soloists are Ruth Ziesak (soprano), Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano), Daniel Taylor (alto), Paul Agnew (tenor) and Dietrich Henschel (baritone) with The Maîtrise de Notre-Dame de Paris and the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris conducted by John Nelson. Supper available from 6.00 p.m. Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members]

THE EIGHTH BULAWAYO MUSIC FESTIVAL
Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 May
There is a pre-festival dinner on the Tuesday evening, 22 May at the Bulawayo Club. This will be a substantial finger supper and courses will be interspersed with music from several of the musicians ending with a sing-along led by Leslie Howard who has a repertoire of over eight hundred songs and will be happy to take requests! Numbers will be limited for this event and tickets will be $25.00 including wine - not included in the season ticket.
The Festival itself will perhaps be the most ambitious yet. No fewer than twenty-one musicians will joining us from beyond our borders including (in order strictly alphabetical!) the Amici String Quartet, Juliette Bausor (flute), Sharon de Kock (violin), Coady Green (piano), Leigh Harrold (piano), Leslie Howard (piano), the Junior Odeion String Quartet, Mary King (mezzo-soprano/conductor), Njabulo Madlala (baritone), Piet Moolman (conductor), Alenka Ponjavic (soprano), Richard Sisson (piano, composer, conductor, etc!), Christopher Smith (piano), Morgan Szymanski (guitar) and Petroc Trelawny (narrator, interviewer).
There will be a great wealth of music on offer. As well as the dozen or so classical concerts there will be plenty of other music to enjoy including pop and gospel concerts, Indian music and dancing and an Africa Day Celebration. Three of the major highlights will be:
a performance of "Carmina Burana" with soloists, a choir of 150 plus children's chorus, two pianos and seven or eight percussionists - early rehearsals suggest that this will be an event not easily forgotten! the first performance of a major commission from Richard Sisson, "The Song of the Carnivores", involving children from ten schools in both eastern and western suburbs as well as a host of instrumentalists and many of the professional musicians. Choirs are already working on the music all over the city and another memorable evening is guaranteed.
the final orchestral concert, a programme of thee concertos plus "The Carnival of the Animals".
There will also be a concert devoted to music by Schubert, another to Mendelssohn, a celebration of Debussy (born 50 years ago this year), piano quintets by Dohnanyi, Fibich, Schumann and Shostakovich - and much more. One rather different event will be silent films with live accompaniment - including Laurel and Hardy's "Big Business" with Leslie Howard as pianist! Booking will open to the general public on Tuesday 10 April and season tickets will cost $75.00. Booking for individual concerts will open on Monday 30 April.
Further details including the full provisional programme from Michael Bullivant at music@gatorzw.co.uk

3) Roses And Raspberries
ROSES TO ZIMOCO

in Harare who helped out two elderly folk with a car problem on Monday !!



Roses to the following people who helped on the evening of Thursday 15th March:
Wendy Coulson who handled the incident in such a calm and reassuring manner, Jean and Lizzie, who looked after me and took me under their wing and Ian Johnston of suburbs neighbourhood watch for helping with the police and driving me around the following day.
Sue Bryant

4) Congratulations



5) Condolences/In Memorium/Wreath Funds

PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS FOR CONDOLENCE MESSAGES PLEASE TO EDITH DULY NURSING HOME edithduly@netconnect.co.zw

CONDOLENCES:

For all those who were connected in anyway with Matabeleland tennis, I am sure they will be very sad to learn of the death of Ann Murphy - wife to Phil and mother to Colleen and Sharon. Ann passed away peacefully on 29th February after suffering a heart attack a few days earlier. There was a memorial service for her today at the Methodist Church in Kloof - KwaZulu Natal.
Ann was very involved with Junior tennis in the 70's / 80's and managed both Matabeleland Junior teams and Rhodesian Junior Teams. She was also a very loyal member of Suburbs Tennis club along with Phil and youngest daughter Sharon who I think went on to represent Matabeleland at junior level.
I am sure there will be a lot of folk who will be very sad to learn of her passing and it is with great fondess that we remember her.
Thank You
Regards,
Maureen Brewis

SPENCER - NEIL ANTHONY. 2.07.1967 - 17.01.2012
Precious son, and brother, of Pat and Bryan, and Trevor. Suddenly in Ireland. We'll be loving you - not for just an hour, not for just a day, not for just a year, but always.

Congratulations on your posthumous award - your Higher Certificate in Electronics Engineering. We will be at your Graduation in November.
Thank you, Neil, for your steadfast courage and determination, your love, compassion for others, hard work and great laugh. Fly High!
email - ct303b@yoafrica.com
trevor.spencer2@btinternet.com

6) Pets

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated. Please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewellry, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of. We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814 Thank you for keeping our shop going. We have a small exquisite selection of Coffee table books, a small outboard motor and a lovely Viners stainless steel cutlery canteen

SHOP HOURS
MONDAY - 2PM - 3.45PM
TUESDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 1.30PM - 3.15PM
WEDNESSDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 2PM - 3.45PM
THURSDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 1.30PM - 3.15PM
FRIDAY - 9AM - 12 NOON 1.30PM - 3.15PM
LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 9AM - 10.45AM

If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593

We have a number of unclaimed dogs at the kennels, please contact Berry on 66578 if you have lost your dog. Also we have cats and kittens looking for good homes.

Clinic hours as follows:
Monday and Friday 9.30am - 1 pm 2pm - 4 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 2 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 9.30 am - 12 noon
Wednesday vaccinations only

HELP US TO HELP ANIMALS by not buying puppies on the streets and at shopping centres. By doing so you are encouraging this awful trade as most puppies are smuggled across our borders with false papers. We have beautiful puppies looking for loving homes at our kennels. PLEASE give them a chance contact Berry on 66758/66593

MAKE A DATE FOR SUNDAY 27 MAY FOR OUR ANNUAL "SCRUFFS" DOG SHOW

URGENT APPEAL A LARGE BLACK GREAT DANE TYPE DOG, WEARING A SILVER CHAIN MISSING FROM PADDONHURST, SEEN AT THE HOCKEY STADIUM AND ALONG PAULING ROAD, SUBURBS. IF YOU SEE THIS DOG PLEASE CALL THE SPCA IMMEDIATELY ON 66578/66593/69814 OR 0773787044.

PETS FOR SALE. TWO BEAUTIFUL FEMALE TOYPOM
PUPS FOR SALE. MUST GO TOGETHER $150 FOR THE TWO. Call LISA 0772333921

7) Guardian Angels, Donations and Wish Lists

WISH LIST
The Bulawayo Cancer Association Branch is a non profit making organization that depends on donations in cash and kind from individuals and cooperate organizations for sustenance of its hostel and the centre so your donations will be welcomed and appreciated.
Please can you bless us with :-

* a ladder and other garden equipment
* a small lounge suite for patients to sit on when being counseled
* regular cash donation to enable us to purchase drugs used by cancer patients
*breast protheses, mactectomy bras, wigs and sleeves
* volunteers to assit with fundraising
* fuel or fuel coupons

The centre is opened weekdays between 9 and 12 o'clock. Our telephone number is 09 61158 or 09 71724





GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK

KATHY BOOYSEN
FOOD 4 HOMES
GEES FRUIT & VEG
MS RITA HUGHES
KERSHELMAR
THE LODGE GWANDA
MR J PRINGLE
ASHWIN RANCHOD
MRS STEYNBURG
SONDELANI
MR LEE - ZIMBABWE/BOTSWANA CHRISTIAN MISSION
DONATIONS FROM ANONYMOUS DONORS APPRECIATED


8) Bulawayo News

EXCITING NEWS ABOUT ONE OF OUR BULAWAYO BOYS

The Country Blockman

From the rolling green hills of the Welsh Valleys, steeped in the history of generations of neighbourly co-operation ,they have brought the spirit of the valley communities to the heart of the Midlands, fully committed to applying the Welsh saying ' Cig Ian - Calon Crif to their new business venture, 'The Country Blockman' , situated in the centre of Howick. The saying is translated as 'pure meat - strong heart' and beckons commitment to the community through honesty and integrity, and that is what Brendon Joubert and Hannah Pugh intend to achieve in Howick, where they have chosen to make home and develop their business.

The couple met in Wales where Brendon acquired his meat handling skills, working for Hannah's father; an established Welsh hill farmer, well known for his organic farming practices and welsh black cattle herd. They are also expert butchers renowned for their expertise in traditional blockman skills and meat presentation. Brendon was unable to return to his native Zimbabwe and the family business in wildlife and tourism, due to the farm evictions, after completing university studies in Pietermaritzburg (IMM (Dip. Marketing) and took the opportunity to study blockmanship and value adding processing in Wales, soon providing a service to the very demanding restaurant industry.

The Country Blockman will concentrate on developing quality meat products and affordable value added homemade delicatessen products, synonymous with country traditions. Brendon and Hannah also hope to stock an array of homemade jams, pickles and preserves, supporting where possible local producers and manufacturers. First and foremost though is to meet the challenge of consistent quality and develop a service to cater the needs of the Howick and Meander residents' and service industries based on friendship and quality service associated with their 'pure meat - strong heart ' ethos and background,
The address is 28 Main Street , Howick, KZN and the phone is +27 33 330 6151

Do you have a Alcohol or Drug problem (even over the counter drugs) there is help phone ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS or NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS on 0773 217277

ANY FELLOW ZIMBABWEANS ON HOLIDAY IN BRITAIN, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A WALK AROUND THE KIA OVAL, HOME OF THE ASHES, I WILL GLADLY TAKE YOU AROUND. I CAN BE CONTACTED AT bdleith@yahoo.co.uk OR YOU CAN TEXT ME/CALL ME ON 079 44895078. LOOK FORWARD TO SEING YOU SOON,
DARRYL

9) Gossip Column

Name: John Nette
Email: jonette_bw@yahoo.com

It was wonderful to find your website and your Morning Mirror. I miss old Africa and I'm trying to reconnect with some of my roots

At present I'm work in China but I hail from Africa - born in Mombasa, Kenya and grew up in South Africa. Travelled to Rhodesia as a child, a stone hit the windscreen on the unpaved road and I shivered the whole way to Salisbury. As an adult I worked in Francistown, Botswana for a couple years. We used to pop over to Bulawayo and overnight at the BYO camping ground, then have brunch at Sisters in Haddon and Sly. What memories!
Keep up the good work. I look forward to visiting regularly.

WELL KNOWN BULAWAYO LANDMARK
IN NEED OF HELP

For 50 years Eskimo Hut has been a part of the Bulawayo 'scene'.
Generations have grown up visiting this popular and well known landmark for their 'Ice cream' treats. It was for many years the 'hang out' for teens and young adults who would gather in the car park and show off their latest 'wheels' - Renault's, Cortina's and the like.
It prospered through the busy Trade Fair years when it served Pies, Hot Dogs and toasted sandwiches as well as its well known Ice cream.
It survived through the difficult economy and is still serving todays generation of customers. Even though there have been changes and upgrades over the past few years, Eskimo Hut has now been told to 'move on'. They need support if they are to remain where they are so if you feel strongly enough that Bulawayo would not be the same if this landmark were to go or have fond memories of the way things were - then please email: colanne_eskimohut@hotmail.com



Please assist British Pensioners who live outside of Britain (for example those living in Zimbabwe or South Africa) to be able to get the annual upgrades to their pensions, by signing this petition to END THE UNFAIR FROZEN OVERSEAS PENSION POLICY. You don't need to be a pensioner yourself in order to sign this, nor do you necessarily need to be British yourself. Your signature would be greatly appreciated. Please note, they only accept one signature per email address.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitiohttp://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/16387ns/16387

10) Personal Column

Please could you let it be known that the Cancer Center will be open again every second Wednesday afternoon of the month for our 'drop in' where any cancer patient is very welcome to join us for a cup of tea and chat. It is from 2.30pm .

I will also now be there every Tuesday morning from 9 t0 12 noon just to help any Cancer patient who needs a chat or a family member who is needing to talk and get their worries off their shoulders. Please feel free to pop in .
should anyone not be able to make it for the morning could that person phone Ruth Fisher our Secretary Mon. to Friday between 9 and 12 to make an afternoon appointment, It is all voluntary the phone number for the office is 61158 or they can phone me on 0712407753.
Thanks again for all your help
Jean Clarke

11) Gweru And Harare News



12) Wining, Dining and Coffee Shops

SUMPTUOUS SEAFOOD EVENING

The Nesbitt Castle
Friday 30th March 2012
2 Sittings - 18:30 or 20:00
$35.00 per head
Includes a 3 Course Meal and Tea or Coffee Entertainment by Gary Stanley

View the Menu on our Facebook page!!! www.facebook.com/thenesbittcastle
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Tel: 282735 / 6 Email: reservations@nesbittcastle.co.zw

RESTAURANTS

MAMMA SHWARMAZ

Juicy lamb, beef or chicken, filled into a light crispy pita with a choice of mouth watering sauces available from:
Date: Friday 17 February 2012
Time: 13: 30
Venue: Garden Restaurant
54 Park Road Suburbs Bulawayo 12th Avenue Extension
Contact; 0776 423 453 0772 383 289 0776 304 041
Shwarma - To - Go US$ 3.00 Shwarma eat in with chips and salad US$ 6.00



RUSTEAK COTTAGE

COME AND SEE OUR EXCITING RANGE OF TEAK, ILALA PALM AND WROUGHT IRON FURNITURE.

OUR FURNITURE IS ALL HAND MADE AND DESIGNED IN A SMALL FACTORY IN BURNSIDE.

ITEMS INCLUDE : DINING ROOM TABLES AND CHAIRS, DRESSER, BEAUTIFUL BEDS AND SIDE PEDISTALS, KISTS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, BEAUTIFUL TV STANDS FOR FLAT SCREEN TVS, BATHROOM VANITIES, LOO SEATS, TOWEL RAILS, ALL BATHROOM ACCESSORIES, CUPBOARDS, COFFEE TABLES AND SIDE TABLES, WAGON WHEEL LIGHT FITTINGS, LAMPS AND SHADES, BAR STOOLS AND TABLES, LAUNDRY BOXES, EXCLUSIVE TREE STUMP TABLES, MIRRORS, PICNIC BENCHES AND MUCH MORE.

OUR EASTER SPECIAL IS A BEAUTIFUL EGG SHAPED HANGING CHAIR FOR YOUR GARDEN, GAZEBOS, LODGES.

RUSTEAK COTTAGE IS AT 2 FLEMING DRIVE, BURNSIDE, BULAWAYO. PHONE 09 242744 OR CELL 0772 316602 WAYNE OR 0773 281029 CHERYL.

WE OFFER A SMALL TEA GARDEN WITH HOME MADE CAKE, MILK TART, LEMON MERANGUE PIE, CHICKEN AND STEAK PIES, TOASTED SANDWICHES COFFEES, TEAS, MILKSHAKES ETC.
SITUATED IN A SERENE SETTING IN A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN, SURROUNDED BY BIRDS AND OTHER ANIMALS. WE OFFER A SMALL PETTING ZOO FOR THE KIDS AND A SMALL NURSERY WITH PONY TAIL PALMS, HANGING BASKETS, PENNY FARTHINGS, WINDMILLS, TOADSTOOLS, BIRD FEEDERS, BIRD BATHS AND MUCH MORE TO ADORN YOUR GARDEN.
POP IN AND SEE US. DIRECTIONS : BURNSIDE RD, LEFT INTO WHITESTONE WAY, JUST BEFORE WHITESTONE SCHOOL TURN LEFT INTO LOURIE RD, FIRST RIGHT INTO HOOPOE HOLLOW, FIRST LEFT INTO FLEMING RD - NUMBER 2, PLEASE HOOT.
WE ARE OPEN OVER THE EASTER WEEKEND. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 4PM SATURDAY 9AM TO 2PM

NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS EVENING
Good food & southern HOSPITALITY

Join us at New Orleans Restaurant on the 31st of March as we welcome you to our Mardi Gras themed festivities! An evening that will take you to another time. Join in on the highlights of lavish masks, beads and southern hospitality the Mississippi city is famous for. Our Mardi Gras menu will certainly tantalize the taste buds. New Orleans will be open from 6:30pm, book your table now to avoid disappointment.

For reservations contact: 09 - 243176 or 09 - 243177. For other information relating to the hotel, restaurant or coffee cafe visit our website www.banfflodgehotel.com.

We look forward to welcoming you.

A few of the places to eat in Bulawayo:-

Arizona Spur Restaurant in the Holiday Inn
Banff Lodge Coffee cafe
Book and Bean caf at Bradfield Shopping Centre
Bulawayo Golf Club
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
Cattleman - 12th Avenue
Country Club - Esigodini Road
Frangos- 12th Avenue
Friar Tucks
Gallery Coffee Shop - Fort Street
Garden Resturant - 54 Park Rd
Golden Spur - Robert Mugabe Way
Granite Ridge - Matobo Hills
Hillside Dams Tea Room
Hillside Bowling Club
Holiday Inn - Arizona Spur
Horizon Restaurant & Bar - Pioneer House, Fife Street
Hotel Rio
Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar
Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent
Massimo's Genuine Italian Restaurant - Ascot Shopping Centre
Maxies - Ascot Shopping Centre
Mojo Bar, Lounge and Cafe (B.A.C)
Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club
Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue
New Orleans - Banff Road
Pappas - Robert Mugabe Way
Parrot Lodge in Valeview Road, Riverside
River Cafe = 12th Ave
Southern Comfort Lodge and Cafe
The Berry - 22 Haddon Ave
The Bulawayo Club
The Melting Pot
Thee Coffee Shoppe
Wes and Janes - Pauling Road


and more !!

13) Catering and Food

Rich Chocolate Mousse cakes,Chocolate carrot
cake,Plain carrot cake,Chocolate Brownies,Cheese CakesLemon,Strawberry,Chocolate,Orange,Granidilla and any Seasonal fruit,Fresh Cream Pineapple cakes,Peach Cakes,Strawberry Cakes,Caramel and any Seasonal fruit,Black Forest cake,Milk Tarts,Cremora Tarts,Bran Muffins,Banana Loaves,Assorted Biscuits,Scones, Birthday cakes,Birthday cakes with pictures,Ben Ten,Spiderman,Hello Kitty,Sponge bob Square pants and Patrick ETC,Doll Cakes,Wedding Cakes,Anivisary Cakes,Chocolate E'Clairs.Desserts Yoghurt Pudding,Chocolate mousse,Trifile, and vinegar Pudding.
Contact ADAM'S DELIGHTS ON 0774 777 656
Or 0772 906 331 PLACE YOUR ORDERS TWO DAYS IN ADVANCE ALL CAKES ARE FRESHLY MADE.Thank you very much to all my customers that support me.

POTATOES- POTATOES-POTATOES

Potato wholesaler, Good quality and high volumes available

For more information phone 0775 826 721



NEED CATERING???

I am a professional caterer specialising in spits, whether it be sheep, pig, beef, warthog or whatever.

I can cater at your home or at an outside venue.

For further information please contact IAN JOHNSTON on 237240 or 0712 215373 or email jicsj@yoafrica,com

CAKES CAKES CAKES
- Black Forest Gateau, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Hawaiian Cake with Cream Cheese Icing, Fruit Cake and Amarula Carrot Cake. Email me for price list.

Contact Marina on 077-77 532 77 or email awesometastes@fastmail.co.uk

14) Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe

ACCOMMODATION POLOKWANE

Biddy and Gerhard invite you to make yourself at home in their 'Affordable Self Catering Overnight Accommodation', situated in a beautiful secure garden. Ideally located for visitors to Polokwane, due to the close proximity of a bypass to the new 'Mall of the North'. All units have full DSTV , are Air- Conditioned and have Mini Bars for your comfort.

(Photo's available upon request)

Undercover parking and swimming pool available. Baby Stroller and camping cot available on request. Extra Mattress available on request.
Flat 'Melody' sleeps four. Queen bed in main bedroom with Shower and toilet en-suite and 2 single sleeper couches in lounge area. Fully equipped self catering kitchen. With oven+4 plate hob. Fridge-deepfreeze. Own courtyard and barbeque area. Very comfortable with upmarket d cor.
Flat 'Harmony' sleeps four. Fully equipped self catering kitchen. Mini stove, fridge-deepfreeze. Bath and shower. Own courtyard and barbeque area.
Unit ' Sleep and Go' one room has a queen bed and the other 2 twins. Common shower/toilet. Fridge/Microwave/coffee facilities in both rooms . Patio doors open on pool and braai area.
Where to find us: 13 Woodbush str. Ladanna Polokwane Close to Macro and Gateway International Airport, just off N1 - GPS Coordinates: S 23º 52' 35.1" E 029º 27' 22.2" website www.overnightpolokwane.co.za Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure and looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay, book your accommodation with us!
Your Host: Biddy Fourie - 015 287 9761 (B) 015 293 2836 (H) (a/h) 082 410 7325 (cell) email : biddyf@absa.co.za

FOUR SEASONS SELF-CATERING COTTAGES, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG

Sleeping from 2 to 8 pax per unit on a large property with ample parking within a secure country estate.

5 chalets in total.

Rates: Standard single: R 250 Standard double: R 400 Loerie Chalet: single R 350, double R 500 R 100 per additional person, children under 12: half price We also offer budget accommodation Units are serviced daily, TV, pool.
We are close to Broadacres Shopping Centre, Fourways Mall, Fourways Crossing, Cedar Square, Montecasino, Northgate Shopping Centre with Coca-Cola Dome, Lanseria Airport, Fourways Hospital, Olivedale Hospital, Riverside Rehabilitation Centre.
Address: 34, Woburn Avenue, Chartwell North Estates, on Cedar Road, Fourways, 2055 Tel: 27 11 460 1948 Cell: 083 420 7779 E-mail: ebeck@absamail.co.za

'Our Place' Self-Catering Accommodation,
Louis Trichardt:
Planning your April holiday south and require a stop-over. We provide comfort, tranquillity and affordability. 15 kilometres from Louis Trichardt on the N1 south, turn right into Airforce Base Road and 1km down, to "Our Place" signpost on the left. GPS S23/11/48.3 E29/51/48.9. Bookings appreciated in advance. Contact: Landline: + 27 15 516 5706 Cell:+ 27 73 9390773 Fax: + 27 86 519 7435 Email: ourplace@xpress.co.za



TIMESHARE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

APRIL 9-13 2 BEDROOM /6 SLEEPER SALMANDER SELF CATERING RESORT- IS EQUIPPED WITH SQUASH COURTS, JACUZZI, SAUNA, POOL TABLES, BRAII FACILITY , CLEANING SERVICES, PARKING, SWIMMING POOL, BOARD GAMES, SOCCER TABLE. VIEW UNDER www.flexiclub.co.za- KWAZULU NATAL- NORTH COAST PRICE $600

AUGUST 11-18 2 BEDROOM/6 SLEEPER CABANA BEACH SELF CATERING RESORT- FACILITIES- BEACH, TENNIS, BRAII FACILITY, SQUASH, GYM EQUIPMENT, GAMES ROOM, PLAYGROUND AREA, HAIRDRESSER, LAUNDRY, RESTAURANT, CHILD CARE, SWIMMING POOL VIEW UNDER www.flexiclub.co.za - KWAZULU NATAL - NORTH COAST PRICE $800

HOOPOE HAVEN GUEST HOUSE, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG
Hoopoe Haven is a small and peaceful country guest house.
We are offering secure, affordable three star and AA highly recommended self-catering cottages and Bed and Breakfast accommodation near Fourways. The guests staying at Hoopoe haven are amazed at friendly atmosphere and the size and quality of the lodge bed and breakfast accommodation, the self-catering cottages and the facilities of the guest house and lodge. It is a place in which you can actually enjoy yourself and make new friends. Being ex-Zimbabweans we welcome guests from Zimbabwe and Botswana Our rates range from Self-catering cottages per unit from R500 (sleeps 2). R750 (sleeps family of 2A + 2C), R980 (sleeps 4), R1100 (sleeps 6) B&B in lodge from R320 to R390 per person sharing (B&B) or R270 to R340 per person sharing (room only) Or single occupancy from R420 to R495 (B&B) or R370 to R450 (room only)

web site www.hoopoehavenlodge.co.za email jonesalan@hoopoehavenlodge.co.za cell +2783 314 0987



Ruther's Place, 97 Jorissen Street, Polokwane

Looking for affordable and safe self catering accommodation in Polokwane on your travels? Pat & Hylton would love to welcome you. Offering three self catering fully furnished, serviced flats. -

Flat 1 - Double bed , en-suite shower/toilet, kitchenette.
Flat 2 - Double and Single bed. En-suite shower/toilet, kitchenette.
Flat 3 -Double and Single bed with space for mattress if needed. En-suite bath/shower, separate toilet, kitchenette.
TV in all flats. Tea/Coffee/rusks supplied in all flats. Secure parking with remote gate. Outside Jacuzzi/pool (not heated) in garden. Centrally located in Polokwane, close to all amenities, shopping centres, restaurants, medical centres. Close to Mall of the North and Makro . Electronic brochure available on request. Cot on request.
Contact: Pat on 083 225 3818 / Hylton on 082 658 2971 Pat (W) 015-2914722 E-mail: patr@polka.co.za / patr@finlay.co.za

15) Accomodation In Zimbabwe

Accomodation in Bulawayo

STONESTHROW COTTAGE.....an affordable, self-catering cottage with swimming pool and large garden. Perfect for families. Accomodation consists of 2 bedrooms; one with double bed and one with 2 x 3/4 beds. An additional single bed and futon also available. There is a backup generator and water supply. Centrally located to shops, restaurants and schools. Contact Belinda on 0772261092 or email sparrowsmith@yoafrica.com



ZITF 2012 Exhibitors ' Accommodation offered

Bed and breakfast in the quiet area of Killarney, 5 km from City centre and close to Centenary School. Very secure. Available from 22-29 April 2012. Nearest shopping centre - Ascot Shopping Mall. Email: gabriellaranielle@gmail.com

Accomodation in Bulawayo
STONESTHROW COTTAGE.....an affordable, self-catering cottage with swimming pool and large garden. Perfect for families. Accomodation consists of 2 bedrooms; one with double bed and one with 2 x 3/4 beds. An additional single bed and futon also available. There is a backup generator and water supply. Centrally located to shops, restaurants and schools

ZITF 2012 Exhibitors ' Accommodation offered

3 bedroomed furnished house in the quiet area of Hillside, 3 km from the ZITF grounds and close to Hillside shops. Very secure. Available from 22-29 April 2012 Email renita@yoafrica.com

ACCCOM IN ZIM

Have you ever been horse riding in the cool, lush, soft, green Chimanimani Mountains ?

WELL FROG AND FERN ARE IN BUSINESS AGAIN.

DEE AND JANE ARE BACK IN CHIMANIMANI SEE THEIR NEW WEBSITE Phone 0775920440
www.thefrogandfern.com
janedee2009@hotmail.com

THE IDEAL PLACE FOR A WEDDING OR CONFERENCES FOR N.G.O.S IN THE BINGA AREA

KULIZWE LODGE BINGA
http://www.kulizwelodge.com/

Swimming pool, large outdoor conference facility ideal for NGO's. and weddings.

A little paradise on the shores of Lake Kariba. Beautiful shady camp sites virtually on the edge of the lake. First class ablution and laundry facilities. Also 6 very basic equipped fisherman's chalets, each sleeping 4 people.
Phone +263 15 545 Phone +263 15 286 text message +263 773 666 243 e mail Kulizwe@iwayafrica.co.zw

Some places to stay in Zim:-

Frog And Fern In Chimanimani www.thefrogandfern.com
Kulizwe Lodge Binga - shores of Lake Kariba
Miombo Lodge Dete Situated Hwange National Park/Dete Rd
Sondela Lodge on Leopold Takawira Ave
Southern Comfort Lodge - luxury chalets & camp ground www.southerncomfortlodge.com
The Musketeers Lodge - 9km on the Matopos Road



16) Property and Real Estate

Belmont factory space to rent please contact 67732 for more information.



Reliable ex farmer's son looking to rent a small holding 10 acres+ for commercial broiler growing. Preferably with a decent house and chicken runs, but not a necessity. Contact 077 2 126 755

Property needed for Small engineering firm. Minimum size require 150sqm. Preferably in or close to town.

If anyone has anything that they think would suite us please contact.

Rob: 0772229954 Lodge for sale in Mlibizi. Sleeps six comfortably, fully furnished. There is space for further development. For any further information please contact Rob: 0772229954 Tanya: 0772271549

HOUSE FOR SALE

Lovely "Oldie Goldie" four bedroomed house for sale in Suburbs. Fully walled with electric gate and electric fencing. Beautiful garden with a borehole, swimming pool and water storage tank. Pressed ceilings with oregon pine floors. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms of which one is en- suite. Two lounges (one being a t.v. lounge), dining room, large kitchen with separate pantry and scullery. Price range in the region of $250 000. Please phone 0772268919/013 44477

RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED

PROPERTIES FOR SALE. RESIDENTIAL. BURNSIDE *Brick under slate (incomplete), consisting of 3 bedrooms, mes incomplete, family bathroom, 2 lounges with fireplaces, dining-room, fitted kitchen, scullery, working borehole, swimming pool empty, walled and gated. US$140,000 FORTUNES GATE *Brick under tile, 3 bedrooms, mes, separate toilet, family bathroom, 2 lounges, dining-room, scullery, fitted kitchen, 2 borehole (no pumps), braai area, swimming pool empty, walled and sliding gate. US$120,000 FOUR WINDS *Attractive property with well-developed garden, lounge with fireplace, TV lounge, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, dining-room, partly fitted kitchen with inderpendent geyser, pantry, braai area, working borehole. 1 Bedroomed cottage. US$120,000 BARHAM GREEN. - MUST SEE. *B.U.T - On double stand, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, open plan dining-room / lounge with fireplace, fitted kitchen, sub\n lounge. Double storey cottage, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, open plan fittedkitchen / lounge. Walled and gated. US$ 90,000 HILLCREST. B.U.A., 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, dining-room, lounge, TV lounge, fitted kitchen, braai area. Walled and gated. US$90,000 ROMNEY PARK. B.U.T - Double storey, semi-detached, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, open plan dining- room/lounge, kitchen. Walled with sliding gate. US$50,000 negotiable. PUMULA NORTH. *B.U.A. - 3 Bedrooms, shower, separate toilet, lounge, kitchen, verander. Walled and gated. US$25,000 negotiable/

WE HAVE MANY MORE, PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US AT 5A, 9TH AVENUE OR CALL: 74581-3 AND SPEAK TO NIMISHA. SHAHID, TAKURA OR NAMISHA

*SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? CALL OUR DEDICATED TEAM. COMMERCIAL RENTALS. We have offices and warehouses to let. For further details. Call Dagmar on 74581 - 3 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. *Do You Own PROPERTY? Need A Steady INCOME? Abandon you search. We have the ANSWER! RENT your PROPERTY out TODAY! WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT! RESIDENTIAL * COMMERCIAL* INUSTRIAL, WITH HALF YEARLY INSPECTIONS.

Contact us on 74581/2/3

Office available in secure, upmarket block. Well situated with convenient parking, on the edge of the city centre. Approximately 70 square metres - available immediately. Rent $300 per month plus levies.
To view, please phone 64246 or 64622.



Three bedroom house available for rent immediate occupation

Rent: US$600.00 per month

Light and water is not inclusive. Phone: 0733 406 319



HOUSE TO RENT:

Executive 5 bedroom, double storey house in Kumalo to rent from May. Large, spacious and beautiful house with expansive garden. Pool, Borehole, walled, good security. Please email mannaconsulting08@gmail.com with enquiries.

A gentleman of sober habits would like to rent a cottage or house sit for a month or two. While he finishes his studies.

Please call 0712217418 or 281360

Bulawayo US$140,000

Delightful neat and clean four bedroomed double storey home with modern touches on three- quarters of an acre. Situated on a good, desirable road in Kumalo, Bulawayo. Close to Ascot Shopping Centre and excellent schools. Downstairs has an entrance hall with lounge and fireplace, study, downstairs toilet, dining room, servery, kitchen and scullery, with patio in front of dining room and lounge. Upstairs is the master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom with ensuite, two family bedrooms, family bathroom and separate toilet. The garden is well developed with a pool and borehole. There are also 2 storerooms, double staff quarters and 3 carports. The property is walled on 3 sides and fenced on one, with decorative wrought iron front gates.

Please call Les Flanagan on 0772 434 130 or 0712 402 908 or email lflanagan@seeff.com or lflanagan@seeff.co.zw



House wanted :

Areas: Hillside, Hillcrest, Malindela, Ilanda Three bed roomed, secure home, Borehole, Double staff quarters and Lock-up garage Contact : 09-240209 / 0712 409 506

I am desperately seeking a 2-3 bedroomed house or cottage in Barham Green, Montrose, Southwold, Morningside or surrounding areas. Please contact 0772 408 458

A gentleman of sober habits would like to rent a cottage or house sit for a month or two. While he finishes his studies.

Please call 0712217418 or 281360

For Sale. Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhouse in Ilanda Gardens. Walled with electric fence in security complex. Immaculate condition. Furnished or unfurnished. Phone 245294 or cell 0712 214071.



R.E.D Property

Chartered Surveyors , Estate Agents and Valuers (formerly Holland and Redfern Bulawayo)

Sellers As the only Independent Chartered Surveyors in Matabeleland we offer full exposure of your property for sale:- Signage , Internet , Websites , Slide Shows and Regular Advertising in the media.

All potential Purchasers are escorted to your property by appointment, and careful experienced attention paid to offers and agreements of sale.
We offer professional and experienced advise on the realistic value of your property and act with the Sellers (our Clients) best interests at heart. Currently we have over 100 properties to sell in all areas and all price ranges.
For example - Parkview - double stand - US100 000 Herbert chitepo - free standing house - US65 000 Hillcrest - acre with house - US85 000 Ilanda - three bedroomed house - US85 000 Hillside - lovely property , great location - US160 000 For a fully professional service , call 882944/6 or visit our website - www.bulawayoproperty.com . If you would like to view our slide show , please call at our brand new offices at 14 Luton Street Belmont.
Negotiators : Trindie - 0772 153 519 Fungai - 0773 534 615 Jonathan - 0712 617 448 Martha - 0712 397 632

House for Sale - Four Winds

3 Bedrooms all with b.i.c. Bath with shower and toilet plus guest toilet with wash- hand basin, fully tiled. Large open-plan lounge/dining room, parquet floors. Sun lounge, fourth bedroom/study/rumpus room. Large kitchen floors recently ceramic-tiled - walk-in pantry. Four-car carport. Self-contained bachelor-flat with bath and shower, double domestic quarters, prolific borehole serving 1.8 acres with 13 stand-pipes suitable for market gardening. Front garden lawned and terraced, entertainment area. Main house and bachelor flat alarmed. Walled and gated. A bird-watchers paradise. Entire exterior recently painted. Owner willing to sell or swop for smaller house with cash adjustment.
Phone 09-245806 after 5pm - Cell 0773 679 915 0772 344 017 0772 260 149 Leonie and Peter Bristle bristle@yoafrica.com

Accommodation Available.

Neat Bachelor flat. Self-contained. Available 1st April 2012. Four Winds area. Suitable for two occupants maximum. Phone 09-245806 after 5pm or Cell 0772 344 017, 0773 679 915, 0772 260 149. for further details Leonie and Peter Bristle bristle@yoafrica.com

HOUSE WANTED TO RENT

Small organization relocating from Harare urgently looking for a 3 or 4 bedroomed house to rent in Suburbs/Kumalo or Hillside from the 1st April or latest 1st May. Please contact Evie Kennedy on 0772252912 or logs.zimbabwe@medair.org





Very nice three bedroom house under tile for sale in Malindela and with en suite bathroom. All bedrooms have built in wardrobes. Well developed garden with bore hole, paved drive way, one lock up garage and 2 car ports. Walled and electric fence on all 4 sides. Please phone 0772 719 409 and 0773301980 to arrange for viewing.



FLAT TO RENT
VERY NICE FURNISHED DOWNSTAIRS FLAT SUITABLE FOR SINGLE GUY OR GAL. DOUBLE DOORS OPENING OUT ONTO SWIMMING POOL. SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL GARDEN, BETWEEN TWO GRANITE KOPJIES. LIGHTS AND WATER INCLUSIVE. SECURE CARPORT. $300 PER MONTH. PLEASE PHONE KYLIE ON 282051 OR 0712 311 554.



FLAT FOR SALE - Ceber Court

Along S.Paraneitwa between 12th and 11th avenue 1 Bed, separate bathroom, kitchen and lounge. Contact Mrs Taylor 0774 311 764

17) Vehicles

Vehicles for sale:

Toyota Vigo 3.0L Diesel 2009 Model Smart Cab 4x4 Canopy B.F Goodrich tyres Very Good Condition

$33,000,00 O.N.C.O Please call Marc on cell 0712402654/0772126580, landline 474844/55

Toyoace 1.5t diesel truck for sale. Very good condition. Tel : 0773191902

FOR SALE Toyota Altezza mint condition, 2 litre, Turbo engine Price $9 500.00 Contact David on 0735 826 758

CARS FOR SALE

We bring vehicles on behalf of our clients, order your now. Commissionable sales at 5% on all you vehicles.

We have the following in stock. 1. 3 x Bong Trucks $ 8, 500.00 neg 2. Nissan Blue Birds Shyle $ 7 500.00 neg 3. Mazda B2200 pick-up Diesel neat. One owner since new 104 000km genuine $ 8 500 neg 4. Mercedes Benz C200 Diesel 1986 clean $5 500.00 5. Mazda B2500 pick-up truck ex UK 2001 $12, 500.00 Please contact George 0772 809 117

VEHICLE FOR SALE; 1994 Toyota Cressida 2.4 GLE (automatic) High mileage but very well cared for and in immaculate condition. US 5,000. Phone: 09-243336. Cell: 0774 675 376, 0712 453 680

LIMNING CAR SALES
limningcarsales@gmail.com Fife Street/ 1st Avenue Bulawayo
Toyota Hilux D4D S/Cab-2010 Toyota Hilux D4D S/Cab-2005 Toyota Hilux D/Cab-2000 Toyota Estima-2000 Toyota Corolla-1996 Toyota Grandhiace-2000 Toyota Dyna-1994 Mazda B25-2000, 2002 Mazda MPV-1999 Man Diesel 8 Ton-1998 M/Benz A190-2000 M/Benz E200-2000 Nissan Vannette Kombi-2003 Nissan March-2000 Honda CRV RD5-2001 Honda CRV RD1-1998 Landrover Freelander-2000 Audi A4-1999 Kia Shuma-2003 Mazda Demio-2005
Many more available We sell on commission, accept tradein, free evaluations, cash advance. (09) 63600, 0772803239, 0733286191 www.cybermallzimbabwe.com

TRACTORS
I specialize in refurbishing and totally overhauling tractors. Please contact me for any special requests. I currently have a MASSY FERGUSON 290 FOR SALE 80HP fully reconditioned with the option of a reconditioned front end loader. Contact: Buz Davies 0778120907/09 231091 Email cdavies@netconnect.co.zw



Vehicle for Sale - White Nissan Sunny Saloon 1400. Automatic. Mileage - 39 000 km. +/- 16 - 17 kilometers per litre. Mint Condition! 5 new Michelin Tyres. $9000.00 Negotiable. Can be viewed at Duly's Showroom. Contact - 0712 419 927

VEHICLES WANTED
Wanting a good running tractor to buy with good tyres on. Please call Sean Van Staden 09 - 203717 0772 810 996



1991 AWD Bedford TL 13-16 4x2 Truck Tractor - recently refurbished with fifth wheel for sale Second truck (non-runner) available for parts. Cash offers for both. Phone: 0772 250 126



Trailer For Sale, Bumi Fiberglass lockable Trailer for sale, Phone Toni and Joan Kelly on 09-881296 x 2

18) Travel and Tours

'CHILILA' LAKESIDE COTTAGES IN BINGA ON THE ZAMBEZI.
SPECIAL FOR JANUARY TO JUNE 2012

STAY 3 NIGHTS AND GET THE 4TH FOR FREE. HIRE A SKIMMER FOR 3 DAYS AND GET THE 4TH FOR FREE. HIRE A HOUSEBOAT FOR 8 PAX FOR 3 DAYS AND GET THE 4TH DAY AT HALF PRICE(excludes fuel) SHADY CAMPSITE WITH VIEW OF THE LAKE,HOT & COLD WATER IN ABULUTIONS, SCULLERY & LAUNDRY AREA, WOOD FOR BRAAI PROVIDED

TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY WEATHER IS GOOD , FISH BITING
PHONE 0772261174 0712415601 Email Chilila@econetmobile.co.zw Website www.chililacottages.com

ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE FOR APRIL HOLIDAY'S @ B.D, INHASORRO, MAZABIQUE Breeze's Lodge - 3 Chalet's which sleep 4 people each. Main lodge with cooking & dining facilities & 3 extra beds. Contact Peggy 09-230225 / 0712 456 414

Mozambique in the April holidays
- Just 34km North East of Beira lies RIO SAVANE. Nestled beneath a large coconut grove between the Savane River and the open sea. The campsite offers basic facilities: gauzed barracas, ablution blocks, beach showers, bar, ice and limited freezer and cold-room space. There are 4 self-catering units (bungalows). Access to the spit is by motorized dhow, with porters on hand to move all your baggage. Safe parking is provided for guests' vehicles across the river.
Contact Jenny 0772 324 333 or jenny@corinium.co.zw

NEHIMBA - HWANGE
VALENTINE SPECIAL VALID FOR ZIMBABWE RESIDENTS FROM: 13 - 26 February 2012

MINIMUM 2 NIGHTS STAY

RATE: $200 PER PERSON PER NIGHT CHILDREN: 50% under 12 years!!!!!! OPTIONAL: Return transfers $25 per person

PACKAGE INCLUDES: Accommodation All Meals 2 Activities daily Drinks: Beers Wines Soft Drinks Excludes: Park entry Fee $5 Drinks: Spirits
For Reservations: email: reservations@nehimba.com Tel: 73039 67449

Nehimba Photographic Lodge - Hwange

APRIL SPECIAL Valid from 12 March to 28 April 2012 for Zimbabwean Residents

Book for 1 night and Pay US$ 180.00 all inclusive per person per night sharing

Book for 2 nights and rather pay US$ 150.00 all inclusive per person per night sharing Book for three nights and pay US$ 110.00 all inclusive per person per night sharing. All inclusive: All meals,3 activities daily, drinks , tea, coffee. Excludes: Premier brand drinks, Park entry fees. Terms and conditions apply!
Transfers collections from Main Camp Nehimba Main Camp $ 30.00
For reservations: Travel AfriKa 67449 73039 or email reservations@nehimba.com

UMFULA ADVENTURES

TIME TO RE-AWAKEN THE SENSES!! TIME TO CHILL!!

Experience log fires by the tranquillity of the dam or settled in homely accommodation up on the hill with serene, stunning views in natural, unspoilt surroundings! Relaxed, stress-free comfort, hearty home-cooked meals; 4 delightful bedrooms; lounge; DSTV; fans in rooms; laundry on request; secure parking; tea/coffee station; indaba pit; volley ball; expansive lawns with pool, braai, patio, terrace for outdoor entertainment. Bush breakfasts, picnic luncheons, bush sundowners on request.
No self-catering. B & B or D. B & B rates. Day guests, camping facilities in shaded indigenous woodland setting by private fishing dam. Braai packs, drinks, wood, coal, and ice available. Kilometres of unspoilt, bush trails waiting to be explored - either by bike, foot or vehicle. Bush picnic sites. Perfect stopover for travellers enroute to or from South Africa. Parents/children - a place to chill over the exeat weekend! 25km from Falcon school. Location - 28km from Byo. off Jo'burg Rd. 8km from Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage. Corporate functions, weddings, seminars, family celebrations, birthday parties etc. - tailor made to suit your needs! E.g. outdoor dinners, picnic luncheons, sundowners, bush ceremonies. OPENING SPECIALS!

We are here to accommodate needs that are above the ordinary!! May we exceed your expectations and overwhelm you through all you see, feel and experience!!
For more information, rates etc. please contact Larissa on 0779 250 886 or email umfulaadventures@gmail.com

Pomene Ridge
is situated on the idyllic Pomene Estuary in a remote part of the Mozambique coast between Vilanculos and Inhambane. There are six thatched beach lodges, each with three bedrooms (can sleep 6 people), an open plan kitchen and living area and toilet / shower. The lodges each have beautiful views of the sea and the estuary and it is less than a five minute walk to the beach. They are fully equipped for self catering including kitchenware, a Minus 40 fridge and a freezer, gas stove, all linen and towels (not beach towels). Each house has a generator but guests are required to provide their own fuel for this. Prices are $125/house/night in Peak season and $100/house/night for Off Peak Season.
Please contact Shayle Duckworth on shayle_duckworth@yahoo.com for any bookings or queries.

x 2

GORGES LODGE EASTER SPECIAL

Pay for 2 nights and stay for 3! Valid from 6 - 10 April 2012

Phone 245051/243064 or email Co-ordinating Zimbabwe on gorges.reservations@coz.co.zw for more information

19) Computers And Electronics

COMPUPRO - HEART OF TECHNOLOGY NOT JUST A COMPUTER SHOP We also do COMPUTER REPAIRS / SERVICE PRINTERS

ACER ASPIRE 5333 LAPTOP - $499 - (P6400 Dual Core (2.0GHz) / 2GB DDR3 / 500GB HDD / 15.6" HD / WiFi Webcam / Win7 Starter (Office Not Included) - 2 YEAR WARRANTY ALSO---- Canon: Printers Cameras Copiers UPS & Inverters FREE SWIFT/POSTAL DELIVERY THROUGHOUT ZIMBABWE (Terms & Conditions Apply)****

Tel: 09-889643/5 E-mail: info@compupro.co.zw Or visit our website: www.compupro.co.zw

22" LCD Flat screen T V's only US300.00

can be used as a P C Monoitor

Contact George Boswell 3 Albermarle Road Bradfield Bulawayo Tel: 67088/882882
OPENING HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY
8A.M. TO 4.30P.M.
CLOSED DURING 1P.M. - 2P.M.

20) Lifts Wanted And Offered

I need a lift to Botswana..... Mahalapye if possible or Francistown as alternative. School closes on Thursday 5th April. and I would like to go that day.

Peggy Schonken
Telephone after 5p.m. 231002 Bulawayo or pegschonken@netconnect.co.zw



Lift wanted from Joburg to Byo on or about the 18th March, or lift wanted from Byo to Joburg round about the 5th April, for lady.
Ph. 246021
kenzie@gatorzw.com

Wanted : Lift to Harare by lady A.S.A.P. and possibly back. Please ring 230899.

21) Seeking Friends

I am trying to locate Eileen Mc Kenzie as I believe she may be my aunt. My father was Rodney Mc Kenzie. I would have last seen her in about 1980 when she looked after me during the R.E.P.S school holidays.

Please would you let me know how I can get in touch with her.

Many thanks
Julian
julian@saxongroup.co.za

22) Situations Vacant



23) Situations Wanted

Safari Cook

We are looking for a Safari Cook with at least three years work experience for a photographic lodge 46 km from Bulawayo, in Matobo Hills. Applicant must have references no chances! Kindly forward your CV to info@bigcave.co.za

SEEKING WORK
I HAVE A VERY TRUSTWORTHY GENTLEMAN WITH HIGH INTEGRITY WHO HAS WORKED WITH ME AND FOR WHOM I AM TRYING TO FIND FULL OR PART TIME WORK. HE STAYS IN BULAWAYO AND HAS BEEN DOING GARDENING FOR ME AND GENERAL WORK FOR SAFARIS. HE CAN TURN HAND TO ANYTHING AND IS WILLING. LOVELY PERSON. IF YOU HAVE ANY GENERAL WORK FOR HIM PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 0712 648 324. MRS ANDERS



WANTED - EXPERIENCED TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Bulawayo travel agency is looking for a new member to join it's bustling team of highly experienced journey consultants.

Dynamic candidate should have solid work experience in the travel industry, be proficient in either Galileo or Amadeus CRS with IATA qualifications being an added bonus. Five day working week that offers competitive remuneration and company perks.
Email cover letter & resume to: michaelgnik@yahoo.co.uk

24) Business Opportunities



25) Services

HONDA BULAWAYO For all your Honda vehicle spares and services. We also sell NEW vehicles, motorbikes and generators, as well as service motorbikes and generators.

Services offered: A Service, CRV, Fit, Odyssey $95-00. B Service CRV, Fit, Odyssey $190-00. C Service CRV- $378, Fit- $526, Odyssey- $368. Prices are subject to change
We are situated on the corner of Fife Street & 15th Ave Bulawayo. Tel: 09-74654 Cell: 0776266132

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

EXPERIENCED * PROFESSIONAL * EXPERT * TRUSTWORTHY

CARPET CLEANING - from $1 PER SQUARE METER

UPHOLSTERY CLEANING - from $2.00 PER CHAIR CAR UPHOLSTERY - we come to your home or office - ONLY $50 We also do LAUNDRY (work wear, overalls, chefs uniforms, serviettes, table cloths etc) - from 50c per item for trade customers! DRY CLEANING - $5 PER ITEM

Security People {Pvt}Ltd

*Gate & Garage Door Automation *Custom-made Sliding Gate & Garage Doors *Centurion Gate Motors-D3,D5 Evo, DTS etc Installations, Repairs,Batteries,Transformers etc. *Intercoms & Video Intercoms Installations & Repairs *Panic Alarm system-Domestic & Industrial Installations & Repairs & Batteries *CCTV & Sensors Installations & Repairs *Electric Fence Installations, Repairs,Energizers & Batteries *Palisade and Pool Fencing *Razor Wire & Barbed Wire Installations & Repairs Contact::: Calvin or Jessica
Parkade Centre,Chrysotile Hse,6th Floor,Bulawayo
Tel: 887714-5 Cell: 0772803067, 0772803091,0712552224
Email : s.people36@yahoo.co.uk

FOR ALL YOUR DIESEL PUMP REPAIRS, DIGITAL CALIBRATION AND SERVICE OF INJECTORS.

CONTACT : KYLE TAYLOR at DEKA DIESELS 5212A Wakefield Road Belmont CELL NO : 0772 881 838



THATCHING

Are you thinking of putting up a thatch gazebo? Or tidying up your existing thatch.

We have been in the thatching business for over 25years

We build and thatch new structures As well as re-layer existing thatch And re-ridge and rebrush old thatch Houses, Carports, Gazebos, etc.
Contact PARADISE GARDENS, the thatching specialists for you free no obligation Quotation.
email paradise@yoafrica.com Graham 0712 402815 Doris 077 2244855

General Engraving

Manufacturers of assorted badges, shields, plaques, medals, keyrings, 21st keys, honours boards, dies, corporate gifts and more....

We do ALL types of engraving and screen printing.

Contact: 0772356651/0712761844 95 Plumtree Road Belmont. Bulawayo Email: genengraver@gmail.com

Bathroom Vogue specializing in bath re-enameling, building, plumbing, tiling, carpentry, electrical, painting, welding and all home repair and maintenance. We supply and instal solar geysers and steamy electric showers. For a free estimate or advice visit us at 10 Swansea Street or contact us on : 09 - 66537 / 68741 or Sean on 0772 323 138 or Deon on 0772 216 998



SERVICES

Kenwood Chefs

Sales, Services & Repairs Good reconditioned machines for sale. We also stock sealing rings for liquidisers & mixing bowls.
Tel: 09 72256 / 61819 jk@connectafrica.info



PUMP MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATIONS

Inexpensive Sterling and Elsumo submersible pumps and motors and booster pumps are available in Bulawayo. A full range of 230 V and 380 V models is held and quotes are available on request . Example prices are as follows: 230 V 0.55 Kw Sterling submersible motor pump, lead out cable, joint kit and control box 2000 litre per hour at 50 meter head price US$ 375.00 plus VAT 230 V 0.75 Kw Sterling submersible motor with lead out cable price US$ 195.00 plus VAT 230 V 0.75 Kw Sterling control box price US$ 30.00 plus VAT 230 V PKM 60 Booster pump 1000 litre per hour at 30 meter head price US$ 75.00 plus VAT Repairs and installations for all pump including Mono and Rod pumps. Borehole drilling and clean outs Free quotations and advice
09 - 75712 or telefax 63901 Email: pumpmain@zol.co.zw
0772 479 001 Keith 0772 254 137 Joe

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

EXPERIENCED * PROFESSIONAL * EXPERT * TRUSTWORTHY

CARPET CLEANING - from $1 PER SQUARE METER

UPHOLSTERY CLEANING - from $2.00 PER CHAIR CAR UPHOLSTERY - we come to your home or office - ONLY $50 We also do LAUNDRY (work wear, overalls, chefs uniforms, serviettes, table cloths etc) - from 50c per item for trade customers! TRUST THE PROFESSIONALS - OVER 100 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS!
MATABELE STEAM LAUNDRY Telephone 206446-9 (Members of the Fabricare Institute)

R.E.D Auctions
Weekly Wednesday Auctions of anything movable from cars, pickups and boats to household and office furniture , tools , fridges , stoves and household smalls , garage equipment etc.

We collect on a daily basis and sell for the highest price possible. If not sold at auction goods are sold out of hand at a negotiated price. Although we don't take reserves we do sell at sensible market prices. Above all we offer an HONEST service , goods for sale do NOT go missing and sellers are given a full breakdown of goods sold.

Call 886013/4 to arrange collection and an idea of Auction Value or deliver to 14 Luton Street , Belmont.

PAINT WORLD;

We are pleased to announce that we have now re-opened in our bright new premises with easy parking in 14th Avenue, just round the corner from G. Silundika. Colour tinting and matching our speciality, 30 years of experience and quick service.

Trade Fair Exhibitors note we can come and give you onsite advice. Easter Special Discounts.

Tel: 64104/5

Building and Construction

Electrical Work - House Rewiring - Electric Gate Repairs and Installation - Pool Pumps - Borehole Pumps - Electrical Fault Finding and Repairs - Solar Installation - Invertor and Battery Installation - Generator Repairs and Change Over Switches

Plumbing Work - Blocked Drains - Leaking Taps - Solar Installation (Supply and Fit) - Pressure Geyser and Gravity Geyser Installation - Water Leak Repairs - Bathroom and Kitchen Installation - Tiling

Besblo Construction Contact Paul 0773385103

TRACTORS
I specialize in refurbishing and totally overhauling tractors. Please contact me for any special requests. I currently have a MASSY FERGUSON 290 FOR SALE 80HP fully reconditioned with the option of a reconditioned front end loader.
Contact: Buz Davies 0778120907/09 231091 Email cdavies@netconnect.co.zw



SERVICES

For all your building hardware supplies i.e cement, bricks, timber, nails, pit or river sand, galvanised and PVC gutters, window panes, putty, ceiling boards, galvanised flat sheets for flashing, window and door frames and many more.
Please contact us for a quote and we deliver to your door step.
Jason 0772 312 320 or 09 - 226473 Emmanuel 0772 322 181 or 09 - 203209

GATEMAN

Agent for Centurion. Gate and Garage Door installations, automation, repairs and upgrades. Supplier of roller, shutter and sectional garage doors and motors.

Telephone Don Cremer 0773 284 909

26) Health And Beauty

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA COSMETICS SALE

WHERE: KISS KISS COSMETICS -YOUR FAVOURITE COSMETIC BOUTIQUE STORE at PEMBROKE PLACE WHEN: SATURDAY 31ST MARCH 2012: 9.00 A.M. TO 4.00 P.M. (note the extended shopping time) * 15 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON ALL STOCK ITEMS INCLUDING OUR EXCLUSIVE ROC SKINCARE RANGE *FURTHER 30 PER CENT REDUCTION ON SELECTED STOCK ITEMS. (To make space for new stock arrivals) * EASTER GIFT 'SPECIALS' *COMPLIMENTARY CHOCOLATE TREATS FOR ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
TEL: GAIL 0772 287 429 13 PEMBROKE PLACE HILLSIDE www.facebook.com/kisskisscosmetics



DESERT LILLY ALOE SPA TRANQUIL, PRIVATE, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE.

A VARIETY OF BEAUTY TREATMENTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT SPECIALS ON OFFER - WE CAN TAILOR MAKE ONE TO SUIT YOU!!! THE PERFECT GIFT IDEA - VOUCHERS AVAILABLE.

IF ALOE IS NOT FOR YOU - TRY OUR DEAD SEA MINERAL RANGE.

IN THE GIFT SHOP: Scented candles Make up bags Evening bags Pyjamas Plus size pyjamas and tops 4 piece maids uniforms WOW make up - and body products Crystal bracelets etc
NO 37 LAWLEY ROAD (Entrance off 5th ave) 8am - 4.30pm PHONE: 231255

DOMICILLARY CARE

Do you or someone you know need medical care (procedures) done at home. e.g. Daily dressings, Injections, Treatment of bedsores, Palliative Care, Supervision of Nurse Aids if required.

Phone Lynn Martin (SRN) (H) 282127 (cell) 0774002058

I am registered with AHFOZ: ASSOCIATION of HEALTHCARE FUNDERS OF ZIMBABAWE, approved by all Medical Aids, so Medical Aid Societies should honour claims. TIME IS NOT THE ISSUE, HELP AND CARE IS

UMFULA ADVENTURES

ATTENTION: !! HEALTH CONSCIOUS LADIES !!

PURE STYLE

Natural Cleaning and Lifestyle Workshop. Presented by Annatjie Strydom from Harare Come and join us for an informative, inspiring, interactive & fun-filled Ladies day!
Topics include: Natural cleaning recipe collection from household products. Knowing your body - Life Skills - Surge training - a 12 minute effective exercise routine & weight loss program - naturally. Where : Unfumla Adventures/Springvale Farm - 28km.from Byo off the Jo'Burg Road. When : Thursday 19th April. Time : 9am to 4pm Cost : US$35.00 (price includes booklet, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.) Private home (how to clean naturally & organize your home - US$20.00per person) and wardrobe consultants -US$50.00 per 1/2day - available on request - 18th & 20th April.
Pre-paid bookings essential
RSVP Larissa Cell: 0779 250 886 or Email: umfulaadventures@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there.......



KARLS GYM : PERSONAL TRAINING BY A QUALIFIED REEBOK PERSONAL TRAINER
Enjoy an hours gym session in a clean, up-market gym overlooking green lawns and pool for R75 or R50 per person sharing. Strength and core training, fitness and flexibility and weight loss programmes all available. The salon provides massages, G5, and ladies treatments all at R100 per hour by a qualified therapist. Cell : 0775107207 or e-mail chezwalt@mweb.co.zw for bookings.



DOMICILLARY CARE

Do you or someone you know need medical care (procedures) done at home. e.g. Daily dressings, Injections, Treatment of bedsores, Palliative Care, Supervision of Nurse Aids if required.

Phone Lynn Martin (SRN) (H) 282127 (cell) 0774002058

I am registered with AHFOZ: ASSOCIATION of HEALTHCARE FUNDERS OF ZIMBABAWE, approved by all Medical Aids, so Medical Aid Societies should honour claims. TIME IS NOT THE ISSUE, HELP AND CARE IS

DESERT LILLY ALOE SPA
TRANQUIL, PRIVATE, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE.

A VARIETY OF BEAUTY TREATMENTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT SPECIALS ON OFFER - WE CAN TAILOR MAKE ONE TO SUIT YOU!!! THE PERFECT GIFT IDEA - VOUCHERS AVAILABLE.

IF ALOE IS NOT FOR YOU - TRY OUR DEAD SEA MINERAL RANGE.

IN THE GIFT SHOP: Scented candles Make up bags Evening bags Pyjamas Plus size pyjamas and tops 4 piece maids uniforms WOW make up - and body products Crystal bracelets etc
NO 37 LAWLEY ROAD (Entrance off 5th ave) 8am - 4.30pm PHONE: 231255

27) Tuition

PIANO LESSONS
I TEACH A VERY EASY METHOD CALLED SYNCOPATION. YOU WILL LEARN TO READ MUSIC AND PLAY IN A VERY SHORT TIME. PLEASE PHONE LINDA ON 282051 OR 0712 311 554.

28) Miscellaneous For Sale

9mm Browning for sale ( Good Condition )

Includes : Leather Gun Bag + - 400 rounds ( loaded ) Concealed Leather Shoulder Strap 3 x Magazine Leather Holders 1 x leather Gun Holster 2 / 3 Sets Ear Protection 2 x Pairs Eye protections ( clear ) Cleaning Kit & Accessories

Price $ 1000 Cash Its licensed and registered with the ZRP

If interested please call Paul on 0712 613 771

Aviary material for sale. Please contact 242672 or cornelia.voigt@gmail.com





FOR SALE :

SEED PLANTING MACHINE ABLE TO PLANT A LARGE VARIETY OF SEEDS INCLUDING CARROTS, ONIONS ETC & FLOWER SEEDS US$ 300.00

WHEEL HOE - GREAT FOR WEEDING US$ 120.00 SEEDLING PLANTER US$ 15.00 FERTILIZER / LAWN SEED SPREADER US$ 40.00 FRUIT TREE PRUNER WITH SAW BLADE US$ 50.00 TREE GRAFTING PLIERS US$ 200.00
TELEPHONE : 09-289458

Armstrong H COUF Clarinet in velvet lined box for sale. $150.00 e mail duvetdown@yahoo.com



TENDELE CRAFTS

River Estate Cnr. 12th/Oak Ave.( Look out for Lime green wall!) Suburbs

Textile crafts ideal for taking overseas as they are light and pack easily. Table cloths, wall hangings, place mats and runners in nice earthy ethic designs of Zimbabwe.

Adult T.Shirts with embroidered animal motif now only $15 each. Interesting range of books distributed by Amabooks including a useful pocket size book of Zimbabwean Mammals and Birds at reasonable prices. Plus much more. We look forward to seeing you in our shop set in the peaceful surrounds of River Estate which offers safe parking and play area for children.
Open weekdays 9am - 4pm. and Sat mornings.
Lynne and Martin Wilkins Cel : 0712 403 431 / 0772 355 882

FOR SALE

1. Play station 3 slim line. Next to new with dual shock 3 controller and chargeable cable - $750.00 2. Play station 3 Games. Gran theft Auto 4, GTA 4 - $30.00. Tekken 6 - $60.00 3.Hot wax depilator pot $180 4. Morris $400.00
Please contact 0772 755 156

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Older GEC Freezer, good working order - $ 175.00 Nikon P100 Camera - Includes bag, extra battery, memory card, charger, owner's manual etc Excellent condition - $750 obo Salton Popcorn air popper - $30.00 Kitchen scale - $5.00 Radio controlled car - $35.00 Jigsaw puzzles - $2.00 to $5.00 each 2 Hamster cages - $ 10.00 and $ 20.00 Misc. Sports Equipment: Primary age cricket kit, hockey sticks etc 2 Squash rackets, one wood ($10.00), one aluminum ($25.00) Misc. Frames art prints - $5.00 to $20.00 Other misc household - call and ask as we may have it.
Please cal Dan or Yvonne 0772 348 647 or 09 - 240881 after 5p.m

BRAND WIZARD
Pens printed with your own logo for as little as US$0,75 ea !! Give your brand a BOOST with our exceptional range of promotional products including t-shirts, glassware, plates, mugs, mousepads, coasters, keyrings, pens and more . . . WE OFFER FULL COLOUR PHOTO QUALITY PRINTS
Ring us on 0779 622 122 or e-mail brandwizbyo@gmail.com

ITEMS FOR SALE

Moulinex food processor with many attachments $35 Salt Chlorinator new,in box. $100

Pool Net,large $40

Floor Polisher $30 Ice cream maker $25 Ferrino Orion tent 3x2 Nearly new $120 Garden Roller $20 Renault18 needs attention $1950 Car Seat for child $20 Solid Brass fondue pan and stand $50 Panasonic colour TV 21 inch $100 Set of high wrought iron gates $50 Rowenta vacuum cleaner wet and dry 800w $40 Pace decoder $20 Fan Heater $20 double gas hob no cylinder $20 Solid Brass Vanity Mirror $60 Hostess Trolley $100
ALL ABOVE IN SOUND WORKING CONDITION. Tel. 251400 Cell 0712 606 546

GYM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

HEALTH WALKER $150 TROJAN BENCH $150 RESISTANCE ROWER $150 GOLF CADDY $150

FOR ALL THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT SHAN ON 0772 418 098

NOW AVAILABLE IN BULAWAYO

GREEN CROSS SHOES Feel the Comfort Therapeutic Footwear

LADIES SHOES SCHOOL SHOES

MEN'S RANGE AND TRAINERS ARRIVING SOON
CALL SHANON ON 1712 411 955 or email

Miscellaneous for sale

Brick making machine Sewing machines (Industrial) Laundry equipment (Industrial) Shelving Office desks Galvanised piping

Call 460786( Business hours) for details/information



HEWING WOODS

MANUFACTURERS OF CUSTOM, HANDMADE TEAK FURNITURE

And

SUPPLIERS OF ROUGH SAWN TEAK QUALITY HAND CRAFTED TEAK FURNITURE MADE TO YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL STYLE AND TASTE SIT DOWN WITH JOHN HEWITT AND DESIGN YOUR OWN HAND CRAFTED TEAK FURNITURE
Furniture for: Dining Rooms Lounge Hallways Bar Also available: Custom made office furniture
Visit our Showroom at: 26 Wolverhampton Road Donnington Bulawayo Or
Contact: Mark Spring: + 263 9 470242/0774 400 852 John Hewitt: + 263 9 470194/0773 254 462

Specialist Decor Rental Company with a unique range of imported items. Now offering the Tiffany chair at a special introductory price of US4.00 a chair. Also offering a 10 percent discount on all bedouin tents, lounges , ottaman's ,carpets and cocktail hire for Z.I.T.F stands. Call on 0778. 369 852/ 0777796283 or visit our Facebook page decor8 events or website: www.decor8zw.com

HOUSE CLEARANCE SALE

Telephone: 0778 256 419 Anytime for information and viewing Dates: Monday 19 March onwards

BEDROOM: Dressing table, cupboards, kist, shelving units, double/single beds, chest of draws, heater etc

LOUNGE; HiFi system, book cases, sewing machines, sideboards, side tables, coffee tables, lamps, dinning room table and 8 chairs, server unit, room divider, lounge chairs and sofas, TV/Video player, mats, desks etc OFFICE: Fax machine, stationery, fax modem, filing draws, computer, printer and monitor, metal trunks, trestle tables, desks, shelving units etc KITCHEN: Assorted cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, kitchen unit, gas stove and bottles, wine rack MISC: Assorted linen, gas bottles (asst sizes), climbing equipment, plastic kayak and K1 plus paddles/life jackets, inflatable canoe, massage bed and oils, assorted tools, wheelbarrow and asst garden tools, hose pipe, chemical toilet, smoker, cool boxes, guitar, luggage etc All items at low prices -must clear

Furniture for sale. Very new 6 seater Lounge suite maroon. Call Tony 0772 333 921

Baby cot linen. A lovely range of beautifully handpainted appliqued sets, which include fitted sheet, top sheet and pillow case. Designs can be created to suite clients specifications. Call me Irene 0774007058

FOR SALE NOTE CORRECT NUMBER

Playstation 3 games Depilator wax pot Samsung cell phone And a morris
Please can you correct it on the next edition of next week so my tel number is 0772 755 156

FRONT-LINE FARMING : To all our valued customers; please be advised that we have moved to 17, 11th Ave between Fife St and Jason Moyo, Bulawayo All Animal Health and Veterinary requirements and day old chicks.

Also available now: Beef veldt fattener Calf starter and grower Dairy Meal: 15,17 and 20% Horse cubes :10, 12, 14 and 16% Pig grower and fattener Layers mash/pellets Broiler starter mash/crumbs Broiler finisher mash/pellets
Phone (09)76324

Assortment of rifles for sale. They are all exceptionally clean and are in good working order:

1. 22 STD LR Bruno CZ (no Scope) 2. 22 Magnum Bruno CZ with Simmons 9x40 power scope. 3. 243 Bruno CZ with High Pressure Waever V16 power scope. 4. 270 Bruno CZ with 10x40 Lynx Scope. 5. 306 Bruno CZ with a Simmons Scope. 6. 375 HH Styler with 30x40 good qaulity German Scope. 7. 458 Win Mag with quick release low power German Scope. 8. 12 Gauge Shotgun semi-auto Mossberg (with gold trigger)

Please contact 68259/67325 or e-mail paracor@yoafrica.com.

29) Wanted To Buy

WANTED: Caravan in good condition. Please phone Lee on 09-64842 or 69434 during office hours or 0775103589 after hours.



WANTED: Large size Slow Cooker (NOT a pressure cooker) in good condition. Please phone cell 0775103589

30) Clothing And Fashion

MAIDS UNIFORMS 3 PIECE MAIDS UNIFORMS IN STOCK. LOVELY COLOURS, ALL SIZES, GOOD QUALITY, DURABLE COTTON. ALSO AVAILABLE AT VALLEY VEGETABLES, NEXT TO ONE STOP. $11 EACH. PHONE KYLIE ON 282051 OR 0712 311 554.



31) Boats and Fishing

BOAT FOR SALE

SUNDANCER (14' 6") 75 HP Mariner plus bass motor. Live well, boat and motor cover. Trailer with 14" tyres. US$5250.00. Please call 0712 408 976

32) Decor And Home

COMPOST
BEAUTIFUL DARK LEAF MOULD COMPOST - POTTING OR FOR MULCHING. $9 AND $8 PER 50KG SACK. DELIVERED FREE IF 5 OR MORE SACKS ARE ORDERED. PLEASE PHONE LINDA ON 282051 OR 0712 311 554

33) TIDBITS


Spread love everywhere you go: First of all in your own house ... kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness.
- Mother Teresa -


Things that I will do my best to carry on in your honor: I will order salad with french fries on the side, with a straight face. I will drink my tea with too much milk. I will carry cookies in my coat pocket for all the dogs. I will love unconditionally.
- Eulogy for Shelagh Gordon, Feb 2012 -


Bulawayo Help Network
130A Jason Moyo Bulawayo Zimbabwe PHONE: +263-9-67085 E-MAIL: byohelp@netconnect.co.zw

Greetings Friends of BHN,
Welcome to our March newsletter.

Bulawayo Help Network is one of the Bulawayo charities working to help pensioners. The others are :
SOAP run by Louise Campbell, which delivers food parcels to pensioners in their private homes, Senior Citizens Service (SCS) recently taken over by Dave Gill, which consults and prescribes pharmaceuticals to pensioners for the treatment of chronic medical conditions. Food For Homes which is run by Craig and Les Hunt which supplies food to Old Age Homes Zimbabwe Pensioners Support Fund run by Hannes Botha based in South Africa who supplies food parcels to individuals in Bulawayo and elsewhere in Zimbabwe
In this issue you will read about:
Bulawayo Help Network: Who's who and who does what.
Tom Benyon's visit to Bulawayo in April
An analysis of how the money from our Emergency Medical Fund (EMF) has been spent in 2012.
You will see below we have spent just over $5000 in the first two months of 2012
Di Charsley reports on some of the issues being faced by the Old Age Homes
We have compiled a DVD about the old age homes in Bulawayo
Fundraising: Our main fundraiser in 2012 has been undertaken by a team of ladies led by Liza Rosenfels, Lisa Dixon, and Clare Brebner. They have organized a fun day on 24th March at Busters. Please help spread the word and come along.
Verity Mundy reports on our charity shop 'Treasure Pleasures' and we acknowledge our regular donors. Thanks for reading this far. The plight of pensioners is becoming increasingly difficult as the cost of living continues to rise. Those whom we help need more, and there are others who are needing to come on to our books. Please take the time to read the rest of this newsletter.

Sincerely
Mike Carter

Bulawayo Help Network
Trustees
Judy Carter, Mike Carter, Alan Cooper, Leila Hunt, Hansie Kandora, Dr. Willie Legg, Verity Mundy.
Personnel Mike Carter : Coordinator
Verity Mundy: Administrator with responsibility for accountability and audit Di Charsley: Field Manager with responsibility for Old Age Homes and Emergency Medical Fund Jan Marillier: Field Officer with responsibility for people in their own homes Judy Ross: Assistant Administrator with responsibility for Gweru and RCEL. (Royal Commonwealth ExServicemen/women's League)

Tom Benyon MBE Founder, Fundraiser and Director of ZANE
(Zimbabwe A National Emergency) will be visiting Bulawayo on the 19th and 20th April. All Friends of BHN are invited to hear him speak on Friday 20th April at the Bulawayo Club, at 6 for 6.30pm.

Tom has dedicated a large part of his life for the last 10 years to ZANE. Please check out the website http://www.zane-zimbabweanationalemergency.com/ To raise funds for ZANE he has already walked 450 miles from Edinburgh to London in 2010 and 335 miles from Lands End to London in 2011.

In 2013 he plans to take 'Pensioners to the Pole' in order to raise money for Zimbabwean pensioners. Come and listen to a very accomplished speaker tell his story. We need to know how many people will be coming, so please reply to this email if you plan to attend. Before Tom speaks we will show our video of the homes.

Bulawayo Club is offering a two course meal afterwards for $12.50 if you pre-book. To do this please contact the Club directly. The price of the meal will be $15 sales on the night.

Emergency Medical Fund
Analysis 2012 Month people assisted Hospital Drugs Dentist Nursing glasses surgery consumables consultation Total Jan 4 75 10 260 65 40 0 25 40 515 Feb 8 50 233 375 40 130 3846 0 30 4703.6 Total 12 125 243 635 105 170 3846 25 70 5218.6 % 2 5 12 2 3 74 0 1 100

Old Age Homes

Di Charsley describes 2012 as proving a particularly tough year for the homes.

Last year their wage bill went up by 30% . This year the homes are in arbitration for another increase with the trade unions demanding an overall increase of 160% (transport and housing allowance included). Electricity costs along with wages are major expenditure. One residential home which caters for the nearly destitute had their electricity cut off twice last year and once this year: they require an extra $700 per month to pay off the outstanding bill. On the brighter side one complex which has switched to individual prepaid meters are now getting more units for their money.
City council rates have increased by 333%.
The cost of foodstuffs and cleaning products has increased by approximately 15% this year. A general decrease in donor funding has also added to the cost of food and other consumables. Maintenance costs have increased, again because of the higher labour costs. Because most pensioners lost their assets during the hyperinflation era, they now have to rely on a third party to pay their fees. This in turn puts the homes in a dilemma since most fee-payers are limited to what they can contribute. The homes therefore either increase their fees and lose residents, or keep them the same and run at a deficit.

Fundraising
We planned a Tackie day amongst the schools on 20th January. However it seems to have been too early in the term for most. Our sincere thanks to Girls College who raised $436. Any other schools who would like to help us in this way please contact the office.

BHN Charity shop 'Treasure Pleasure's is becoming a huge contributor to the Emergency Medical Fund and to the Homes Verity Mundy writes : Flora Eley approached us late 2010 with the idea of opening a charity shop along the lines of the English Oxfam shops. In April 2011 we opened 'Treasure Pleasures' at Stillhaven in the Suburbs of Bulawayo. Stillhaven is a lovely old house set in tranquil gardens and which is home to a dance studio, massage rooms, meeting rooms, and other shops selling candles, incense and jewelry. This has proved to be a great venue albeit slightly off the beaten track. During the year we moved from the main house into our own 'building' which we painted and fixed up and which gives us much more space and permanency.

Flora has done a wonderful job of getting us on the map and raising funds for our pensioners. It now feels as though the whole of Bulawayo is clearing out their cupboards and donations continue to roll in. Mostly we sell second hand, good quality clothes, shoes, and accessories and increasingly silverware, glassware and other items of interest. We have offered to sell such items for pensioners on a commission basis and which is proving popular with pensioners who have no other way of selling off valuable items and earning much needed cash for themselves.

While 'Treasure Pleasures' is only open one day a week, there is much sorting, labeling, and packing of the donations we receive and Flora has gathered together a team of volunteers who help with it all. February 2012 was our record month when the shop raised $1800 in the month, closely followed by our record day in March when it raised $610. This is a phenomenal effort from our volunteers and we remain enormously grateful to them for their time and effort.

Volunteers are Flora Eley, Ann Walsh, Lisa Kaufman, Pippa Rowlands, Nicky Brown, Fee Lander, Margie Kriel, Sandy Palmer, Helen Barlow and Angela Jones (who mends, sews on buttons and zips). Nor do we forget the Trustees of Stillhaven for giving us the space.
Some of the money has been spent on a set of dentures for a very deserving man who said this was the first time he had been to a dentist this century. Money was also distributed for Blankets for Gwanda old age home last winter repair of geyser at Redcliff Old Age Home Purchase of adult nappies for frail care patients Emergency dialysis packs when Mpilo ran out Drug bill for urgent surgery New spectacles for a number of pensioners Topup of fees at old age homes when they were hit with backdated wage increases Our main fundraiser for 2012 is happening on the 24 th March at Busters:

Our Grateful Thanks to our regular donors for their continued community spirit and support for pensioners.
Treasure Pleasures: Supporting the Medical Fund and to support individuals in the Homes. Jararanda House Trust: Supporting individuals in Homes. Boetie York: Supplying Meat to the Homes Safeguard Security: Supporting the Medical Fund Imara Asset Management: Purchasing drugs in support of SCS. Colin and Mary Lowe: Supporting the Medical Fund John McMinn offering discounted eye care Dimitri Goremykin offering discounted dental care Dr Sarkis seeing pensioners with eye problems for free Mater Dei Hospital and Margan Clinic; offering discounts for bed-nights


If you would like to partner with BHN in the fundraising for pensioners or if you have bright and constructive ideas please contact the office. Please send us your feedback on this issue so that we can improve in the future. Friends of BHN please pass on this email to others who might like to join our friendship circle. Become a friend and receive a bi-monthly newsletter Contribute regularly and enable us to become more sustainable. Please contact the office about this or for any other information.
If you would like to donate, here are our Bank details: Bank: Ecobank Branch: Bradfield Name: Bulawayo Help Network Account Number: 0041087600345101





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