Margaret Kriel - Letters from Zimbabwe

Morning Mirror Smalls 151 - 22/8/2005

NOTICES

NOTICES

PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

The SPCA Shop would appreciate all your unwanted household goods including records, tapes, CD's, toys, jigsaw puzzles, magazines, books, cutlery, crockery. pictures, baking tins, kitchenware, carrier bags, clothes, cricket bats, balls, hockey sticks, ornaments, dress patterns, jam jars, bottles, newspapers. We can make use of anything you no longer want. We have for sale a Pedigree pram, a cot, a Hitachi video camera, a golf bag and 6 clubs and dog baskets. We are situated on Robert Mugabe Way between 14th and 15th Avenues. Come in and browse .We do not open on a Monday morning. We thank Bulawayo residents for the continued support.

Tiger Fishermen of the Zambezi are holding a fund raiser social event at the Lion's Den, Cecil Avenue, Byo on Saturday 27th August 2005 at 7 p.m. till late. Entrance $50 000 which includes a light meal. Disco by George Boswell and a cash bar available. Tickets available from Debby Thomson 011 219 835 : Mary Skinner 023 406 815 or John Widdop 011 213 372. Please book in advance as to avoid disappointment.

Bulawayo Alzheimer's Group Support (B.A.G.S.) would like to advise all interested members and supporters that due to the fuel shortage we are no longer able to open weekly. Instead we shall be at 11a Clark Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo only on Second Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00 pm monthly, incorporating our Committee Meeting at 1:00 pm.

We are hoping to get a Cel No. shortly but meantime please contact either Francis - Byo 242696 or Pat - Byo 287626 if you need help or advice. Byo 239619 is no longer our contact number.

Alzheimer's Day, due to be held on 21st September 2005 was to have included a sponsored walk on Saturday 17th September at Ascot. This has had to be cancelled but we will be collecting and updating our brochures for posting or distribution. We are still here! "

Our Annual Orchid Fair will be held in our usual venue of the Hall at the Church of the Ascension, Kent Road Entrance (off Cecil Avenue), Hillside on Saturday the 3rd September 2005.

We will be open to the public from 9.00am to 4.00pm on the Saturday.

There will be orchid and general garden plants for sale, homecrafts, jams and preserves, teas and refreshments.

Despite all our present problems, we invite friends and members of the public to come along to support us, enjoy the beauty of the orchids and relax for a while in pleasant and peaceful surroundings. We look forward to seeing you there

VICTORIA FALLS RAILWAY BRIDGE CENTENARY

To commemorate the Centenary of the Victoria Falls Bridge, the "Friends of the Bulawayo Railway Museum " in conjunction with National Railways of Zimbabwe, plan to run a steam hauled train from Bulawayo to VF and return.

Departs Friday evening 9th September
Daylight travel through Hwange Game Park Saturday morning
One night B and B in a Hotel
Commemoration Ceremony (near) or on the Bridge on Sunday 11th Sept
Return overnight by train arriving in Bulawayo on Monday 12 Sept.
Includes bedding and meals on the train
Train includes a Vintage Luxury Observation Car with limited accommodation : supplement payable

Inclusive Fare: Z$3.5 million adult
Z$2.3 million children age 12 or less

Details and bookings by 14th August ( pay by 1st Sept)
Friends of the Bulawayo Railway Museum
P O Box 586, Bulawayo
Email robinwdoust@hotmail.com
Tel 09 60965 (Bus) 09 259729 (After hours)
A WEEKEND BREAK WITH A DIFFERENCE

ROOM NEEDED

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DOES ANYONE HAVE LODGINGS FOR A GENTLEMAN WITH VERY SIMPLE NEEDS. MIKE RUCK IS A SINGLE MAN OF SOBER HABITS WHO NEEDS JUST A SIMPLE ROOM. HE WORKS AT A PANEL BEATING COMPANY AND REALLY DOES DESERVE AND NEED ASSISTANCE

email for reference magskriel@mac.com or phone Technim69752 0r 62305

THE A.A.

If you have a Alcohol problem that's YOUR problem, If you want to stop drinking, THAT'S your problem. Phone: Byo 241 866

by popular request, WAYNE RADUE & BULWAYO THEATRE CLUB PRESENT :

"BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES"
"a musical song and dance down memory lane"

September 29 & 30 + October 1, 2005.
A gala evening will be held in aid of ZNSPCA (National SPCA - Umbrella body and co-coordinator of all SPCA's in Zimbabwe) with a cheese & wine welcome and fun spots/prizes during the show on Saturday, 1/10. ZNSPCA and Anti-Hijack Trust will be sharing the proceeds of a raffle to be drawn at the Gala Evening - great prizes to be won! Watch MM for further details.....

WHO WOULD YOU VOTE AS THE MOST CIVIC MINDED PEOPLE OF THE WEEK ?

Your nominations ? please e mail magskriel@mac.com

CANCER CARE
Fran Addenbrooke and Sheila Gill, who have both undergone successful cancer treatment, are reviving the monthly meetings. These will be held at APT 3, 1a Fife Street, on every second Wednesday of the month, commencing on 13th July, from 2.30pm onwards. If you have been diagnosed, or had cancer, please feel free to drop in for a cup of tea and a chat If you would like to contact us for more information, please ring:
Fran...................288857
Sheila.............242486

Would it at all be possible for you to mention in the mirror about an 83 year old Gentleman living in Coronation Cottages who is making beautiful fruit cakes for sale to make ends meet or he will have to try find a job. His name is Lynn Bruton at L17 Coronation Cottages, Telephone 260333 & the cakes sell for $300,000.00 each.

TRASH TO TREASURE: if you have any of the following:
**scraps of small gauge galvanized wire (24, 22, 20, 19, 17) or bits of electrical wire
**old nature magazines or books
**sewing and craft scraps and left overs especially jewelry making.
**containers: boxes, plastics with lids don't be shy. We're inventive and find use for all sorts of things.
**paints ...
**candle molds and makings, instruction books
**TV VCR
**electric fry pan
These are all needed at IGANYANA ARTS AND CRAFTS in Dete where we make some of the finest crafts in the country. This is a community development project sponsored by Painted Dog Conservation Trust. We have nearly 20 local people who make crafts and do support work at the Center and have managed to continue to expand.
DONATIONS are so gratefully accepted. We can organize pick up and /or transport. 018 475 or pdcwendy@mweb.co.zw We have only one line so if you call and don't get an answer, just means we're on email at the moment. Please try again and ask for Wendy or Agnes.

Arts Events List
AEL as @ 19 August 2005
Please tell your friends about AEL so they can receive the AEL directly. Send an email to ael@twinarts.co.zw to subscribe. AEL is available in HTML or plain text on request (see respective file sizes above). HTML version is kept under 90Kb and is certainly much easier to read + navigate! Visit the AEL online at the Twin Arts site at www.twinarts.co.zw/ael/current/

MUSIC
Barbara Fusco & Jeanette Micklem @ Robert Sibson Hall, Bulawayo (23 August)
Barbara Fusco & Jeanette Micklem @ Harry Margolis Hall (25 August)
Musicamp Concert @ PE School (27 August)
Organ recital by Walter Klauss @ Anglican Cathedral (1 September)
Book Cafe& Mannenberg (to 27 August)

FINE ART
Exhibition @ Studio Gallery (opens 27 August)
'Eyes of 4 Men' @ Bulawayo National Gallery (from 28 July)
"Kutatarika/Struggling" @ Mutare National Gallery (to 29 August)
'Small Works' @ Gallery Delta (from 16 August)
25 Years of Collecting @ Bulawayo National Gallery (from 18 August)

DRAMA & LITERATURE
'Colours' @ Mannenberg (25-27 August)

FILMS
Films @ National Gallery (Harare) (20 August)
ZIFF 2005 - Opening Night (26 August)
FilmForum 2005 (27 August to 3 September)
Short Film Project Launch (2 September)
Rainbow Movie Directory :: Harare/Bulawayo/Mutare (from 19 August)

CRAFT FAIRS, WORKSHOPS & COURSES
St John's College Spring Fair (2 October)

SOCIETIES
Tree Society (21 + 27 August)
Harare Caledonian Society Ceilidh @ Masonic Hall Belvedere (27 August)
CLASSIFIEDS - ARTY THINGS ON OFFER ZIMBABWEANS ABROAD

Diary of future events:
27 August - 3 September: Exhibition @ Studio Gallery, Doon Estate
8-10 + 13-17 September: Play "The Little Man of Murewa" @ Reps Theatre
10-11 September: Motor show + craft fair @ Circle Cement (craft fair bookings contact warwick@earth.co.zw)

HIFA 2006 : 25-30 April 2006
The countdown to the 2006 edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) has begun with the exciting and much anticipated news being released that the dates for next year's Festival are official! HIFA 2006 will be held in its traditional last week of April from Tuesday the 25th of April to Sunday the 30th of April 2006 at the Harare Gardens and surrounding venues. Diarise these dates and get ready for the best, enthralling and most uplifting six days of your life as you take part of this positive Zimbabwean endeavour.

How things have changed In 21st Century !!
Our communication - Wireless
Our business - Cashless
Our telephone - Cordless
Our cooking - Fireless
Our youth - Jobless
Our religion - Creedless
Our food - Fatless
Our faith - Godless
Our labour - Effortless
Our conduct - Worthless
Our relation - Loveless
Our attitude - Careless
Our feelings - Heartless
Our politics - Shameless
Our education - Valueless
Our follies - Countless
Our arguments - Baseless
Our commitment - Aimless
Our life - Meaningless
Our bosses - Hopeless
Our salary - Very less !!!!!!!

Would be most grateful if we could use your MORNING MIRROR to announce that Zimbabwe should be playing rugby against South Africa at Hartsfield, Bulawayo, in the CAR (Confederation of African Rugby) Top 10 Tournament on the 17th September 2005.

Should you need any further information please contact me on 09-70919/70706

"Whatever you vividly imagine,
ardently desire, sincerely believe and
enthusiastically act upon,
must inevitably come to pass."
- Paul J Meyer -

Subject: FAKE $20 000.00 BEARER NOTES IN CIRCULATION

Kindly note that there are fake $20 000 bearer cheques in circulation. The fake notes have all other features found on the normal/original note with only the exception being the fake notes have one check letter for example: K1066586 instead of having two check letters e.g. CR8622998. The other notable feature is the omission of the RBZ letters which are not embedded on the Zimbabwe bird watermark.

Dear All,
Thought I would let you know we have been busy recycling. I have found "freecycle.org", where you can recycle your unwanted goods. It apparently started in America, and if you have a Yahoo Account you can let rid of your unwanted items and pick up what you are looking for in your Area, Worldwide.Whether its a chair, fax machine, piano or pile of books, curtains, kitchen equipment you can join in the fun as long as there is no money involved.
So far we have acquired clothes, shoes, picture frames, computer equipment, kitchen items and Scott has got a Beginners Lace Making Set. Why don't you give it a try.
Love, Jane.

Q: How many women with PMS does it take to change a light bulb?

A: One!!! ONLY ONE!!!! And do you know WHY?
Because no one else in this house knows HOW to change a light bulb! They don't even know that the bulb is BURNED OUT!! They'd sit there in the dark for THREE DAYS before they figured it out!! And, once they figured it out, they wouldn't be able to find the light bulbs despite the fact they've been in the SAME CUPBOARD for the past 13 YEARS! But if they did, by some miracle of God, actually find the bulbs 2 DAYS LATER, the chair they dragged to stand on to change the STUPID light bulb would STILL BE IN THE SAME SPOT!!!!! AND UNDERNEATH IT WOULD BE THE WRAPPER THE STUPID LIGHT BULBS CAME IN!!! BECAUSE NO ONE EVER CARRIES OUT THE GARBAGE!!!! IT'S A WONDER WE HAVEN'T ALL SUFFOCATED FROM THE PILES OF GARBAGE THAT ARE A FOOT DEEP THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOUSE!! IT WOULD TAKE AN ARMY TO CLEAN THIS DAMNED HOUSE!
I'm sorry. What was your question?

Hi Guys,

As times get harder and bread seems like a thing that we taste and see only in our dreams it was time to pull out the heavy artillery so try this and keep your worms at bay. Send it to your address book
All the best
Dave

Mieliemeal bread:
375ml milk
500ml miealiemeal
5ml salt
50ml butter or margarine
3 eggs
10ml baking powder

Scald 250ml of the milk and mix the remainder with the miealiemeal Stir the moistened meal, the salt and butter into the warm milk, mix well. Cool and add the well beaten eggs and baking powder

Barbara Burrell Centre for the Blind

The Home have several expensive but urgent needs. If anyone can help in any way, please contact either Jill Osborne at 246688 or Judy Owens at 252678. The Home was burgled several months ago and all our gardening tools, including wheelbarrow, fork, spade, rake and axe were stolen. The vacuum cleaner is beyond repair and passed on to the scrap heap, and, most urgently of all, our submersible borehole pump has burned out. With water rationing, it is essential that we have the borehole working.

The Old Age Homes are only surviving because of the wonderful support of the already over stretched public, and we understand that any further requests for assistance might be pushing our luck, but with nowhere else to turn, if anybody is able to help in any way, we would be forever grateful.

CRIME AWARENESS
BULAWAYO UPDATE written and compiled by Tracey Burns 12/08/05
British Statesman in the 18th Century - Edmunde Burke said
"The only thing necessary for evil to truimph is for good men to do nothing."

Well done must go again to the police in arresting a gang in Queenspark area - the same gang who had hit Jaggers at the beginning of the year, released on bail and had attacked a family in Suburbs just recently. Lets hope that these men will NOT be given bail at all again, as you can imagine how disheartening it is for the police to have to recatch these terrible criminals again and again. I hope the powers that be will sentence them to life! Sounds hard, but think of what the victims have had to go through and this gang will not be shy in killing someone in the not to distant future if released again.

FUEL TRICKS
The latest is, people being followed from various border posts who have drums on the back of their vehicles. The criminals sometimes follow them right up to the victim's home, then hijack the vehicle with the fuel on the back and leave the victim with nothing. Has anyone found out the name of the guy who supposedly works for our local oil company, that has conned so many people out of money? Please inform me if you have his name.

LATEST INCIDENCES
A family were held up at 20:10 hours after 11 armed men entered the property by removing 2 panels out of a durawall, and walking straight into the home. To have so many men around and have one delegating to the others, tells us that this was a gang in training with the youngsters that belonged to it. Thankfully no one was hurt, but a great deal was stolen along with the vehicle. The vehicle was found later during the week.
Another businessman was hit over his head with the butt of a weapon as he had opened his boot of his car. The criminals pushed him into the boot and drove off through a very secure townhouse complex, through the boom and when the victim thought he was going to be harmed, managed to get out of the boot whilst the car was still in motion. A few shots were fired at him, and missed thank goodness.
The trauma that victims suffer from incidences is terrible and sometimes the victims push it to the back of their mind only to rear its ugly head either a few months or years later, and worse to deal with. I strongly suggest that victims seek even a shoulder to cry on and talk about the incident. DON'T bottle it up. I am here to help you.

HOUSEHOLD SECURITY - Quality Locks
- Most homes are fitted with lever locks - in the 2,3, or 4 lever varieties. Keys to these locks can be bought from local hardware stores (in SA) or cut at key smiths. There are a maximum of 24 different keys for the 2 lever, 36 for the 3 lever and 48 for the 4 lever. Lever locks should therefore be avoided unless they are of the five or six liver high security type, which are considerably more expensive.
- A cylinder-type mortice lock which is operated with a "Yale-type" key, which fits into a lock cylinder is the best. These can be 'keyed' alike by a locksmith (enabling you to have one key for the whole house) or master-keyed (different keys for each lock, and a master key to suit the lot).
- To keep existing door locks and handles, a cylinder mortice deadlock can be fitted either above or below the existing lock. Avoid the temptation to fit cylinders which have an interior thumbturn as this provides a handy form of exit for a burglar.
- All external doors should be similarly fitted with strong mortice locks, particularly those in the more secluded parts of the house, such as a door leading from a carport or garage.
- The common "Yale" or night latch type of lock is inherently weak, and should be avoided because the latch bolt can be forced back with wire or a credit card. The only really safe night latches are those of the dead-locking variety.
- Double doors (where both parts of the door open) are a particular danger because they are usually fitted, top and bottom, with surface mounted barrel bolts. If a burglar should enter the house, or break a glass pane, these bolts are easily opened. Overcome this by fitting, top and bottom, flush bolts which are concealed in the edge of the door when locked.
- Always consult a reputable locksmith who is qualified to give good advice. Remember, the better the locks used, the more secure your home will be.

CONTACTS FOR.....
I have contacts for the following reliable companies/individuals to install or go to:
- Wrought Iron / Burglar Bars and Fences and Electric Fences
- Self Defence Classes - vital for any woman living in Zimbabwe - helps you when you go overseas too!!
- Interior and Exterior Alarms
Just contact me and I will give you all the necessary details.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES
The famous red Mazda 323 is still around, chasing people all over Bulawayo. Keep very alert. Another car that is around at present is a silver car that people have identified as a Mazda or Sentra. If you are followed, please drive to your nearest police station or road block and inform the police of what is happening.

APPEAL
Fuel is desperately needed - I need to visit the victims or see the police on behalf of the victim. Money is needed in order to help pay a little salary towards myself and office expenses. This is my full time job and am willing to do a flexible job from home to earn a little extra cash that is needed. Please help wherever you possibly can, as every cent helps our survival and I still want to give it back to victims who need some financial support, especially those who need taxi fairs or help in medical after their horrendous ordeal.

WATCHERS
There are a great deal of vehicles being stolen from homes at all hours of the day and night. I would like to suggest to those who would like to offer their services of being a "watcher" in their particular suburb or route to work, that they get in touch with me with their full name, address and phone number who I could then phone and if a car has been stolen in that particular area, then I can contact that person who could then look out for it. I have the maps so can plot a radius and the "watchers" could just look out for it. If you are interested in helping each other, and help these poor people get their only cars back, get in touch with me. All details are confidential and if you are not interested in contacting the police, when you have located a vehicle, just phone me and I will deal with the police directly.

HOT LINES
Tracey Burns direct: 011-701 323
Immediate assistance: 62611 EMRAS and information passed onto Police and myself.

SUPPORT GROUP
Please keep the third Tuesday of every month free at 2:00 pm, for the support group if you are a victim of hijacking, attempted hijack and house robberies. We are there for each other and we do not charge victims who contact us for care-giving. So please call me to confirm you are attending. The service is all free, that is why we depend on the public and private sectors to help us survive.

TALKS
Please contact me for any talks for schools, companies, groups or questions on individual security, etc on crime@mweb.co.zw or cell phone no: 011-701 323 for your bookings.
POSTAL ADDRESS:
P O Box 6191, Hillside, Bulawayo
Tracey Burns

OUR DISTRICT NURSES REQUIRE FUEL

The Bulawayo Help Network has four loyal and remarkable nurses who visit our elderly folk on a regular basis. We are struggling for fuel though. Can anyone help, we have raised a few dollars to pay for the fuel.

email magskriel@mac.com

"Our heartfelt thanks go to Bonnie, who saved the life of our little Scotsman. We are indeed fortunate to have someone of such dedication, skill and expertise in Bulawayo. Thanks, and thanks again, Bonnie."

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ORGANISING A SEMINAR?

LOOKING FOR A VENUE?

The Old Miltonians Club Hall is available, during the day, for such functions. Catering and bar facilities, if required, are also available.

For further information on rates, booking etc. contact HELEN at 239378 or Cell 091-261-330.

SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION
(the LAST SATURDAY of EVERY month)
SATURDAY, 30 JULY, 2005
and again on
SATURDAY 27 AUGUST, 2005
METHODIST CHURCH GROUNDS MAIN STREET/11th AVENUE 9.00 am
Come and learn how to cook using THE SUN as the power source. SAVE on your electricity/gas/paraffin/wood. Demonstrations can be given in Ndebele or English. With rising costs, we have been forced to increase the cost of the Cookit to $20,000 (for a cooker, two high temperature cooking bags, recipe booklet, instruction leaflet and solar cooking manual). That is a bargain today!! For further information contact

Morag Stone 286154 Jill Miller-Cranko 241274 (evenings)

SUPPORT GIRLS' COLLEGE, BULAWAYO

Support Girls' College and purchase a wonderful 'Girls' College Scenes Screensaver! Price $150 000 - you can purchase direct from the school payment office or place an order at screens@gctech.co.zw

Girls' College can also design and package your own screensaver. If you would like a personal screensaver for your family or friends with your own design or to advertise your business apply with your details, for a quote to screens@gctech.co.zw

Hall ideally suitable for private functions of up to 80 people, available for use.
The hall is centrally located in Hillside and includes a kitchen with serving hatch, toilets and secure parking. Chairs and tables are available if required. The hall may also be reserved for regular gatherings, subject to availability.
Enquiries and reservations may be made through Mrs. Di Francis on Cell 091 366 384 or Tel. 61236/7.

NetConnect - Bulawayo's very own Internet Service Provider*

NetConnect was established in 1999 and has since grown into a renowned ISP offering email and internet connections to home and business users.

* NetConnect offers website access for those users who are out of the country. This allows you to download your Zimbabwe account, read your mail and respond, just as if you were sitting at your home computer station.
* The internet speeds are good and consistent - NetConnect is the only ISP in Bulawayo with a direct satellite downlink.
* Customer care is considered important.
* Subscriptions are available on a quarterly basis, securing a flat price for three months.
* Pensioners get a 10% discount.
* All email is scanned for viruses. A firewall gives you security.

*For all your NetConnect enquiries contact Stephen, Sheeba or Hlengiwe on Tel 09 61718 / 889422 / 61637*
*Or pop into AfriNet - The Bulawayo Centre's internet cafe

GATE MOTOR REPAIRS, INTERCOM REPAIRS AND DOMESTIC ALARM REPAIRS, INSTALLATIONS AND UPGRADES.

TELEPHONE DONOVAN CREMER 011601176 OR HOME 243019

Is your son or daughter having difficulty with A Level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry?

Do the A Level classes contain 30 students rather than 10? Classes this size do not allow for much individual help.

If so, I can coach your son or daughter in the above subjects, having had 35 years experience teaching these subjects. I take only one student at a time, which ensures that the student has individual attention and help.

I also offer computer courses in MS Windows operating system, MS Word word processing, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access database, MS Project Project Design, desk top publishing, AutoCAD computer aided design, MS Outlook Express e-mail, Internet browsing and search, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint graphic design and digital photography. Please contact ColRose Consultants and ask to speak to Colin.
Phone: 231698 Cell: 091 353 817 e-mail: colrosec@mweb.co.zw

Senior Citz Exclusive : personal hairdressing in your own home!
Wayne will be available for a few regular hairdressing appointments in Hillside/Ilanda area on Saturday and Monday afternoons. Sorry, only the basics - salon specials are best done in the salon! Ladies & Gents wash/trim/cut/blowdry etc for those who genuinely struggle to make town visits. Regular appointments preferred (weekly, monthly etc), but happy to help in one-off situations where someone is unwell or similar & needs a home visit. Standard price less 10% will apply, with no extra charge for personal visit/service - but availability will be limited. Pse phone Mrs. Harrison on 242685 for further info.

Pat Mitchell would like to thank all her regular customers for their support in these trying times of product shortages and to assure them that she will continue to do her best in ensuring both best standards and prices. Call Mrs. Mitchell on 68848 for cake orders etc.

OVER NIGHT ACCOMMODATION:
AFFORDABLE RATES
(Bed & breakfast or self catering).
FULLY EQUIPED COMFORTABLE 2-BED-ROOMED COTTAGE (sleeps 5/6) Lounge dinning room, open plan fully equiped kitchen with SA vivd tv, private garden with security gate & fence. Close proximity to town email: nhancock49@gatorzw.co.uk Tel: 240086 cell:023408975

MIKE'S KITCHEN CATERING
Delicious Snak trays for all Your Functions
We also handle outside catering for weddings, 21sts etc
For that function with a difference
Give us a call
Noeleen & Mike
nhancock49@gatorzw.co.uk Tel: 240086 cell:023408975

HOLIDAY FUN TIME

Venue: On the lawn outside Gecko Gallery/River Cafe

Days: Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th August

Times/Ages: 4/5 years 9.15 to 10.00am
6 - 8 years 10.00 to 11.00am
8 - 12 years 11.00 to 12.00 noon
Cost: $120 000 for the three days To register: e.mail dwright@netconnect or phone Darlene on 091 240465 or 241135 (eve)

Passmores Pre-School
Only a few places left for next term, please hurry and book your child's place. New Sports field under renovations Pool under renovations And a new member of staff. Hurry Hurry Hurry.
contact details: Kim Le Roux 011 614 607 : 245936 : 241230

Personalised mail service

We have seen a sharp increase in the price of postage in the last few months and with this in mind we would like to offer you a viable alternative.We will collect all your mail on a regular basis and deliver it on your behalf in and around the Bulawayo area. You will receive a written record of all items sent at a much cheaper price. You will also have peace of mind that your cheques, statements or any company correspondence are being handled quickly and efficiently. Contact Mr Fast on 240067(home) or cell 011-805590.

For rent :

Self catering houses on the beach in Vilanculos Mozambique. Thatch with lovely surroundings and swimming pool and daily cleaning services. For more information and bookings email - vilalamar@teledata.mz

Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

CAR FOR SALE:

Box shape sunny, good condition, power steering, alarm, recently serviced and very economical.

1988 model with 154000 kms on the clock

Price: $140 000 000-00
Viewing at Grey's Car Sales, cnr Josiah Tongogara and 12th Ave, Bulawayo Please contact Wayne Brebner on 023 690690 or 63381

Tired of me yet? Persistence out of necessity: I am STILL looking for that dream machine: 4 x 4, diesel, power steering, well maintained..... Preferably Landcruiser but will consider any make. 018 475 or pdcwendy@mweb.co.zw I work with Painted Dog Conservation in Dete at the Iganyana Arts Center.
Only one phone line so if I don't answer, it is because I'm on email, so try again shortly.

Boat for sale: Cozi cat with two 50 yamaha motors. Has two live wells, canvas cover for boat and motors, trailer and fish finder.
Tel: 011409080/285623

Wanted
Reasonable condition Mk III or Mk IV Cortina pickup (P100), Ford Cortina station wagon, or Ford Sierra station wagon body.

Basically my car, (or should I say my wife's car was written off yesterday in a traffic accident). It is a Ford Capri Mk III with a 2 litre pinto engine in it. As the engine appears to be in one piece I need another body to put the Capri's engine in. As one can appreciate, this is a bit of a financial disaster as most of us are under- insured and to acquire insurance payouts from the guilty 3rd party will take some considerable time. I therefore hope someone can help me out with a sensibly priced vehicle.

Failing acquiring the above:- Wanted Reasonably priced and condition pickup single cab with canopy if possible. Regarding above, please contact Howard Sellick on 245546 or 011 418007

1. Fishing boat with all the extras and bass motor.
2. A double site at Ncema, both under IBR with slasto floors, 2 fully stocked caravans, lovely garden, swimming pool and jetty and ski box.
3. Solar panel geyser 150 litres never been used - 35 000 000 - 00 .
Tel: 250517 (H) or 885107 (W) Mr and Mrs Parkes. Cell no. 011 611812.

Employment

Part-time maid required : Hillside
Employer recommended and traceable references only. Efficient, honest & personable houseworker required to work couple days and couple mornings per week - combination negotiable. Ironing and cleaning skills/experience etc essential - baking/cooking skills would be appreciated occasionally. Must like animals - large dogs and couple cats VIP. Single accommodation available. Reasonable flexibility required. Please call 242685

HANDS-ON MECHANICAL ENGINEER AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTANCY AND/OR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. WIDELY EXPERIENCED IN MECH ENGINEERING FIELDS AS WELL AS MANAGERIAL + FINANCIAL PLANNING ETC. CONTACT 011 407 977

Do You need some help in your office or business for a few days a week or a few hours each day or even a few days a month? Perhaps You just need some support or help for a few weeks? Part-time and/or temp help available - call 091 301013

Domestic Wanted
We are looking for a mature male domestic with traceable references. As well as housekeeping, he will need to do basic cooking and assist with some gardening. Accommodation available for one person. Please contact Mrs Strydom on 091 316346.

I am a 55 year old, recently retired gentleman looking for a position as a driver. Available immediately. Contact Mr A Kennedy on 468943

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

1. DOMESTIC WORKER - PLEASANT, HARDWORKING & HONEST LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH ACCOMMODATION. SHE HAS WORKED FOR US FOR NEARLY 3 YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS.

2. SECURITY GUARD/GARDENER - HE HAS WORKED FOR US FOR OVER A YEAR AS A SECURITY GUARD IN THE EVENINGS AND A BIT OF GARDENING IN THE DAY. HE IS OF A PLEASANT, HONEST NATURE AND VERY WILLING. HE IS ALSO SEEKING EMPLOYMENT WITH ACCOMMODATION.

PLEASE CALL MRS C NASH ON 011-419-921 OR 241987(PM) FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION AND AN APPOINTMENT TO INTERVIEW.

Wanted

We are looking for a qualified hairdresser either part time or full time, good salon offering good commission. WE are also looking for a manicurist or pedicurist to work at the salon.

Please contact Tracey 091 346 221 or 230478

VACANCY

Position available for Management Couple in Safari Camp. The camp is situated in the North of Zimbabwe and has an office in Bulawayo.

The ideal applicants would be a couple of which the husband is a Professional Hunter and is able to live away from home for extended periods, and the wife needs to be living in town.

Duties would include managing the general camp operation, controlling stock, organizing staff, general maintenance and a certain amount of hunting or guiding. The office in Bulawayo requires a general secretary taking care of all office procedures, camp supplies and communication by radio with the camp etc.
Attractive salary will be offered to suitable persons, please send CV to:
Management Couple
P O Box 9099
Hillside
Bulawayo

DOMESTIC SERVANT SEEKS EMPLOYMENT following emigration of her present employer

Ms ALICE NDLOVU, currently employed by us a resident housemaid, is seeking employment after we return to the UK next month. She has been in our employment for 3 and a half years, formerly she was in the employment of Mrs Mary McGibbon for 11 years. She does not cook for me, but she does occasional work in the garden in addition to her housework. If you wish to interview her, to ask for a character reference, or to speak with me about her, please phone me on 250291.

Vivien Hyland (Mrs)

A position available, for mature, middle aged husband and wife team, to manage small farming operation in the south of the country. For more information email new-farmer@hotmail.com

AFTERNOON EMPLOYMENT

I can recommend a young lady seeking afternoon employment. She is computer literate, has experience in cashiering, sales, marketing and she has an excellent speaking voice for reception and telephone work.

email magskriel@mac.com

Seeking employment

I am a mature woman with good "O" level passes and I am seeking employment as a cashier in a supermarket or store, sales, or merchansiding, I have experience and excellent references.

e mail Priscilla via this e mail address -

magskriel@mac.com

"Vacancy: Refrigeration Mechanic

A vacancy exists for a qualified Refrigeration Mechanic. The successful candidate will have qualified as a Journeyman Class 1 Skilled Worker, and will have experience working on all types of commercial and domestic refrigeration and airconditioning equipment. A clean Class 4 drivers license is essential, as are previous traceable references.

Apply to:
The Personnel Manager
Servac,
P.O. Box FM888,
Famona,
Bulawayo.

Vacancy:
Our Company requires the services of a bookkeeper. Knowledge of Pastel is essential. The person should be willing to tackle any task required. This is a full time position only as it includes Debtors and Creditors. Please send your application and C.V. to: dkk@mweb.co.zw

Very capable 28 year old female with blue eyes looking for a challenging job. Very computer literate, especially in Excel, knows general office work, good in purchasing and also in sales, knows stock control, is reliable, and has a very amiable personality.

Has a certificate in catering/food & nutrition. No driving license as yet. but is available immediately for the correct position.

If someone out there would like to follow up on this, they can contact me, Carol Warren, on warrens@netconnect.co.zw, or phone me on 885045, cell: 011 - 631247, or contact this person direct on cell: 011 - 415160."

For Sale

For Sale
Kitchenware, pots, dishes ect Dinner set and kitchen set Baby things.............. old and new - cots, push chairs, clothes ect Sewing machine Pool table along with balls Beds

Selling up to move

loads and loads more

should you be interested please contact Teresa at 245176 or 091 393 305

For Sale:
Drop side diningroom table, 2 chairs + room divider $12m Microwave $1,8m
Tel 259884

For sale
TV 21 inc, (New), Hyundai 1 sandwich toaster 1 toaster 1 heater 1 iron 1 Halogen lamp 1 inflatable mattress one person one inflatable mattress double 1 camping wood table 2 garden chairs with cushion
Please contact 091 420 824 or 09 24 11 31 (evening)

GOODS FOR SALE

1 X 6 ZONE HOUSE ALARM SYSTEM C/W KEY PAD, BATTERY BACK-UP, 2 INFRA-RED PASSIVES, PANIC BUTTON AND DOOR SWITCH 1 X TV/VIDEO WOODEN CABINET 1 X DOUBLE BED & BASE 1 X LG HI FI 3 CD CHANGER & TAPE DECK
1 X RED MAHOGANY COFFEE TABLE C/W 2 KIDDIES CHAIRS
1 X PINE BABY COT
1 X LARGE CAMP COT
1 X SMALL CAMP COT
1 X CARRY COT
1 X BABY BATH
1 X CHANGING MAT
2 X BATH CHAIRS
1 X KIDS BIKE
1 X SMALL DESK & CHAIR (IDEAL FOR CHILDREN TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK ON)
1 X MECER COMPUTER PENTIUM PRO IDEAL FOR HOME USE C/W SPEAKERS
1 X 8 MAN TENT
1 X GAZEBO
1 X SODA STREAM
1 X SNACKWICH MACHINE
1 X JUICER
1 X COFFEE MACHINE
1 X KITCHEN SCALE
1 X CELLPHONE AERIAL
ASSORTED LINEN
CURTAINS
JERSEYS
SWIMMING APPARATUS - KICKBOARDS, TUBES, NOODLES ETC.
PLEASE CALL MRS C NASH ON 011-419-921 OR 241987 (PM) FOR APPOINTMENT TO VIEW.

For Sale Cell Phones

2 x 3220 Brand New $ 7.500 000.00
3 x 2600 Brand New $ 5 000 000.00
1 x 3200 Brand New $ 6 000 000.00

Second Hand but as new
1 x 7250 $ 4 000 000.00
1 x 7210 $ 2 500 000.00
1 x 3100 $ 3 500 000.00

Contact Tracey on 091 346 221 or 230478

FOR SALE

LARGE 4 MAN TENT, ONLY USED ABOUT 3 TIMES IN GOOD CONDITION

VARIOUS POWER TOOLS DRILLS, ROUTER, COMPRESSOR, WELDING MACHINE 2 SETS OF COMPUTER TOOLS BRAND NEW SCREEN CARD SAVAGE 4 , 300MHZ RAMDAC WITH GAMES FOR COMPUTER MEGA MEMORY WITH 9 TAPES NEW COFFEE PERCULATOR CUTLERY AND PLATES ALSO A RANGE OF POT PLANTS, FERNS, BEGONIAS, SABI STARS, BAOBABS, AND FISH POND
PHONE 240210 ( TO VIEW AFTER 5 PM)

HOUSEHOLD AND GARDEN GOODS FOR SALE
prior to our return to the UK in September

the items may be viewed by arrangement at any convenient time (Phone: 250291 or cell: 091 239811) and collected from our home in Suburbs during the first week in September.
Household electrical items:
Kitchen Stove (Germania) gas & elect + 10kg gas cylinder $ 3.5 m
Refrigerator/Freezer (Hotpoint) $ 4 m
Toaster (Tefal) $ 500 k
Washing Machine (Zanussi) - last used 7 years ago, not plumbed in $ 2 m
Vacuum Cleaner $ 200 k
Vacuum cleaner (not working) any reasonable offer a r o
Portable T V a r o

Non-electrical items:
Gas heater $ 500 k empty 10 kg gas cylinder $ 200 k plastic cold box and two ice packs $ 100 k folding ironing board a r o metal wine/bottle rack a r o hurricane lamp (paraffin) $ 40 k one pair paraffin lamps $ 40 k convertible sofa/bed (Habitat) $ 3 m
Garden/Garage items:
Garden tools: fork $ 60 k " spade $ 80 k " hoe $ 50 k ' rake $ 50 k " leaf rake $ 40 k " shears $ 40 k " trowel & small fork $ 20 k Galvanised watering can (10 l) $ 50 k Plastic watering can $ 30 k 30 m reinf.plastic garden hose (3/4 " diam) $ 300 k metal braai stand a r o 25 l heavy duty fuel container $ 100 k large Gwaai garden pot with palm $ 1 m medium ditto with plant $ 100 k 3 medium earthenware pots with plants each $ 40 k 1 concrete pot with hydrangea $ 40 k Metal hanging basket (with plants) and stand $ 40 k 10 small earthenware or plastic garden pots with plants a r o
Anthony & Vivien Hyland 15/08/05

FOR SALE:

Lovely Sugar Snap Peas $160 000 per pocket (approx 12kg) Delicious when eaten raw and no need to shell. Will be available in the Ascot area for collection, please call (084) 22311 or email tnicolle@mweb.co.zw to place your order.

FOR SALE

BRAND NEW BOXED EMPISAL 4 THREAD OVERLOCKER SEWING MACHINE PANASONIC INK FILM FAX ROLLS (KX-FA136A)

Tel: 011-617414 or 011-618903 or byo 240710

FOR SALE:

2 100 gallon Plastic Water Containers with tap each $2,800,000.00
1 6ft X 3ft White Plastic Table with 8 stacking chairs $5,000,000.00
1 Large Asbestos Dog's Kennel $2,500,000.00
1 Small Asbestos Dog's Kennel $1,500,000.00
1 Sony 21" TV $6,000,000.00
1 Philips Electric Hot Tray $3,000,000.00
1 Philips Teflon Electric Wok $2,000,000.00
1 Aftron 12 cup Electric Coffee Machine $1,300,000.00
1 Snackwich Electric Toaster $1,000,000.00
1 Fondue Set $500,000.00
1 4.5ltr (6 bottles) White Horse Whiskey $2,800,000.00
1 2ltr Johnny Walker Red Label Whiskey $1,300,000.00
Complete Course Cordon Bleu Cookery Books in 4 cases $3,000,000.00
Complete Set of 17 large and small Time Life International Cookery Books $3,000,000.00

Please phone 011-215463

Houses/Flats/Offices

Beautiful 3 acre plot for sale. Situated in Burnside off Arnold Way Extension. Plot is walled on both sides with an 8 foot instarect wall. Access to municipal water, four store rooms, and foundations for a large cottage.
Tel: 011409080/285623

I am a single lady of 30, decently employed and am looking for either a cottage, flat or house to share. you can get in touch with me on 011622410 or at the office during working hours on 69325, 77827,79932. My name is Vincencia Gozo.

HOUSE WANTED TO BUY
Am looking to buy a house in the Famona, Suburbs, Ilanda , Woodlands and Hillside areas.Should have at least 3 bedrooms.If you are selling please contact Thabang Nare on 091380367 ( South Africa +27729495139 ) or email : naretm@yahoo.com

HOUSE FOR SALE:

Double storey house under tile with 3 bedrooms (main b/en suite) and separate bathroom. Open plan living area, large kitchen area, separate servants quarters on an acre of land, surrounded by a rocky outcrop in the Matsheumhlope area.

Huge potential, needs attention. Highest cash offer.
For further information, please contact: MRS JEANNE CRAVEN
+263 9 76826/7/8 (Mornings only) +263 9 250247 (Afternoons)

wanted to buy flat in good block in byo for cash buyer please tel 023314835
with details and price

BUSINESS PREMISES WITH WAREHOUSE FACILITIES REQUIRED

Company distributing confectionery urgently looking for secure premises comprising a couple of offices and warehouse facilities.

Contact Pete Alexander on 468911/091360340/011617257

Other
THANK YOU TO LIZ OF FLORAL CHIQUE FOR HER HELP ON THE 1ST AUGUST WHEN MY HANDBAG WAS STOLEN. IF ANYONE HAS SEEN MY DOCUMENTS AND POST OFFICE BOOK COULD THEY PLEASE HAND THEM IN, I NEED THEM URGENTLY. THANK YOU.

I am looking for an old family friend,who lived in Harare and attended Blount's Secretarial College in 1968,her name is Pamela Winchester,she was dating a young man called Anthony who is a former Mr Rhodesia for either power lifting or body-building,they left to live in England and married in around 1973-5.Her parents divorced and her mother went to live in Durban.Any information on how l can contact Pamela would be greatly appreciated,even the surname of Anthony would help.Please e-mail me at andrepk@mweb.co.zw

Wanted

The 8th Hillside Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts are appealing for donations of any old camping equipment for their use, particularly cups & plates, pots & pans, mats, rope and tents. Any donations supporting the training of the young boys in bush skills would be gratefully accepted.
If you have any such items, please contact John FitzPatrick on Cell 091-250-126 or 245877 (evenings) to arrange collection.

Friends of ours who live in Cape Town would like to source the book Paterson of Cyrene by David A.C. Walker
Published By Mambo Press Gweru - Harare 1985
ISBN0869223402
If possible they would like 2 copies.
Should there be anyone out there who could help or would sell their copies please contact email tmirtle@gatorzw.co.uk or tel Byo 234350.

Many Thanks Margaret Mirtle

Do you have either a 011 or 091 "pay as you go" cell phone line, that you no longer have any need for and wish to sell? If you do, please contact me on any of the following.

Please call Jenny on 232401 (bus), or e-mail guardianbyo@zol.co.zw or covers@mweb.co.zw

Being avid stamp collectors we would be very grateful if you could assist us in acquiring stamps of Southern Rhodesia pre UDI.
Particularly envelopes with stamps from this period.
A mutual financial arrangement will be agreed to cover the cost of postage and the stamps supplied.

Please can you email me in the UK :
Sharon.Bredenkamp@thameswater.co.uk
or my brother who now resides in South Africa macbred@telkomsa.net

Please could you put an ad in the Morning Mirror for me. I'm looking for a book, for a friend now living in the UK. Please if anyone has a copy of this book and is willing to sell it. Contact email address below and my phone number is 243007. Thank you. Lorna

SOMETIMES WHEN IT RAINS by Keith Meadows

my email address is stromwaters@gatorzw.co.uk

Stars
I have a Meade Telescope, autofinder, automatically moves. Please I am looking for a name and/or number for somebody to help me work this machine... And to teach me about the stars If you know of anybody that can help.
Please contact me, Kim on the following numbers 011 614 607 or 245936
email: mileroux@mweb.co.zw

UNIFORMS - FALCON COLLEGE - 2006

Uniforms for Form 1 or 2 Student -- Will pay reasonable price for Uniforms in Good condition.

We also require TRUNK, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, LAUNDRY BAGS, RUGBY BOOTS ETC

Please contact SAM HITCHCOCK at OCEAN DELI ASCOT PIAZZA, BULAWAYO Tel 250527 (Bus & Fax) or 244491 (home)

I am looking for any mushroom cultivation and other mycology supplies (I am also looking for books on the subject), if you have anything of the sort please email Dustyn at aftrails@mweb.co.zw. I'm on a low budget, so please email me to negotiate prices.

WATER DELIVERIES

Is there anyone who does water deliveries? I am looking for a once or twice a month delivery of 5,000 litres of water.

Please phone 241035 or e-mail mailto:adrienne@gator.co

Looking for a container to share - going to New Zealand. Please contact us on new-farmer@hotmail.com

LOOKING FOR A LIFT TO JO'BURG for Marge Caygill on about 2nd, 3rd or 4th September. Please can you phone on 011 865 615 or office hours 76725.

TRAMPOLINE - am looking to buy one, please phone Fiona Burns on 288864 or 023 407 613.

WHITE SILKY BANTAM HENS - am looking for some if anybody has any spare.
Please phone Fiona Burns on 288864 or 023 407 613.

DRESSMAKER NEEDED

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A GOOD REPUTABLE DRESS MAKER ?

shearing@mweb.co.zw

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