Bulawayo Morning Mirror Edition 970 - 8/4/2022

Where The Heck Are My Tweezers

Any mother who is fortunate enough to have been blessed with daughters will agree with me, that once they become teenagers, nothing is sacred anymore.
Take the tweezers for example, a pair of tweezers is possibly one of a girl's most important possessions and it doesn't matter where I hide mine, THEY find them.

I find that the older I get the more CUNNING, SNEAKY, FURTIVE, POSITIVELY AVARICIOUS I become about my tweezers.
But tweezers are not the only only items which come between a girl and her mum. Scissors too become a problem.

it doesn't matter how many pairs of scissors I buy for my girls, how many of those pretty manicure sets they get for their birthdays, oh no, it's mother's scissors that they seek cos they know exactly where they are. In the silver trinket box on her dressing table, of course, whereas their scissors of course as usual, are nowhere to be found !!
Now that I have a grandson, the problem has become even more complex. There is only one set of scissors in the whole house, that is sure to be in the right place, and that is Grandma's pair.

Nail files are yet another bone of contention, a mum always needs a nail-file in every room in the home, one in the kitchen one in the bedroom, one in the bathroom, and of course one in the car. I mean a rough nail could be the ruin of a whole day without a nail file at hand, but it doesn't matter where I hide them, THEY find them and then instead of putting them back in the same place, they are lost, gone forever to that land of lost tweezers, scissors and nail files where there must be a stash a mile high !!
Orderliness and possessiveness about small things obviously comes with age cos I remember my mum complaining about the exact same thing !!

Now lip-ice is another bone of contention in our house. There must be a lip ice by the bed, one in the handbag and one in the kitchen, and there generally is, whilst my beautiful daughters are out of the country as they generally are, but when the girls are home,and although our house is now extremely blessed and filled with fun, laughter, squeals of delight, (and a happy Dad), there is also a marked absence of anything that looks remotely like tweezers, nail, files, scissors and lip ice.

Now He Who Must be Obeyed always sneers at us girls about lip ice.
We are "lip ice addicts" he tells us disparagingly.
HE has never needed lip ice in his entire macho life !! It must be something to do with lip stick because a girl's lips actually scream for lip ice and the mind can only think of one thing and that is to find lip ice somewhere, anywhere !!

The offspring are fastidious about their lip ice requirements funnily enough, it has to be the local Third World Vaseline Lip Ice, I send dozens of them to all corners of the world which is strange considering how many fancy lip ices, salves, glosses and garnishes there are in the first world, especially the Paw Paw lip salve from Oz!!

Now I am not the only one besotted by tweezers, the security folk at airports, since nine eleven, have also become fixated with tweezers. Its not just scissors and knives that they confiscate these days, its tweezers and nail files too.

Now I ask you with tears in my eyes, can you imagine me, two bricks and a tickey tall, matronly in the extreme, not the fastest thing on two legs and definitely the most feeble, can you imagine moi hijacking an airplane with a pair of tweezers. !! (That is assuming I could find any in the house when the little darlings are home !!)

Watchdog

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2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds

CONDOLENCES

ROBYN JAMIESON

Devastating to hear that sweet Robyn Jamieson has passed away. Heaven has gained an angel who fought the dreaded cancer with all her strength and she now rests in the arms of her creator! Rest easy Robyn - sincere condolences to Sister Jamieson of Mater Dei & all her family and friends!

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3) Notices and Events

ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO
Tel: 2260684 / 2267195 E-mail: mailto:zam@gatorzw.co.uk.
The Academy office is open 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
The Academy has a full-time security guard who will be on duty at all evening events.
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.

FRIDAY 8 APRIL AT 6.30 P.M. RESPIGHI: LA BELLA DORMENTE NEL
Respighi's La bella dormente nel bosco (The Sleeping Beauty) was originally commissioned by the renowned puppeteer Vittorio Podrecca and first performed a hundred years ago on 13 April 1922. The revised version we hear today preserves much of the kaleidoscopic approach and magnified characters and emotions of that original in the composer's matchless orchestration. This famous story in which the Princess pricks her finger on a spindle and sleeps for centuries until kissed by her Prince is given a magical atmosphere through director Leo Muscato's colourful staging, and the superb cast of this production truly inhabits an enchanted realm.
- Whilst the music is delightful, the visuals are even more of a treat. Leo Muscato's imaginative stage direction has been translated into a spectacular living-room screen experience. This gorgeous production will melt the coldest of hearts. [MusicWeb International]
- The visual spectacle and stage effects are impressive, but it's the gorgeous music that makes this special, both as fantasy and real human interest. Respighi piles up beautiful melodies one on top of the other. The grace and glamour of the whole package makes this an opera everyone can enjoy. [Opera Journal]

WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL AT N.B. 6.00 P.M. BEN HUR
Ben-Hur hardly needs an introduction! Director William Wyler's film was the most expensive ever made up to its time and featured more crew and extras than any other film before it - 15,000 extras alone for the chariot race sequence. It proved to be an intelligent, exciting, and dramatic piece of film-making and won a record eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director as well as best music for Miklos Rozsa's wonderful music, one of the greatest ever film scores.
- 62 years later, there's not much to say more than this is; an absolute masterpiece. What was accomplished narratively and technically all those years ago is a work of film geniuses. [Seventh Art Studio]
- A masterpiece of epic filmmaking, a profound religious experience and one of the greatest films ever made. [TIME Magazine]
- Magnificent, inspiring, awesome, enthralling, and all the other adjectives you have been reading about it. [Los Angeles Times]

Thereafter the Academy will be closed for Easter and Trade Fair weeks and re-open on Tuesday 3 May.

Links to Bulawayo Advertisers:- Natural History Museum Events National Railway Museum Bulawayo 1872 National Gallery of Zim -Bulawayo Bulawayo City Bulawayo Golf Club Bulawayo News 24 Bulawayo Motoring Club Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe Bulawayo Publicity Bulawayo Railway Museum Bulawayo Societies - 2010 Bulawayo Theatre Club Chipangali Friends of Hwange Falcon College Hillside Dams Island Hospice Matobo Conservation Society The Bulawayo Club S.P.C.A. Bulawayo Shelter Tree Society of Zimbabwe Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe Zimbabwe info

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4) Congratulations

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5) Roses And Raspberries

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6) Pets Column

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8) Bulawayo News

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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

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

HOUSES FOR SALE - The following houses/flats are all recent listings, and well worth viewing.
Contact us for further information, if you are interested in any.
HILLSIDE - $150,000
Spectacular view of the Bulawayo. In the process of being renovated, 2 Cottages.
HILLSIDE - $133,000 Brick under tile, 3 Bedrooms.
HILLSIDE - $80,000 Brick under asbestos, 3 Bedrooms.
BURNSIDE - $230,000 Brick under tile, 4 bedrooms
MAHATSHULA NORTH - $55,000 B under tile, 3 Bedrooms
QUEENS PARK WEST - $84,000 B under tile, 4 Bedrooms
FLATS FOR SALE
CBD -$41,000
One bedroom, lounge, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, enclosed veranda.
CBD - $45,000
Two bedrooms, lounge, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, enclosed veranda.
TOWN HOUSE - $80,000
Two bedrooms, lounge/ dining room, fitted kitchen, pantry, complex borehole.

RESIDENTAL STANDS: FOR SALE
BURNSIDE - $45,000 : 4200m
MONTGOMERY - 6 acres, with a seasonal borehole $100,000.
BUENA VISTA - $27,000 : 4345m
KINGSDALE - $30,000 : 4465m
UMGUZA - $130,000 : 5 acres
SONDELANI (HOPEVILLE) - $18,000: 583m

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
CBD - $185,000 (Robert Mugabe Way)
Valuable property for sale, 5 Offices, 3 storerooms, ladies and gents toilets.

OUT OF BULAWAYO - PROPERTIES FOR SALE
BINGA - $250,000 Stone under thatch, 4 bedrooms, sparkling swimming pool, gated and fenced
BINGA - $100,000 BUT, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool, fenced and gated. Gazebo.
BEIT BRIDGE - $110,000 (NEGOTIABLE) BUT, 3 Bedrooms, lounge, carport for 4 vehicles,
enclosed veranda. COTTAGE: Brick under tile, 3 Bedrooms, lounge, 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
(rodorproperties.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) 2274581/3 (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:
MATSHEUMHLOPE: 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cottage, walled & gated: US$600 1 June
UPPER RANGEMORE 15km from Bulawayo City Centre. Plot 12.5 acres to let. 2 working
boreholes, solar geyser, fitted kitchen: US$700 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

Hours of Business: Monday to Fridays: 8am - 4.30pm
Saturdays: 8am - 11am

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

Searching for members of the Vonk family.
Johannes Vonk and Hilda( not certain of her name ) arrived in Bulawayo from the Netherlands in the 1950's. They had four children.
If anyone has any information about them ,their children or grandchildren, please contact email cirvine@quista.net

Many thanks,
Dave Simpson.

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20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant

SITUATION VACANT

SOUGHT FOR A BULAWAYO NURSING HOME - A RECENTLY RETIRED, WELL EXPERIENCED SRN TO CARRY OUT DAY SHIFT DUTIES

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH THE
ELDERLY AND HAVE HAD EXPOSURE TO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA
AND ALZHEIMER'S AS WELL AS ALL AGE RELATED CONDITIONS.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION ATTACHING COPIES OF YOUR CURRENT PRACTISING
CERTIFICATE, TRAINING CERTIFICATES ETC AND AN UP TO DATE CV TO

edithduly@netconnect.co.zw

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SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Mature, friendly, well spoken lady seeks employment as a house-keeper
or child-minder. Able to look after the elderly and children. Can
start immediately. Preferably live out but can stay in if there is
space. Please contact 0776 310 482 or 0712 988 105

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VACANCY - ACCOUNTANTExpiry Date: 31 March 2022

Almond Africa, Bulawayo Branch is looking for suitably qualified
personnel to fill an opening within our company as an Accountant.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
- Honours degree or equivalent in Accounts, Finance or similar (ACCA, CIS)
- At least 2 years proven work experience in a similar role
- Proficient computer skills, particularly spreadsheet software
- Criminal Free Record
- Clean Class 4 Driver's License

Desired attributes :
- Business acumen and interest
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures,
including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Hands-on experience with accounting software like Pastel, QuickBooks
and FreshBooks
- Experience with general ledger functions
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus

Role:
- Ensure timely bank payments to internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare budget forecasts
- Process monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns and payments
- Manage all accounting transactions, including petty cash
- Prepare and present monthly management accountsand report on the
company's financial health and liquidity
- Handle annual closings
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- Audit financial transactions and documents
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database
backups when necessary
- Comply with financial policies and regulations
- Coordinate monthly and annual stocktake
- Prepare foreign currency bid documentation
- Circulate monthly quotes to clients
- Debt collection

Successful candidates will be required to provide police clearance

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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I am a lady aged 35 years and has vast experience in accounts and administration. I hold qualifications with CIS part c and also am enrolled with lupane university studying bachelor's in accounting and finance as a block student. looking for a fulltime job.

I am really hardworking and willing to learn.

Yours faithfully
Sharon Mapfumo
0772366743

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Lady aged 23yrs seeks position as a receptionist/office lady. Is hardworking and has potential. Has experience & to start immediately. Contact/App : 0786 891 406

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Seeking employment

A mature lady who is well organised, trustworthy and experienced in all round office work (secretary/PA), projects administration and general events management is looking for any suitable position. Have traceable references.

Contact 0772 896688 or 0292 481039 by call or Whats app.

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Seeking employment

Mature lady seeks employment as a nurse aide. Able to do day or night duty. Very friendly, well spoken person. Live out preferred. Please contact 0771541192

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A lady looking for employment as a beauty therapy (assistant). Knows the basics of manicure, pedicure, facials and make-up. Is cheerful and gentle. Willing to perfect skills & wants to start soonest. Contact/App : 0786 891 406

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Lady seeking a post as a receptionist.Has had experience working at a Finance and Business Consultancy Company for a couple of months.Capable of receiving phone calls, delivering messages and booking appointments for clients
Contact No/WhatsApp 0786891406

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21) Services

THE SECURITY PEOPLE (PVT) LTD

- ELECTRIC & MANUAL GATE INSTALLATIONS
- ELECTRIC GATE REPAIRS
- SUPPLY FIT & REPAIR INSTALLATION & REMOTES
- ALARM INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS
- GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION & REPAIRS
- SUPPLY & INSTALL SCREEN DOORS & BURGLAR BARS
- BATTERIES AND REMOTES
- ANTI-THEFT GATE MOTOR CAGES
BURGLAR BARS

810 8th FLOOR
CHRYSOTILE HOUSE
PARKADE CENTRE
CNR FIRE STREET & 8th AVE
BULAWAYO
CELL: CALVIN 077 280 3091 or 0772803067

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Clayton Tree Felling Service.

Excellent service and not too pricey!!

+263 77 370 4385.

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BOREHOLE AND WATER SERVICES
For all domestic, industrial and farming water installations, please contact
Bancroft and Neil Water for an efficient and professional service. Our products
include, Borehole drilling, Pump installation, Pump repairs, Capacity testing,
Spares, and Bulk water delivery.
Contact: Vusumuzi Sinyoka on 0772775136, or Wonder Chikware on 0773490818.
Phone: 2880844/2880846/2881074

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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

For one-on-one tuition in IGCSE & A Level Geography please WhatsApp Mr. Abu at 0026775047685 or email da@maruapula.org. I will be in Bulawayo from 11 April and will bring tuition to your home.

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24) Miscellaneous For Sale

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25) Wanted To Buy or Hire

FOR SALE

Good secondhand sewing machine, 30 stitches. Brand new in a box popcorn making machine, Dart-board brand new in a box. For prices and pictures please contact 0772 489 847

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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 07784955 99

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