Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 961 - 27/1/2022

Hidden Treasures
It took me just five minutes being at home, to realise just how much I had missed the Bulawayo Birds...
and although we spotted a dreaded Mynah bird, our own locals were putting up a good fight against the interlopers. The Arrow marked Babblers were in full force defending their territory even in the dull light after sunset at 7 pm! We were also astounded to see the Brown Hooded Kingfisher eating from the bird seed feeder!! We always thought he ate insects, caterpillars and small creatures, even though he is called a king fisher!!

A visit to the Hillside Dams is always required, and we were thrilled to see the grass was mowed, the tea room was busy and there were many people enjoying the facilities. Sadly the lower dam was merely a trickle in spite of the good rains. Next weekend its the obligatory Matopos visit and hopefully Vors rolls at Pomongwe!!

Our next surprising find was the Sofa Hospital, a large warehouse full of new and preloved beautifully covered couches and armchairs. They came promptly to collect our chairs for recovering, and arrived in an ambulance!! Of course they would, after all, their business is named the 'Sofa Hospital'!!

Zimbabwe certainly has some hidden treasures, amongst them is the Amanzi Lodge in Harare. The lodge cottages nestle amidst the most glorious gardens, each lodge has its own particular identity. We were in the exquisitely decorated Seychelles Suite and their dining room is indeed exceptional.

Zimbabwe authors are indeed hidden treasures. Most are local but our Diaspora holds many amazing authors like Lionel Frost. The pandemic years have produced a plethora of brilliant full colour books on the Matopos, The Victoria Falls by Bulawayo Authors Moira Fitzpatrick, Rob Burrows and Paul Hubbard. Plus we have Violette Kee-Tui, Susan Hubert and Bryony Rheam with excellent books available in several outlets.

Watchdog
NOZIZWE MOTHER OF NATIONS
Nozizwe in conjunction with the Mustard Seed Community have found more tiny mouths to feed. They have increased the number of hungry children by 300 with the establishment of a kitchen at Magobho.

Other scheme include Pumula 370 kiddies, Woodville 130 tiny people (plus 40 at the Mustard Seed Community Home,) Cabatsha 130 , and Ngozi mine 330 deserving little ones.

As far as school fees, Nozizwe's 'Adopt an Orphan' campaign has this term covered only 25 marginalised students out of 123.
A donation of $50.00 or the rtgs equivalent will pay for a term's fees.

email irismhlanga@gmail.com for more details.

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2) Notices and Events

ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO
Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: mailto:zamfriends@gatorzw.co.uk
The Academy office is open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Teaching has resumed and fees for the term are US$110.00 and three new teachers increase the range of instruments on offer. Full details can be obtained from the office, details as above.
As usual, supper will be available before DVD showings - intervals are short and not intended for supper! Orders should be placed in advance.. Further details from adelaide.muchetu@gmail.com - or phone 0774 004 449 / 0771 048 995.

THURSDAYS 20, 27 JANUARY & 3 FEBRUARY AT 6.30 P.M. LINE OF DUTY: SERIES 4
In a career-defining case, DCI Roz Huntley (Thandie Newton) is under intense pressure from her superiors to apprehend a serial murderer after months of fruitless investigation. When a young man is charged doubts around his guilt lead the chief forensic investigator to AC-12. Is Roz ignoring forensic evidence that might prove the young man's innocence AC12's Supt Hastings places Kate Fleming undercover inside Roz's team and with Steve Arnott piling on pressure from the outside, Roz is forced to act decisively. A mother of two, Roz will do anything to stop her life from unravelling. As suspicions mount and the case becomes ever more complex, AC12 themselves come under threat.
- Out of nowhere, the tempo suddenly rocketed from quietly-creeping tension to brain-jangling red alert. [The Arts Desk]
- What can I say WOW!! - best series ever, impossible to equal, superb nail-biting drama, so many twists. [Amazon]
- This is less like watching TV, and more like being abducted by it, cuffed, then dragged along. [Telegraph]
- We're less than 10 minutes in, and I'm a wreck. He likes to start a series using jump leads and a defibrillator, does LoD creator Jed Mercurio. [Guardian]
Admission: US$2.00 - or $5.00 the series [free to Film Members]

FRIDAY 21 JANUARY AT 6.30 P.M. HUMPERDINCK: HANSEL AND GRETEL Carriages: 8.30 p.m.
Hansel and Gretel is generally regarded as a children's opera; but, in fact, it is a masterpiece to be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. Humperdinck was heavily influenced by Wagner and in Hansel and Gretel he produced an opera in the Wagnerian style but more accessible than Wagner's operas in length and humanity and, as one critic remarked, 'this is one of the few operas ever written which is beautiful from beginning to end'! Although often associated with Christmas, perhaps began because of its premiere on 23 December 1893 (and this performance from the Met comes from Christmas Day 1982!), it was one of the Covid casualties, initially scheduled to commemorate the centenary of Humperdinck's death on 27 September 1921.
- The Metropolitan Opera's lovely Christmas day performance, sung in intelligible English, is miles above the video competition. Look no further. [MusicWeb International]
- Cheerfully evokes a magic world of woodland sprites and candy dreams.. [New York Post]
- Delightful production with two great leads who actually convince that they are children. This is very much a chocolate box production (which is probably what the composer intended) and, if you like your Humperdinck with plenty of sugar which I do, then this is marvellous. [Amazon]
Admission: $2.00 [free to Red Carpet Members]

FRIDAY 28 JANUARY AT 6.30 P.M. BERLIN PHILHARMONIC CONCERT Carriages: 8.20 p.m.
The concert is conducted by Bernard Haitink, one of the great conductors of the last half-century who died aged 92 in October last year. The programme includes:
The concert marked the 150th anniversary of Chopin's death in the magnificent setting of Krakow's Gothic St Mary's Basilica and included a performance of his Second Piano Concerto with Emanuel Ax as the soloist. To a certain extent, the concert also marked a return to the pianist's roots, for he had been born in Lviv as the son of Polish Jews and lived for a time in Warsaw before emigrating to Canada with his parents in 1959.
The programme also includes Schumann' 'Spring' Symphony - Schumann admitted to having written the work 'in that first flush of spring that arguably continues to inspire man even in ripe old age, overwhelming him anew each year'. And a basilica naturally demands the performance of sacred music, and so Christine Schafer opened the concert with two sacred works by Mozart, the motet Exsultate, jubilate and Et incarnatus est from the Great Mass in C minor. As always, her lean and agile soprano voice is perfectly suited to the Salzburg composer's music.
Admission: $2.00 [free to Red Carpet Members]

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3) Congratulations

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4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

CONDOLENCES

John Kee-Tui

Beloved husband, father and grandfather.

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MARIAN MOLONEY (nee Lantry)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marian
Moloney, who died peacefully on 2 January in Ireland. Marian is
sadly missed by her beloved son Luke, granddaughter Marie, brothers
John and Eugene, sisters-in-law, extended family, and many friends.
Ar dheis De go raibh a ainm dilis.
Born at Redbarn, Youghal, Ireland in 1941. Marian grew up in Cork,
one of six children, where she was educated by the Ursuline Sisters
at St Angela's College. She trained as a nurse at Guy's Hospital
in London, and went on to complete further midwifery training in
Belfast. In 1969, she travelled to Zambia, where she worked in the
mine hospital at Mufulira, and where she met and married her husband
Kevin. Marian established a much-needed blood transfusion service in
the Midlands in Gwelo in 1975-8, and later worked at the Isolation
Hospital in Gwelo, at Que Que Hospital, at the Avenues Clinic in
Salisbury, at the Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo, and for the
Bulawayo Municipality's District Nursing Service. Following a back
injury in the early 1980s, Marian re-trained and worked with Webb
Low and Barry from 1984 until around 2002, where she worked
tirelessly for others in administering Deceased Estates and caring
for and counselling the bereaved. She volunteered her time to help
with Island Hospice. Marian was a friend to all, and gave so much of
her time and energy to her family and to friends, and to the poor,
the sick, and the needy. She was always thinking about and caring
for others, Marian was selfless and generous to a fault.
She brought light and comfort to all of us: her family and friends
were extraordinarily blessed to have her in their lives. The world
is a poorer place without her.
moloneyluke@hotmail.com

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BOBBY DIXON

Sorry to have to tell you, but Bobby passed away this morning.

He was suffering with dementia & fast declining health, so a blessing for him.

Pam Dixon

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May Liddle
We would like to inform all extended family and friends of the untimely passing of May Liddle on Sunday 16th January 2022.
She will be so missed by all her family and friends. She lived a full and happy life and always made the most of every situation life threw at her.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday 23rd of January at The Farm House in Matopos from 11am onwards.

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John Robertson

John Robertson has passed away. John was one of Zimbabwe's finest economists - someone who opposed both the RF & ZANUPF because of their policies which he knew, correctly, would ultimately destroy Zimbabwe's economy. He was a man of great integrity RIP

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5) Roses And Raspberries

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6) Pets Column

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8) Bulawayo News

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

Compliments of the new season! 2022 is upon us and we are delighted to inform you that we have officially opened our doors to you. Classes have commenced kindly come through and register for your preferred class, we cater for all ages with the youngest starting at five (5) years old.
Tuition fees for 2022 are as follows:
Private Class - USD 50 for 10 hours
Group of 2 - USD 30 each for 10 hours
Group of 3 - USD 20 each for 10 hours
Group of 4 or more - USD 15 each for 10 hours

*there is a compulsory annual membership fee of USD 5 which gives access to library materials for 2 weeks, access to WI-FI from your device (No Downloading), a monthly newsletter, and invitations to certain events hosted by Alliance.

You have an option of taking up private classes which will be one on one with you and the tutor depending on your availability, another option is taking up the extensive course in a group attending twice a week for 2 hours each day. The courses are a session of 10 hours depending on the group you choose and once you complete a certain number of hours you are eligible to sit for the DELF/DALF examination and once you succeed in the exam you are accredited with an internationally recognized diploma.

We offer 4 levels being the A1(90 hours), A2 (120 hours), B1 (150 hours), and B2 (210 hours). For C1 and C2 classes may you kindly communicate with our Harare offices.

Kindly take note of the opening hours Monday to Friday 9 a.m to 5 p.m, Saturday 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Contact numbers: +263785505821 or 0292250245. Contact us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

CULTURETHEQUE

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9) Harare And Gweru News

Zim Websites:- facebook.com/EnvironmentAfrica

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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses

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11) Property For Sale or to Rent

I am looking for a house to rent for 300 usd. At most

Regards

Sharon Mapfumo

0772366743

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GOING CONCERN WANTED IN BULAWAYO
South African investment company wishes to purchase 40 percent of a going concern GC
GC must be in business, in Bulawayo for five years plus

Current owners must remain working in the business
One member from investment company will be employed in the GC.

GC main business must be located in Bulawayo.
Investment R5 million. ( five million rands at USD rate of the day)

Interested parties kindly email Holly Gainsborough

sixtypty@mweb.co.za

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RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO

HOUSES FOR SALE
BURNSIDE - $245,000 (New Listing)
You could be forgiven for thinking you are in a botanical garden!! Well maintained four bedroomed home,
2 bathrooms, 2 lounges, fitted kitchen, double - lock up garage, sparkling swimming pool, seasonal borehole,
Gazebo: with sauna, bar and storeroom, walled and gated.
*Cottage: Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, lounge/dining room.
THORNGROVE - $60,000
Lounge, dining room, four bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom, built - in electric stove, gas stove.
This property is walled and gated.
HILLSIDE - $170,000
3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, study, fitted kitchen, walled with electric sliding gate.
*Cottage: 2 Bedrooms, kitchen, dining room/lounge.
KILLARNEY - $82,000
Brick under tile, lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, fenced walled
and gated on 4747m

FLAT FOR SALE
HUME PARK - $100,000
Two bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom, combined lounge and dining room, fitted kitchen, pantry,
veranda, complex borehole.
RESIDENTAL STANDS:
BURNSIDE - $45,000 : 4200m
MONTGOMERY - $50,000 for 3 acres or $100,000 for 6 acres with a seasonal borehole.
BUENA VISTA - $27,000 : 4345m
KINGSDALE - $30,000 : 4465HA
UMGUZA - $130,000 : 5 acres

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE
CHIREDZI - US$1,200,000
Fuel Station complex 9629m

SHANGANI - US$950,000
Fuel Station complex 9629m

OUT OF BULAWAYO
BEIT BRIDGE - $110,000 (NEGOTIABLE)
BUT, 3 Bedrooms, lounge, diningroom, carport for 4 vehicles, enclosed veranda COTTAGE:
2 bedrooms. Property is walled and gated
HWANGE - $85,000
Built on Baobab Hill, close to the Baobab Hotel, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, fenced and
gated.
For these and other properties for sale phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline), Kelvin 0773 366 207,
Bryan 0772238431, Probity 0782119972, email kelvin@rodor.co.zw or visit us on Property Book
(Rodor Properties.co.zw)

VALUATIONS
We are registered with the VALUERS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE, and offer a complete and
efficient service of Property Valuation for any purpose.
For Valuations, phone (029) 224581/3 (landline), 0772238431, or email bryan@rodor.co.zw
or sales@rodor.co.zw

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Our Property Management staff will be happy to assist you in securing suitable tenants for your property,
and managing it thereafter. At present we have:

SUBURBS (FOR COMMERCIAL USE)
Main house and cottage - US$900 - negotiable - Immediate

COMMERCIAL
Donnington - double storey - factory/offices/good parking area situated on 6000m of land.
Must be seen to be appreciated - Full details on enquiry
For information on properties available for renting, or if you wish to place your property on our letting
list, you are invited to contact us on (029) 2274581/3 (landline), resrents@rodor.co.zw
or rentals@rodor.co.zw

WE NEED PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND TO RENT,
FOR REGISTERED BUYERS AND TENANTS

Bulawayo Estate Agents:- Anita's Real Estate Rodor properties Pvt Ltd Ian & Co. Real Estate R.E.D. Property

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12) Accommodation in South Africa

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12b) Accommodation in Botswana

Accommodation Out Of Zimbabwe:- Four Seasons, J'bg Hoopoe Haven Guest Lodge Fourways, J'bg Avoca Vale Country Hotel Louis Trichardt

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13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe

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Some places to stay in Zim:- Matopos:- Maleme Rest Camp www.zimparks.org Big Cave Camp Granite Park Lodges The Musketeers Lodge 9km on Matopos Rd Matobo Hills Lodge Byo:- Burnside Cottage Churchill Hotel Rainbow Hotel Southern Comfort Lodge Travellers Guest House Eastern Highlands:- Frog And Fern In Chimanimani Kariba:- Kulizwe Lodge Binga - shores of Lake Kariba Kariba Accomodation Hwange:- Miombo Lodge Dete Situated Hwange National Park/Dete Rd Hwange Safari Lodge NEHIMBA living with the Elephants Lake Mutirikwi (Kyle):- Norma Jeans Lakeview Ghonarezhou game reserve:- www.facebook.com/ChiloGorge Vic Falls:- Victoria Falls Hotel

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14) Catering and Food

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A few places to eat in Bulawayo:- Arizona Grill House in the Holiday Inn Banff Lodge Coffee cafe Book and Bean caf at Bradfield Shopping Centre Bulawayo Club Bulawayo Golf Club www.golfzone.co.zw Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel Camp Amalinda Cattleman - 12th Avenue Deja-vu Country Club www.golfzone.co.zw Frangos- 12th Avenue Friar Tucks Gallery Coffee Shop - Fort Street https://nationalgallery.co.zw Garden Restaurant - 54 Park Rd Granite Ridge - Matobo Hills Hillside Dams Tea Room Hillside Bowling Club Holiday Inn - Arizona Grill House Horizon Restaurant & Bar - Pioneer House, Fife Street Hotel Rio, Old Esigodini Rd Hunt's Boma 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope Indaba Book Caf & Sandwich Bar Mary's Restaurant - opp Medical Cent Maxies Massimo's - Ascot Shopping Centre Nemo's Resturant - Hillside Bowling Club Nesbitt Castle - Percy Avenue New Orleans - Banff Road Pergola Restaurant 22 Jaywick Rd Matsheumhlope River Cafe -12th Ave Deja-vu and more !!

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15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire

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16) Travel and Tours

Bulawayo Travel Agents & Tour Company's:- African Wanderer Antelope Park Big Cave Camp Black Rhino Safaris Eco Logical Safaris & Travel Greyhound Coach Service - Byo to Joburg

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17) Computers And Electronics

Bulawayo Computers:- Internet at Netconnect.co.zw

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18) Lifts Wanted And Offered

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19) Seeking Friends

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20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

VACANCY (IN BULAWAYO)
Looking for a General Office / Accounts person aged 55 and above to start asap.

Knowledge of Pastel a must, wages, vat returns etc. various other account duties.

Full job description to be discussed at interview.

Please send CV to : sandpiperbyo@gmail.com

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VACANCY - PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN

We are growing! Almond Africa, Bulawayo Branch is looking for suitably
qualified personnel to fill an opening within our company as a PCT.

Minimum Requirements:
Class 1 or 2 Journeyman (or equivalent technical skills)
'C' or better in O' level Maths & English
Criminal Free Record
Age - 22 to 55
Clean Class 4 Driver's License
Valid Defensive Driving Certificate

Desired attributes:
Technically sound
High quality standards
Ability to work under pressure
Independent problem solving capability
Works well within a team
Good communication skills
Overall good health and vitality
Presentable and well groomed
Awareness of health and safety in the workplace

Almond Africa is an equal opportunities employer. Please forward CV
and application letter, copies of all academic and professional
certificates and at least two reference letters to hr@almondafrica.com

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature lady seeks employment as secretary, receptionist or PA. Holding a Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies and computer literate. Has worked as an Accounting Clerk, Typist, Anaesthetic Secretary.
Please contact: 0719476038 / landline 0292212174
Email: kupeteyedzani@gmail.com or teyedzani@yahoo.com

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

I am a young man aged 29 looking for any position in an accounting position. l completed my BCOM Honours degree in Accounting at NUST in 2015. l have 2 to 3 years experience working as an audit clerk in an accounting firm

I am motivated, disciplined and can work under minimum supervision.

Please contact: 0774 666672 or 0772 489847
Email: nliford@yahoo.com

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Seeking a position as a store man. I am experienced in this field.

What's app or call 0783260620 or 0776441751 John Randen

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21) Services

Chocolate fountain for hire USD30 including chocolate
Contact 0773455459

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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

Bulawayo Services:- Acol Chemical Bulawayo Bulawayo's Online Business Directory

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22) Health And Beauty

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23) Tuition

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

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25) Wanted To Buy or Hire

Wanted to Buy

I am looking for a deep freezer to buy 500L preferably.
W.Shoko
0772 462 878

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26) Clothing And Fashion

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27) Boats and Fishing

Bulawayo Water Activities:- www.ChaseMarine.com

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28) Garden, Decor And Home

Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag.
Free delivery over ten bags.
Phone Ollie on 0771289677

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JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST
BLACK GOLD
99% WEED FREE
EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS.

WILL DELIVER 5 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY.

CONTACT JILL AT 2246688 OR 0778495599

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