Morning Mirror Edition 829 -30/04/2019 MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! The Official Morning Mirror Facebook Group. Please contact magskriel@mac.com for information on how to place your advert. Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home. EDITORIAL FOR BABY BOOMERS ONLY Old age, I have decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body ... the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonise over those things for long. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less grey hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with ageing. Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 a.m, and sleep until noon I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I will. I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They, too, will get old. I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten ... and I eventually remember the important things. Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no", and mean it. I can say "yes", and mean it. As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong. So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. Author unknown! ++++ Watchdog !! ++++ 2) Notices and Events QUEEN MARY HOUSE will be hosting a 'May Day' market on Wednesday 1st May 2019 at Zonkiziziwe Shopping Complex, Bradfield from 9am till 3pm. 1st May is a public holiday so why not pop down and do a bit of shopping at our huge array of stalls and then stop for a cup of tea and a scone at the Queen Mary House Tea stall or if you prefer a little gin & tonic at Leah's 'Gin & Bear it' tent. There will be food stalls and live music so hopefully an enjoyable day for everyone. See you there! ++++ Upcoming Events at the Museum Friends of Museum AGM at The Grange 4th May 14.30 for 15.00 Possibly the oldest surviving building in modern Bulawayo is Dawson's Store, part of the historical centre that became The Grange Hotel. Built in the 1880s, it was a trading post run by James Dawson in the 'Whiteman's Town' next to King Lobengula's royal capital of Bulawayo [eMahlabathini]. During the Anglo-Ndebele War of 1893 most Europeans took flight in the immediate months prior to the conflict. However, two men remained, staunch friends of the King - William Filmer Usher and James Fairbairn. With the destruction of the Ndebele capital as British South Africa Company forces advanced, these two men took refuge on the roof of Dawson's store, the only substantial brick building remaining. Protected by the word of the King, there they remained until the invading forces arrived. This building, although modified in the last 126 years, remains and we will be entertained by several talks on the events and personalities involved in this and later history of this site and the SauersTown suburb. Directions:-. The Grange - northern end of Kenilworth Road, Sauers Town. For those who don't know where this is take the Victoria Falls Road, turn right at the old Portuguese Club onto Jacaranda Avenue. Cross the stream and take the second road to the left [Kenilworth]. Proceed straight to the very end where there is a gate leading off to the left with a sign The Grange. Bring chairs and refreshments. Join the Friends and Support the museum. All welcome. ++++ THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO ALL EVENTS IN THE ROBERT SIBSON HALL 'The Note' coffee shop is open before all Academy evening events for supper - and there's usually a special dish on Fridays. Booking is NOT required but is always helpful! THURSDAYS 2, 9 & 16 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. BODYGUARD Hit BBC drama 'Bodyguard' kept an average 10.4 million viewers on tenterhooks and no BBC drama has drawn a bigger audience since Doctor Who, whose Christmas Day episode i08. The six-part series (to be shown over three weeks) spotlights a British Home Secretary and the man assigned to protect her.David Budd (Richard Madden), a military veteran who fought in the Middle East, prevents a suicide bomber from blowing up a train, allowing the arrest of the terrorists who planned the attack: due to his heroic act, he's promoted to the role of bodyguard for Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes), a conservative and controversial minister whose politics stand for everything he despises. 'Bodyguard' has become the most watched BBC drama since 2008 and it is easy to see why. Clever, tense and gripping, it has provided excellent entertainment. [Independent] 'Riveting... I had to remind myself to breathe.' [The Daily Telegraph] 'Starting with a suicide bomb attack and only becoming more breathless, this was edge-of-the-seat, shush-the-family fare.' [Daily Express] Admission: $4.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 3 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. BERNSTEIN CONDUCTS HAYDN / CONCERT FROM THE THEĀTRE ANTIQUE D'ORANGE Bernstein's interpretations of Haydn's symphonies have consistently met with unreserved critical acclaim. He, of all conductors, possessed precisely the qualities which Haydn s music requires: grace, charm and a generous measure of wit, this last quality especially.notable in this performance of Symphony No.88. The Korean conductor-pianist Myung-Whun Chung then conducts the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France in the magical setting of the Theātre Antique in Orange. Martha Argerich and Nicholas Angelich join the orchestra for this concert-homage - which includes Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony - to its conductor of many years. 'Haydn is eternal; and to hear his music played like this with such palpable love is always a treat.' [Gramophone] 'Best performance of the Poulenc concerto for two pianos ever. The performance [of the symphony] had incredible passion, the orchestra played the music brilliantly.' [Amazon] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] FRIDAY 10 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. JOHN CRANKO'S ONEGIN - BALLET TO MUSIC BY TCHAIKOVSKY: John Cranko s mastery of the art of the pas de deux finds its climax in Onegin, one of the most successful full length ballets of the 20th century. Set to sweeping music by Tchaikovsky, it tells Pushkin s tragic love story of the world-weary aristocrat Onegin and the naive country girl Tatiana in a superbly nuanced way. 'Onegin is so good, that it can easily hold its own against any Broadway show!' [Newsday] 'A hugely enjoyable performance of what many see as John Cranko s masterpiece.' [MusicWeb International] 'John Cranko's Onegin is one of the great ballerina vehicles.' [Telegraph] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] FRIDAY 17 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. THE SOUND OF MUSIC The Sound of Music hardly needs any introduction and is being shown again after several requests - willingly! Take your choice from the reviews! ' ...romantic nonsense and sentiment.' [New York Times] 'Icky sticky... designed for the five to seven set and their mommies.' [New York Herald Tribune] OR! 'Three hours of visual and vocal brilliance.' [Los Angeles Times] 'This artful crowd-pleaser continues to reach out to every generation, thanks to expert and unsentimental handling from director Robert Wise and a magnificent performance from Julie Andrews.' [Radio Times] 'The Sound of Music has one of Rodgers and Hammerstein s best scores, and that s saying something. It s a warm and wonderful movie that has "timeless" written all over it.' [Movie Metropolis] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds ++++ 5) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES ++++ 6) Pets Pet Hilton Kennels and Cattery for the best care of your pet when going away, or when your bitch is in season. Nick available to do parlour work on all breeds; and to train dogs for domestic use (when over 1 year old). Tel Margaret Bernard on 2242979 or 0775 043983 for enquiries or bookings. ++++ 8) Bulawayo News SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS APPEAL FOR HELP Our shop shelves are bare, our kennels are struggling, Pease help! We need to restock our shop shelves and would appreciate any unwanted saleable household goods, books, magazines, jam jars, clothing, ornaments, glassware, crockery etc. Absolutely anything we can sell to make money to help our kennels. We have Ecocash for your convenience. Donations for our kennels can be dropped off at our shop. The kennels are always in need of old newspapers. SHOP HOURS Monday 2pm - 3.45pm Tuesday 9am - 12 pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 3.45pm Thursday 9am - 12pm .30pm - 3.15 pm Friday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm First Saturday of each month 9am -10.45am ++++ 9) Harare And Gweru News ++++ 10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses ++++ 11) PROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT LOOKING FOR HOUSE TO RENT South African couple who has lived in Bulawayo for the past 9 years are looking for a 3-4 bedroom house in the Hillside; Burnside, Morningside; Matsheumhlope; Ilanda and Malindela areas to rent and to care for. Have been renting for the same period in town and now needing to move as owner is moving into the house. Long term period is certainly the ideal. Please call at (029) 2240 323 or 0775 581 661 ++++ R.E.D Property We specialise in VALUATIONS contact us today to find out your Property Value! Burnside - US$280 000.00 Bright and sunny four bed roomed home with three bathrooms, lounge with fire place, dining room and a fitted kitchen. It also has a borehole, lovely garden, swimming pool, and there are two cottages. Hillside - US$180 000.00 A place to call to home is a Property that is safe and secured by a stone wall with electric fencing and gate entering into a well established garden with three working boreholes and two JoJo tanks available. There is a lovely well maintained working swimming pool safely secured with fencing around, staff quarters, laundry room, entertainment area, lovely spacious cottage attached to the garage and a car port. On the property is a well loved and maintained house with enclosed verandah entering into a family lounge with a fire place, dining room, fitted kitchen with plenty cupboard space, three bedrooms with one having a en suit and a family bathroom. A place to call home after a long day's work... Northend - US$70 000.00 A fresh and clean newly renovated home with great opportunity for a great buy is a Property siting on 1400 square meters walled right round with electric sliding gate, a developed garden, working borehole, empty swimming, single staff quarters and a single lock up garage. On the property is a house that has been renovated with up dated parquet flooring and ceramic tiles. The house comprises of a open plan lounge, dinning room,three bedrooms two with BIC ,one with external door, lovely fitted kitchen with up dated cupboards and family bathroom with separate toilet... ASCOT - US$57 000.00 This is two bedroom apartment on 15th floor with lovely views comprising of main en suite, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, open plan lounge and dining room. Reduced to US$57 000.00. CBD - US$250 000.00 This property is right where you want to be, it has an open plan large front section with back offices, kitchen area, toilets and storage. The shop is well looked after with modern tiles throughout and large glass and aluminium frontage. A great investment considering its location and condition. Negotiators: Trindie Lombard : 0772 153 519 Martha Mandishona: 0772 347 240 Mark Ndoro: 0775 119 184 Geraldine Chibonda: 0713 765 166 Lesley Chitrin: 0782 444 007 TO VIEW OUR PROPERTIES FOR SALE PLEASE BROWSE THROUGH OUR WEBSITES AND ADVISE WHICH PROPERTIES ARE OF INTEREST:- www.redproperty.co.zw AND www.bulawayoproperty.com ++++ WANTED - HOUSE TO RENT House proud family of 3 with very good traceable references including one from Trindie Lombard of RED properties, is looking for a secure 3 bedroom house. Will look after your property like it were my own. Contact Ursula 0772 861 522 or Business - Bookset Pvt Ltd 77082 ++++ PROPERTY FOR SALE Gweru Residential Property for Sale in Clonsilla PRICE: US$120 000 NEGOTIABLE Serious Sellers - Calling for Offers 6 070 Square Metres of land with a clean title deed in a personal name DESCRIPTION: 3 bedroom 1 bathrooms house including good size lounge dining room kitchen covered veranda and entertainment area enclosed back veranda a Swimming Pool Garage/workshop car port the property is fully walled with a manual gate and includes triple staff accommodation which are in need of repairs. Call Brenda 08772 220 155 or 0712 606 860 for full details on the property ++++ Advert: Town offices available to rent 98 S. Parirenyatwa, 9/10th Avenue Bulawayo. Sharing with another company. Contact 0772 212 625 or 0713 323 362 ++++ WANTED - COTTAGE TO RENT Widow with a big friendly dog urgently needs a cottage. Rent can be paid in United States dollars. Telephone Landline 029 2243061 or Cell 0771 918444 ++++ RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE MAHATSHULA - US$70,000 BUT, 4 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge cum dining room, neat cottage, walled & gated. BARHAM GREEN - US$65,000 BUT, 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, domestic quarters walled and gated MALINDELA - US$110, 000 4 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, working borehole, walled and gated. KUMALO - US$195, 000 4 bedrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen, cottage, swimming pool working borehole, walled and gated. We are always looking for more properties to sell and rent in all sectors of the property market, and have registered potential buyers/tenants. We offer a complete service of property valuations. CALL: (029) 22 74581/3 or 0773-366207 ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa ++++ 12b) Accommodation and Travel In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE OR HIRE ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide. She has worked at the Mater Dei Hospital and has also looked after patients in the comfort of their homes. Please contact 0712 250 695 or 0772 122 243 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young energetic lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Able to work in a restaurant/ coffee shop. Has done training in food preparation, baking, waitressing and customer care. Please contact 0777 386 493 ++++ VACANCY Top notch PA / Receptionist required with traceable references. Ability to multi task. Good command of the English language. Accounting up to trial balance. Drivers licence a must. No chancers please. Cvs to be hand delivered to Mr Dare at Bookset Pvt Ltd, 139 G. Silundika Street, btwn 14-15th Avenue, Byo ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature gentleman seeks employment as a cook / chef. Has a vast experience working in a lodge. Has worked as a house-keeper making all the meals. Good communication and hard working. Please contact 0773 770 742 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Hard working, mature, friendly well spoken lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and baking. Has experience working at a lodge. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide or care giver. Has experience with working with the elderly. Please contact 0771 531 192 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a nurse aide or care-giver. She has a lot of experience working with the elderly, Willing to help around the house. Please contact 0771 531 192 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady who is hard working seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has basic cooking and baking. Good with all house hold duties. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ Situations Vacant EDITH DULY RESIDENTIAL AND CARE HOME A position has arisen in the Home for an experienced State Registered Nurse to join our team with effect from 1st May 2019 The position would suit a recently retired nurse who has had experience in caring for the elderly. Psychiatric training would be an advantage Please submit CV including Certificates and References to: The Administrator Edith Duly Coronation Cottage Complex Queens Road Bulawayo Or by Email: edithduly@netconnect.co.zw ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. She is a hard working and well spoken person. Able to look after children and infants. Has basic cooking. Has a lot of experience working at Jacana Lodge. Please contact 0783 351 988 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. she has no cooking background. Well spoken and hardworking. Employment can be full time or part time. Please contact 0777 150 512 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has cooking and baking skills but willing to learn more. Good with childminding and taking care of pets. Live out preferred. Please contact 0782 853 560 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Hard working gentleman seeks employment as a gardener. Has vast experience in flower arrangements, up-keep of lawns and swimming pools, Can also do security around the premises. Please contact 0784 028 839 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young lady seeks employment as a house-keeper / child minder. She is a friendly hard working lady. No cooking. Willing to live on the property. Please contact 0779 52 174 ++++ 21) SERVICES PRIVATE CATERING Contact IAN JOHNSTON if you would like to have beef, lamb, pig or whatever meat you want, on a spit, whether it be for your wedding, birthday party, etc. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Ian on 0712 215 373 or 0783 698 573 (w/app) or email ianbjohnston51@gmail.com ++++ ANTE NATAL CLASSES, BABY VACCINATIONS and BIRTH ATTENDANT/ DOULA I teach a set of 5 classes covering pregnancy, labour, baby care, breastfeeding and other information. I also do a "crash course" for out of towners. These classes are valuable even if you're having an elective CAESAREAN SECTION!! Please book early. I can be with you at the hospital when you're in LABOUR to help you to cope! I also work part time at a BABY CLINIC :-) For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri or (09) 2237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com ++++ Rob Sinclair is an expert plumber. He has had many years of experience. Anything to do with loos, bathrooms, geysers, plumbing. Rob Sinclair is your man. Phone Rob on 0772230551 ++++ 22) Health And Beauty ++++ 23) Tuition ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 25) WANTED TO BUY OR HIRE ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats and Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag. Free delivery over ten bags. Phone Ollie on 0771289677 ++++ JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST BLACK GOLD 99% WEED FREE EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS. WILL DELIVER 2 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY - MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. PHONE 246688 or 0778495599 ++++ 29) TIDBITS The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. Morning Mirror reserves the right to refuse any advertising or content. ++++