1) Editorial
Rhodesia Fairbridge Memorial College
This story has its roots in distant history, much of which is common knowledge. It involves a little Island off the Europe coast, it was subjected to almost continuous invasions, the Norse, the Danes, the French, the Romans and others creating a warrior population so diverse, that the process reversed itself and created an English race that started to invade other lands!
It was in a World War I when the pride of British manhood fell on Flanders Fields and then, those sired, died defending in World II. The then lack of males, debt, and other problems started to manifest itself and there were many children who were unwanted or were beyond the capabilities of single mothers to care for and earn a living. Children ended up in Homes and Orphanages and an answer was found in sending them to the Colonies in Child Migration.
The Fairbridge Story starts in Africa, what became Rhodesia to be exact. A Land Surveyor named Fairbridge, from the Eastern Cape, South Africa, was working in the Eastern highlands of Rhodesia and he had his son Kingsley with him. The son had an African companion and a dog and free reign of his time (The Queen Mother unveiled a Memorial of this on Christmas Pass , which a large party of the scholars attended - this has now been removed by the Zimbabwe Government). He looked out over large stretches of unoccupied land and a vision developed later when he went to England and saw the children in concrete jungles, streets and slums. He saw these children populating all this unoccupied land in the British Colonies and founded the Fairbridge Farm Schools, in Canada and Australia, where children were taken from Britain to grow up in better climes and conditions.
In Rhodesia, the Child Migration was not allowed until much later, in fact the first group went out there in November, 1946. The school was established at a war time RAF Training Camp, Induna Airfield. The dormitory buildings, which house around a dozen students, were iron under iron, on stilts with Beaverboard linings with a flat at one end for a staff member. The camp also had sports fields, a swimming pool and gymnasium. It was created as a memorial to Kingsley Fairbridge who died in July 1924, hence the name Rhodesia Fairbridge Memorial College.
Although there was some 1200 acres of the Induna Property, the Farm School aspect was not practiced and the children were given a normal education like all the other Rhodesian Children. In fact, the school at Induna was only a Junior/Primary School (Standards 1 - 5, Grades 3 - 7). Thereafter the pupils went to various Senior Schools in Bulawayo (Forms 1 - 6. or Grades 8 - 13). After high school we were kitted out for the world, found employment and somewhere to live. Thereafter we were on our own. Some students proceeded to University, either in Rhodesia or South Africa. Some became doctors or lawyers, some proceeded into business and became very successful, some went into farming, and yet others joined the Police or other Government departments.
Having said it was not a Farm School, some farming activities were practiced, one being that the Cold Storage Commission used some of the property to graze their cattle. I personally had a misfortune when a few of us were wanting to cook some mealies (stolen of course) and built our cooking fire too close to a haystack, built for fodder, whoomph it went up and we couldn't sit down properly for a time after that!! We also discovered that haystacks had other uses . One year the school decided to grow cotton and we were press ganged into picking it - hateful, as cotton plants are quite thorny!! Beyond that we were encouraged to garden around the dormitories.
The Headmaster of the school was appointed our guardian. We all became one big family. As we left to go our ways in life we were kept connected by a newsletter sent out about twice a year by the headmaster. After his death his wife took it over and continued to keep us all up to date on everyone's doings. Today it is done via email by several of those still willing and able.
Fairbridge Scholars, are scattered around the World, mainly in U.K., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe. From the 300 odd who went to Rhodesia some 99 of us have answered the Sunset Call and gone to meet our Maker!
Quentin Gibson
Watchdog
*HUGE* congratulations to one of our own amazing Suburbs residents - Neal Leach, aged 74 - for his incredible effort of cycling from the east of Zimbabwe to the west in just six days supporting old age pensioners through The Community Action Trust UK/Zim.
This mammoth cycling journey from Honde Valley in the Eastern Highlands over numerous iconic bridges, many and more hills than we care to count, and over numerous pot holes dodging trucks, cows and goats, he will end his bicycle ride at the back car park of Ascot Shopping Centre in Bulawayo.
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3) Notices and Events
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THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER AT 6.30 P.M. LINE OF DUTY
Series Six of Line of Duty concludes- AC-12 close in on H, the man (or woman!) orchestrating the network of corrupt officers. But can they bring down the 'bent coppers' once and for all
Admission: US$2.00 [Free to Film Members]
FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER AT 6.30 P.M. THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
MILLIE Innocent country girl Millie (Julie Andrews) arrives in Twenties New York determined to vamp it up and become 'thoroughly modern'. She instantly marks out her new boss, Trevor Grayson (John Gavin), as a future husband, makes a new friend in the innocent Miss Dorothy (Mary Tyler Moore) and takes rooms in an establishment run by Mrs Meres (Beatrice Lillie) - unaware that the latter is in fact a white slave trader! When Mrs Meres attempts to abduct Miss Dorothy, Millie calls upon paper clip salesman Jimmy (James Fox) and high society jazz babe Muzzy (Carol Channing) for help.
- Very underrated Julie Andrews musical, a cult favourite for many, including myself. [Video-Reviewmaster.com]
- The cast and crew perform admirably in this light farce that is almost too sweet for its own good! A must-see movie for all ages. [Amazon]
- A trio of talented dames took hold of this musical and breathed life into it. Set in the age of the flapper, there are references to the silent picture era, beautiful musical numbers, and the always flamboyant and full of zeal Carol Channing. Amazing. [Rotten Tomatoes]
- A crazy but enjoyable parody of the films and fashion trends during the 1920s, it has everything from jazz music to silent movie title cards, and there is a hilarious kidnapping subplot tied in with the main storyline, lot of laughs - and a lot of great toe tapping twenties music. [IMDb]
Admission: US$2.00 [Free to Red Carpet Members]
THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Water for Elephants is a romantic drama based on Sara Gruen's best-selling 2006 novel, starring Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, and Christoph Waltz. Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson), a veterinary student, is close to graduating when a terrible tragedy forces him to leave college. With nowhere else to go, he hops on a passing train and finds it belongs to a travelling circus. Jacob takes a job as an animal caretaker and meets Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), a beautiful circus performer. Their shared compassion for a special elephant named Rosie leads to love, but August (Christoph Waltz), Marlena's cruel husband, stands in their way...
- It's a tale tastefully told and beautifully filmed. [Rotten Tomatoes]
- Brilliant film, well done, cast and crew! An evocative film full of fascinating characters, animals galore, Rob Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon as well as the amazing Christopher Walz - how could it get any better [Amazon]
- This ambitious, colourful story is consistently engaging and a treat for the eyes. [Beliefnet]
- WOW! More than I expected! Great entertaining movie for both men and women. Rob Pattinson just jumps off the screen. He is excellent in this. Christoph plays the villain magnificently. Great film with excellent cinematography and costuming. All around a must see movie. [Metacritic]
Admission: US$2.00 [Free to Film Members]
FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER AT 6.30 P.M. DELIBES: SYLVIA
Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's 'Sylvia', restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet. Taken from Greek mythology, it tells the story of Sylvia, loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros. Ashton was inspired by the music of Leo Delibes to create such great choreographic sequences as the famous Act 3 pas de deux and the mischievous role of Eros, one of the delightful, darkly comic characterisations for which Ashton became known and loved. Sylvia is a wonderful showcase for virtuosity, invention and classical beauty, the epitome of Ashton style in stage settings of great detail and painterly perfection.
- This is, quite simply, classic ballet classically staged and yet imaginative and engaging, ..this is how you update a classic without losing sight of the work's original vision! Highly and enthusiastically recommended. [Fanfare]
- Darcey Bussell enchants as the warrior nymph, Sylvia.. She is gracefully athletic especially in her dances with her two male leads: Bolle and Thiago Soares A beautiful production of this charming ballet with a wonderfully melodic score by Delibes. [Music Web International]
- This gorgeous staging of Sylvia is performed by The Royal Ballet and choreographed by the nearly legendary Frederick Ashton. No gimmicks here; merely glorious playing, dancing, and stage design. Do grab this one. [Brattleboro Reformer]
Admission: US$2.00 [Free to Red Carpet Members]
THEREAFTER
Thursday 10 November Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back
Friday 11 November Concert for Remembrance Day including Faure's Requiem
Thursday 17 November The Rainmaker [released on 18 November 1997]
Thursday 24 November Alien Resurrection [released on 26 November 1997]
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10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses
11) Property For Sale or to Rent
Looking to rent or (possibly buy) small farm with water, some outbuildings and house with grazing min 100 Hectares from Umguza north past the toll gate on Victoria Falls road up to Gwaayi area for horses.
Please contact via whatsapp 0772256434
RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED
5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO
HOUSES FOR SALE:
BARHAM GREEN: Brick-under-tile with three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, family bathroom and main en-suite bathroom. Storeroom, three staff quarters. US$80,000 negotiable
HILLSIDE: Brick-under- iron, three-bedroomed home in quiet area, Walled and fenced around for security. $90,000.
KILLARNEY: Reasonably priced, three-bedroomed property. Situated on 4747m. Walled, fenced and gated. $82,000
KUMALO: Reduced price. Built under tile, lounge, fireplace, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 4 BICs, main ensuite, bathroom, fitted kitchen with oven and hob, veranda, double lock up garage, double staff quarters, working borehole, walled and gated. US$155,000
MALINDELA: Lovely brick-under-tile, three- bedroomed home, with fitted oven/hob. Ideally situated close to shops, hospital, sports clubs and C.B.D. Borehole, swimming-pool (needs attention), neat garden. Realistically priced at $95,000
FORTUNES GATE:A three bedroom house with fitted kitchen, dining room, lounge, fireplace, 3 studies, TV lounge, veranda, family bathroom, separate toilet, main ensuite, walk in cupboards, laundry, one bedroom cottage, workshop, 6 carports, 2 large gates, two small gates, walled perimeter, two room staff quarters, swimming pool, gazebo, pizza oven, braai, and direct access to hillside dams US$140,000.
FLAT FOR SALE
HILLSIDE: Modern, open-plan, one-bedroomed flat. $65000
TOWN HOUSE - $80,000 (negotiable) Two bedrooms, lounge / dining room, fitted kitchen, pantry, complex borehole.
PLOTS & FARMS: FOR SALE
KENSINGTON: Agricultural/Residential Stands of 2 and 5 acres each, selling for US$26,000 and US$50,000 respectively. Also for sale in the area is a Commercial Stand, with great potential, for sale at $80000.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
Central Business District - House on large stand. Ideal for offices, plenty of parking - $200,000
OUT OF BULAWAYO - PROPERTIES FOR SALE
We have properties for sale in Beit Bridge, Binga, Harare, Hwange, Mlibizi, Mutare, Redcliff, and Plumtree.
High/Low density, residential, commercial and holiday homes. $85,000 -$250,000. Full details on enquiry
For these and other properties for sale phone (029) 2274581/3 (landline), Bryan 0772238431 (bryan@rodor.co.zw), Probity 0782119972 (probity@rodor.co.zw), Cindy 0784553171 (cindy@rodor.co.zw) Visit us on our website (rodorproperties.co.zw)
VALUATIONS and ESTIMATIONS
Want to sell We can assist you with an estimation of the value of your property.
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), 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.
FULL HOUSE TO LET
LOCATION MAHATSHULA
3 BEDROOMS, TWO WITH BUILT IN CUPBOARDS, FITTED KITCHEN, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, SEPARATE BATHROOM AND TOILET, EN-SUITE, WALLED AND GATED.
RENTALS : USD 550-00
AVAILABLE : IMMEDIATE
FLAT TO LET
LOCATION CBD
2 BEDROOMS WITH BUILT IN CUPBOARDS, KITCHEN, LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, SEPARATE BATHROOM AND TOILET, ACTIVE CCTV FOR SECURITY.
RENTALS : USD 400-00
AVAILBLE : 1ST OF NOVEMBER ,2022
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
OFFICES TO LET
LOCATION : ZITF GROUNDS
SIZE: 85 TO 285 SQUARE METERS
RENTALS : USD 360-00 TO USD 740-00
AVAILBLE : IMMEDIATE
FACTORY TO LET
OFFICES, WAREHOUSES, ABLUTIONS , WORKSHOP.
TOTAL FACTORY SIZE 3000 square meters
RENTALS : USD 3600-00
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), mailto: resrents@rodor.co.zw or rentals@rodor.co.zw, or visit our offices at 5A 9th Avenue, between Robert Mugabe Way and Josiah Tongogara Avenue.
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. ALL VIEWERS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF
SPECIAL SERVICES
A.A. AUCTIONS
ATTENTION BULAWAYO and GWERU RESIDENTS and ESTATE EXECUTORS.
AA Auctions, Tenders & Private Sales of Harare having started in
Bulawayo 1978 have made a special discounted arrangement with
Biddulphs Removals to transport (carriage forward) high quality only
household contents particularly antiques & vintiques to Harare for
sale at good USD prices!
Contact directors David or Frances Hawkins 0772307383 or 0772341320 respectively
Email info@aaauctionszw.com
Website www.aaauctionszw.com for Specialist Sales Services!
IAN & CO. REAL ESTATE
111 JOSIAH TONGOGARA STREET,
BETWEEN 11TH /12TH AVENUE
PROPERTIES FOR SALE
CBD - US$260 000
Commercial Property suitable for a Doctor's Practice comprising of a reception area, waiting area, consultation room, medical procedures room, kitchen, domestic quarters, ideally located close to other medical facilities, also suitable for office use.
THORNGROVE - US$375 000
Well situated property comprising offices, warehouses, ablution areas, working borehole, suitable for warehousing, bulk wholesaling, workshop, close to the CBD, walled and gated
BURNSIDE - US$150 000
Situated in a good part of Burnside is a single storey home comprising 3 bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom, TV lounge, Lounge, dining area, kitchen, 3 roomed domestic quarters, carports, workshop area, swimming pool (empty), walled and gated. Stand Size - 4047 square metres.
ILANDA - US$150 000
Brick under tile, in good condition comprising 3 bedrooms, main ensuite, family bathroom, TV lounge, lounge, dining area, spacious kitchen, 2 roomed domestic quarters, garage, working borehole, walled and gated.
KUMALO - US$175 000
Neat family home comprising 4 bedrooms, main ensuite, TV lounge, lounge, study, neatly fitted kitchen, breakfast nook, dining area, 2 roomed domestic quarters, double carport, working borehole, braai area, walled and gated.
For more information call Kelvin on +263 773 366 207, Mihla on +263 772 478 287 us on (0292)886626 or email at sales@ian.co.zw, letting@ian.co.zw. Visit us on our website ian.co.zw
12) Accommodation in South Africa
12b) Accommodation in Botswana
13) Accomodation and Travel In Zimbabwe
14) Catering and Food
15) Vehicles for Sale and Hire
I'm looking for a fuel saver, Nissan sunny, Mazda 323 or Honda fit
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16) Travel and Tours
17) Computers And Electronics
18) Lifts Wanted And Offered
19) Seeking Friends
SEEKING FRIENDS
Can anyone supply contact details for Stuart Reid, who was an artist in Bulawayo in the 1990's.
Please WHATSAPP me on +447787 778105
20) Situations Wanted and Situations Vacant
Mature single lady. Able to multi-task and work under pressure.
' 6' O Levels and Pitman Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
Experienced in Accounting, worked as Accounts clerk/Typist in Schools.
Also in medical field for 7 years.
Prepared to work as Project Assistant for any available project.
Please contact: Calls 0773 935 738
Whattsup: 071 947 6038
We are looking for an experienced, mature gardener. Must have contactable references. Accommodation provided, free lights and water.
Interested persons please submit c/v and copies of references to 3 Esperanza, Hume Park, Bulawayo. No chancers please.
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
Seasoned woman, aged 50+ years with extensive knowledge & experience in the Travel & Tourism field.
Looking for a new & exciting challenge. Holder of a clean class 4 driver's licence & valid passport.
Available to start work immediately on-site or remotely. WhatsApp: 0774573974
21) Services
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
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
22) Health And Beauty
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24) Miscellaneous For Sale
25) Wanted To Buy or Hire
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28) Garden, Decor And Home
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CONTACT JILL AT 2246688 OR 07784955 99
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