Margaret Kriel - Letters from Zimbabwe

Morning Mirror Smalls 265 - 19/11/2007

NOTICES

Addendum to

Zimbabwe Recriminations. from Chris Higginson

I put my frogs into the pail
Along with others I would flail
To teach them quick for once all
That if they in my pool do fall

I will dispatch them like the French
But not for food, just in a trench
That runs away down to the valley
And now I've got me quite a tally...

The phone rings now, where did I tuck it?
And in my haste forget the bucket
Leaving it out in the garden
Where sun bakes down the earth to harden

When I return I find the frogs
Have been abandoned by the dogs
Because they've died and now they smell
But why did they endure this hell?

They could have leapt out of the pail;
Was not secure like Central Jail
They waited as they fried in sun
Just hoping for someone to come

To save them from protracted death
They gasped until their final breath
But if I'd boiled them in the bucket
They would have leapt out: never stuck it

Perhaps that's why, when danger comes
In increments, that Man succumbs
Each little insult lessens hope
As bit by bit we learn to cope

But when assessment times arrives

Reality! We realise

That we're much worse off than before

The Peace has killed us, not the War

Chris Higginson

PINK JACARANDA ?? OR PINK CASSIA > THE BATTLE RAGES ON .....

Glad to read that more people were impressed with our one and only(?) Pink Jacaranda, outside Hartsfield. It was exceptionally beautiful this year!
Of course this tree isn't in any way related to the mauve or white Jacaranda, but it isn't a Cassia either! The scientific name is Stereospermum kunthianum, according to Keith Coates Palgrave in his tree-bible "Trees of Southern Africa". There is a clear illustration in this book, and also in the "Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa" by Braam Van Wyk and Piet Van Wyk.

The Pink Jacaranda is not an exotic import from the Far East, it is indigenous in Zimbabwe's North and East, and in a narrow central band in Mozambique. Bulawayo is quite outside the natural habitat of this tree, and it would be quite interesting to try and find out who may have had the inspiration to plant this specimen in Bulawayo, for us all to enjoy!

Would you please be so kind to pass information this on to John Minshull? Many thanks,
Ineke te Velde

Dear Mrs te Velde,
Thank you for your interest in our quest to identify the Hartsfield tree. I attach a close-up of the flowers,
http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com/bulawayo-morning-mirror-newspaper/Pink-Cassia-or-Pink-Jacaranda.htm
taken by John Brebner.

As you can see they are leguminous flowers and definitely Cassia-like. The flowers of the Pink Jacaranda are a cylindrical tapering tube 3 cm long just like our blue Hawaiian Jacaranda all over town. The pod of the Pink Cassia is 45 cm long by 3 cm in diameter and contains flat cylindrical seeds. The Pink Jacaranda bears a slender flat pod 1 cm wide and produces many winged seeds. They are common around Kariba where I lived for 4 years. Mrs Sima Eliovson's book, Flowering Shrubs and Trees for gardens in southern Africa mentions Cassia javanica as the Pink Cassia, coming from Java and Sumatra. When I keyed out the Hartsfield tree in Coates Palgrave's book it came out as C. abbreviata, our yellow flowering Long-pod or Tsjambok-pod tree. Ken Blake told me it was a variety of abbreviata from east Africa but the flowers are different. The pink Cassia has rounded petals, while our abbreviata has pointed ones. This is all like a treasure hunt -- the search continues. I would like to get a photo of the Java tree.
Thank you very much for your input, it all helps in the long run.
Yours faithfully,
John Minshull.

When all is said and done, the only change that will make a difference is the transformation of the human heart.
--Peter Senge

WEEKLY WATER WATCH

MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS ARE GLORIOUS DAYS IN BULAWAYO'S EASTERN SUBURBS, WHEN WE OPEN OUR TAPS FOR A FEW GLORIOUS HOURS, AND WATER COMES OUT (ALBEIT A TRICKLE) !!

PEOPLE IN THE WESTERN AREAS ARE NOT SO LUCKY HOWEVER. THERES IS A DAILY HIKE, SOMETIMES OF SEVERAL KMS, TO GET WATER FROM THE NEAREST BOWSER OR BOREHOLE PUMP.

RESIDENTS OF KADOMA HOWEVER, HAVE A VARIATION ON A THEME !!
THEIR WATER ARRIVES IN THE LEGENDARY "HONEYSUCKER" NOW ANYONE WHO HAS LIVED IN AN OUTLYING AREA IN ZIMBABWE WILL KNOW THAT THE "HONEY SUCKER" IS THE TANKER THAT ARRIVES WEEKLY IN AREAS WITHOUT WATER BORNE SEWAGE, AND ACTUALLY SUCKS THE SEWAGE OUT OF AN UNDERGROND HOLDING TANK, AND TRANSPOSRTS IT TO BE DISPOSED OF IN A MOST DELICATE MANNER.

I KNOW THE BULAWAYO CITY COUNCIL IS USING ITS REDUNDANT CHIBUKU BEER TANKERS TO DELIVER WATER TO MANY AREAS IN BULAWAYO, I HOPE THEY ARE NOT TEMPTED TO USE OUR OWN HONEY SUCKERS !!

The Mater Dei Hospital will be holding a Memorial Service for all those who died in the Hospital over the past year or so.

The Service will be held on Friday 23 November 2007 in the Hospital Chapel at 4 p.m.
This will also be a Celebration and Thanksgiving for those who have lived !
All are welcome to this very special service.

PETRA HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS
WED 28 NOV - GRANNIES NIGHT
THURS 29 NOV - GALA NIGHT
FRI 30 NOV - PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
SAT 1 DEC - PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
7.30 pm AT THE BULAWAYO THEATRE

UPPER NCEMA ANGLING AND BOAT CLUB

RAIN DANCE
SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2007
AT NCEMA VALLEY CRICKET CLUB, ESIGODINI
FROM 6 P.M. TIL LATE
ENTRANCE - $200 000 PER PERSON
There will be a fireworks display and a guy. Braai fires available from 6.00 p.m. - bring your own braai. Proceeds from Rain Dance to Upper Ncema Angling and Boat Club. Com and enjoy a day and evening in the country - please support us. There will be a Cricket match during the day - National League B Section - Queens' Sports' Club vs Gwanda Sports' Club

CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW: "A Night Before Christmas"

at THE BULAWAYO THEATRE

14th - 22nd December 2007

Come and celebrate the festive season this year with us at The Bulawayo Theatre in an uplifting family show full of song and dance, directed by Kelly Bentley and featuring a wide range of Bulawayo talent. This show is in place of our yearly pantomime, so be sure not to miss it! The show features acting favourites Anthony Lubbe and Brian Meikle, dance choreography by Darnell Sales and Memory Chamunorwa, solo singers Prudence Mabhena, Susan Moyo and choirboy Cameron Tavares, the CBC a capella group and Enid's solo latin girls amongst much else! Watch this space for more details...

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Hillside Dams Restoration Campaign
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The Hillside Dams Conservancy Trust conservancy awareness campaign continues with the restoration of the Hillside Dams to its former glory as a community based project.
If you would like to be kept up to date with what the Trust is doing, join the mailing list, and receive news on projects, events and happenings straight to your inbox.
Email your title, name and surname to mailinglist@ hillsidedams. com

SPCA APPEAL

"YOU THINK OF YOUR FUTURE - WHAT ABOUT THEIRS?"

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE OR SELL YOUR FAMILY PET TO SECURITY COMPANIES. BY DOING SO, YOU HAVE CONDEMNED YOUR BELOVED DOG TO A MISERABLE AND UNHAPPY LIFE.

1. NEVER TO RUN FREE AGAIN OR PLAY WITH CHILDREN.
2. CAGED ALL DAY - SOMETIMES OUT OF SIGHT OF HUMANS AND THAT MAKES THEM DEPRESSED.
3. ONLY WALKED ON A LEAD AT NIGHT WITH A HANDLER WHO REALLY DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE DOG AS ITS "ONLY JUST A JOB"
4. IN MOST CASES YOUR DOG IS "TRAINED" TO BE AGRESSIVE BY UNQUALIFIED TRAINERS.

DO YOU REALLY WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO YOUR DOG?

THINK BEFORE MAKING HASTY DECISIONS

A DOG CALLED ALICE

Alice, a golden Labrador retriever was adopted from the Bulawayo SPCA by a loving family. She fitted in well with their other dogs and was the family favourite. Unfortunately for Alice, her family had to leave Zimbabwe and a 'good' friend took Alice as she was a young dog. Her second family, it seems, did not bond with her and looked upon this energetic dog as a nuisance. Time went by and poor Alice was once again moved on. She found herself in a worse predicament with very little food, not much love but this plucky little dog made the most of the situation, until one day in hunger, she killed some chickens.
We were called to collect this dog and it broke my heart to see her emaciated condition. She is with us at the Bulawayo SPCA where she will get food and plenty of tender, loving care. Hopefully some kind person will give her a loving home she deserves.

FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT MRS BERRY OOSTHUIZEN, ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICER, TEL 66593 OR 66578

CAR BOOT SALE

DATE: SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2007'

VENUE: HARTSFIELD RUGBY GROUND

ENTRANCE FEE ZW$ 200 000, 00 PER ADULT ZW$ 100 000, 00 PER CHILD U12 BOOT TICKET - ZW$ 1 000 000, 00 SECURE PARKING - ZW$ 200 000, 00
- KIOSK OPEN ALL DAY! - BAR OPEN AND STOCKED.

60s & 70s' PARTY!!

DATE: FRIDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2007
TIME: 7 P.M.

VENUE: HARTSFIELD RUGBY GROUND - KUDU BAR

ENTRANCE FEE - ZW$ 200 000, 00 PER PERSON
- THE USUAL SUMPTUOUS HARTSFIELD FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! - BAR OPEN AND STOCKED. (NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL DRINK PREFERENCE, WHICH MAY NOT BE ON OFFER, PLEASE BRING WITH YOU!)

BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP

The next meeting of the BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP will be held on Wednesday 5th December 2007 at 2.30pm in the hall at Church of Ascension, Hillside. This will be our final meeting of the year.

Our guest demonstrator will be Mary Friend and we hope to persuade Heather Sinclair to join Mary with some dazzling delights for the Festive Season. The Title for exhibitors arrangements will be "Christmas Joy" but this will be non- competitive.

Admission is still $1000 and a plate of snacks would be most welcome so that we can have a bite to eat with our usual Christmas punch. We hope to see you all there and we thank you for your continued support.

SOLAR COOKING DEMONSTRATION

(the LAST SATURDAY of EVERY month except December)
SATURDAY, 24 November 2007
METHODIST CHURCH GROUNDS
MAIN STREET/11th AVENUE
9.00 am

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS THE LAST DEMONSTRATION IN 2007.

The rains have started - so there are some days when we cannot cook, but the sun is really hot again which is ideal for solar cooking.

Beat the ZESA cuts and cook:
your food - and the dog food too - heat your water - make your tea - bake your cake - using the sun as your energy source.

Cookers are on sale AFTER you have seen the Demonstration - in accordance with the rules of Solar Cooking International.

For further information contact Morag Stone 286154 (pm) Jill Miller-Cranko 241274 (evenings)

HILLSIDE METHODIST CHURCH

Invites YOU to a week long International Revival Crusade

from Nov 26th 2007 5:30-7:30pm every day ending Dec 2nd 2007 at 9:30am Venue: Hillside Methodist Church cnr. Limerick Rd/Percy Ave. Hillside

Featured Speaker: LESTER KELLY acclaimed International Evangelist along with his team from Australia

CHARITY SUPPER / AUCTION
In aid of S.O.A.P. - Zimbabwe (Support Old Age Pensioners) - and families with food donations.

Sat 24th November 7.30 - 10.30 Mursley Village Hall

Entrance by ticket only Ł20 supper and wine/beer vouchers Ł15 supper only Raffle / Auction Donations welcome

Please contact Karine Hunt - 01296 715149 / 07956 219160 Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks so much Chris Tarr ( ex Bulawayo)

The Royal Philatelic Society of Zimbabwe (a non-profit organization) will hold a Stamp Exhibition on 24th & 25th November 2007 at the Hellenic Cypriot Hall in Famona.

Judging of the competition will be on Saturday 24th from 10am until 2.30pm during which time the hall will not be open to the public. However, the exhibition will be open from 2:30pm onwards on Saturday afternoon and from 9am to 2pm on Sunday.

Admission is free
Bring & Braai
Bar available
Music & other entertainment

Please come and enjoy yourselves and most importantly, learn about the art of stamp collecting. The knowledge you will gain from collecting stamps will be enlightening as you find that stamps tell stories about history, politics, science, geography and literally any subject!

KING GEORGE VI / CARMEL ART EXHIBITION
The date for the exhibition at the Art Gallery has been changed to Thursday 22 November. Please come and join us.
All schools taking part please can you get your art in next week. This competition has now become international and we have schools sending art work from America, Netherlands and Jersey.
PLEASE DONT GIVE UP - SEND IN YOUR ART!!
There are some beautiful prizes - all imported!!!! !!!!!!! This competition is also open to professional painters with useful cash prizes.

UPPER NCEMA ANGLING AND BOAT CLUB

RAIN DANCE
SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2007
AT NCEMA VALLEY CRICKET CLUB, ESIGODINI
FROM 6 P.M. TIL LATE
ENTRANCE - $200 000 PER PERSON.
There will be a fireworks display and a guy. Braai fires available from 6.00 p.m. - bring your own braai. Proceeds from Rain Dance to Upper Ncema Angling and Boat Club. Come and enjoy a day and evening in the country - please support us. There will be a Cricket match during the day - National League B Section - Queens' Sports' Club vs Gwanda Sports' Club

CRIME AWARENESS BULAWAYO 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 or land line 243938, for your bookings or questions so that I can place it in my diary.

P O Box 9161, Hillside, Bulawayo FOR YOUR COPY OF TRAEYS CIME AWARENESS REPORT E MAIL crime#mweb. co.zw

car boot sale

Please advertise our second Car Boot Sale in Morning Mirror from now until end of November. A good proportion of the proceeds will go to charities helping the elderly, so hope that will be acceptable payment for the advert Car Boot Sale

Where: Jaggers Woodlands Car Park
When: Saturday 1st December 2007 from 9am to 3pm
............ ........FATHER CHRISTMAS ARRIVES AT 12 NOON........ ......... ...
Organised by: Rotary Club of Bulawayo South
Buyers: Entrance Free (Donations Welcome)
Sellers: $2,500,000 per vehicle

For more information please contact: Leila on 231847 or Evalie on 251113 or Roland on 0912 601 359 or Jean on 0912 221 894

NEW YEARS EVE RUBIC CUBE PARTY******* *****

VENUE : BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB

DRESS : RED,WHITE,GREEN, BLUE,BLACK, YELLOW (every colour per person)

COMPLEMENTARY COCKTAIL DRINKS & BAR SNACKS COME AND FORGET YOUR WOES WITH A FANTASTIC EVENING OF FUN. RUBIC CUBE RULES : The objective is to be dressed in one colour by midnight. This is to be achieved by swopping one item of clothing when a bell rings. absolutely fantastic spot prizes for those joining in the fun********* ******
TIME : 7.00 PM TILL LATE
PRICE : R100 PER PERSON, WHICH INCLUDES A MEAL
BOOKING : LENORE/MARION 289677 OR 280109 OR CELL 0912351073

4) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES

CERI MORGAN -DAVIES - WE SALUTE YOU AND WISH YOU BON VOYAGE. ALL OF TWO BRICKS AND A TICKEY HIGH, CERI HAS DONE SO MUCH FOR SO MANY IN BULAWAYO.

CERI STARTED THE BULAWAYO SOCIAL CALENDAR, AND ALL CREDIT GOES TO HER FOR PRODUCING THIS MAMMOTH TOME.

THANK YOU CERI AD GOD SPEED. KIRSTY FLETCHER WILL TAKE OVER CERI'S GOOD WORK AND CAN BE CONTACTED ON kirstyfl@strindochi ckens.co. zw

POTHOLE WATCH

It is the time of year when the pothole problem becomes particularly significant. Whilst Council have limited resources, they are still willing and able to honour their obligations to the rate-payer.

However, they rely on the ears and eyes of residents and also have to undertake the policy of prioritisation.

Please therefore contact your local Councillor whenever you identify potholes in the vicinity as, you will remember, your Ward Councillor is chosen by you to represent your area interests. He has direct access to and influence in the Council Chambers and close contact with the relevant working Departments of the Municipality.
Remember that this is also your responsibility just as much as it is the responsibility of Council and they need your help for them to help you!
Please see the attached document for the Councillor Contact list:
Yours faithfully
WATCH DOG COMMITTEE
SIMON SPOONER
Committee Member
"Promoting civic responsibility and national accountability"

7) BULAWAYO NEWS

I AM LOOKING FOR PECAN NUTS TO BUY.... CAN ANYONE OBLIGE ?

e mail me on magskriel@mac. com

Thank you so much

WELL WELL WELL ... THERE IS NO POINT IN LETTING YOU KNOW JUST WHICH TWO LADIES ARE THE BRIDGE QUEENS IN BULAWAYO... AUDREY IS NORMALLY A DEAD CERT BUT AS TO THE OTHER QUEEN...WELL YOU WILL PROBABLY HAVE ALREADY GUESSED !!

SUFFICE IT TO SAY NIX HAS BEEN DEPOSED AND IS NOW A LOWLY PRINCESS ... HOWEVER WILL FRIENDS PLEASE MAKE SURE NIX HAS SUFFICIENT EDIBLE PROVISIONS IN FUTURE, AS SHE SEEMS TO HAVE TAKEN TO EATING BEETROOT COLOURED CANDLE WAX !!

LORNA WAS CROWNED BRIDGE ANGEL, AND TRACE WAS AWARDED THE TITLE OF NICEST LITTLE DEVIL IN THE ALL THE BRIDGE GIRLS .... BUT OF COURSE THE UNSUNG HERO IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE .... ?

CHARLIE OF COURSE !!!
BAD LUCK TO OUR TWO REINDEERS "RUDOLPH" AND "BLITZEN" !! Thank you to all the bridge girls for making life so special in Zimbabwe !

I kept meaning last week to comment on the Grand Hotel...when I arrived with my parents in 1948 we lived there till we found our feet and over the years I decorated that Macmurray Hall many a time with Terry Donnelly for the Far Eastern Ball (Kongsi Hari Bazaar) I made a huge costume for one show and went as the siamese twins with Terry both of us jammed in an outsize kimono - the Governor insisted on dancing with us as he had never danced with two women at once and asked us how we managed in the pk!! ...next one we went as an elephant complete with howdah (so we could breathe) and then the last one we went as Egyptian mummies lying on the floor in our coffins...mad happy days and such fun. I dragged the photos out to have another look - maybe I will get my son to scan them for me to send you...good ole Bulawayo..Our hearts still remain in Bulawayo !
Jean T. (N.Z.)

THERE ARE MANY MORE GUARDIAN ANGELS IN BULAWAYO THAN WE WILL EVER KNOW ABOUT

As mentioned in the Mirror last week Nqobani Ncube a five year old Bulawayo boy who appeared in the Chronicle in August appealing for funds to undergo cancer treatment in South Africa has died.

Well our readers rallied round under Rosie !!

They have raised all of the $450 million dollars. Rosie went with Nqobanis father Ronald to pay the Mater Dei Hospital !!
Well done Rosie and all the Wonderful Special Folk of Bulawayo and Harare who do not wish to be named.
God Bless you for caring. email shearing@mweb. co.zw

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$ 1 000 000 000,00 REWARD

To recover Ford Bantam Pick Up taken from Herrick Road, Malindela, Byo early hours of Saturday morning (10/11/07). Phone 68324 / 889424 / 011 430 930 / 011 213 373

DETAILS ARE:
Make: Ford Model: Bantam Colour: White Registration No: AAP 4178 Engine No: 3B124615 Chassis No: WR461153

SPCA BULAWAYO BRANCH
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been donated over the last few weeks in response to our urgent appeal. Please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books, magazines, bottles, plastic bottles, HTH bottles, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures, picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewellery, used cards, electrical appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you do not want we can make use of.

We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert Mugabe Way. Tel 69814, shop hours 9am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm except Monday mornings, Saturday morning 9am - 11am. Thank you for keeping our shop going. Reconditioned Christmas cards and decorations now available.

If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593

THERE WILL BE A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE SHOWGROUNDS ON FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER. PLEASE KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE AND SECURE ON THAT NIGHT.

THE AGM FOR THE BULAWAYO BRANCH OF THE SPCA WILL BE HELD AT THE ASCOT COFFEE SHOPPE, ASCOT RACE COURSE, AT 5.30PM ON MONDAY 3 DECEMBER 2007.

The British Embassy will be holding a consular clinic at the Holiday Inn in Bulawayo on Thursday 22 November from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00. Consular staff will be available to answer questions relating to British Nationality, passports, consular assistance and registrations but unfortunately will not be able to help with visa queries. Visa queries should instead be made to 0027 12 421 7802 or by email to info@vfs-uk- za.com.

The British Embassy is currently updating its database of British Nationals resident in Zimbabwe. If you are a British passport holder but have not received a letter from the Embassy asking you to update your details you probably aren't registered. Please contact the Embassy on 04 772 990 or visit www.britishembassy. gov.uk/zimbabwe to get a registration form.

ANTELOPE PARK - Zimbabwe's own paradise. Walk with lions and swim with elephants - five different ways to enjoy game viewing, elephant riding, horse riding, fishing and many more activities. A family friendly environment with options to suit all budget levels. For information & bookings contact BYO 231847 or email africanencounter@ netconnect. co.zw

Ad's

HORSE MANURE for sale Z$50 mill per bakkie load - collected or delivered (extra charge for delivery - dependant on distance). Tel Cynthia 09-242221 evenings.

1. ALL MONIES from first load will be donated to Coronation Cottages old age Xmas luncheon (as per the last morning mirror notice).

2. Monies from 2nd and possibly 3rd load will be used to pay for the operation which my 71 year old gardener requires - hospital does not have the required medicines and I don't have the money to purchase.

3. Monies from 3rd or 4th load will be donated to Jabez Village in Burnside - they are trying to build an orphanage for orphaned and vulnerable children.

FIREWOOD WANTED FOR THE BULAWAYO SHELTER :
We need smallish logs or off-cuts of wood for our kitchen stove. If anyone can help please phone either the Superintendent, Peter Machida, on 79983 - or Myles Thompson on 256270, and we will collect. Thank you.

EXTERNAL MEDICAL INSURANCE IS IMPORTANT!

Health Administration Network (HAN) Specialist Healthcare Consultants

For information on MARS International, Prosperity Health, Goodhealth, BUPA International and InterGlobal Please call Harare: 746227 or 746232

EXCELLENT STUDENT PLANS
Available for tertiary education students Studying outside of Zimbabwe
For New Business and Renewal business From December 1 2007 Bulawayo residents should contact Charlene Peters on 0912 356 130 or 09-244265

Susan's Beauty parlour.
For all you beauty requirements: Facials,manicures, pedicures, waxing,tinting, back or full body massage,G5 massage or celllite massage: Contact Susan : 0912857376/01191561 1 24 Princess park mansions Cnr L/Takawira & S/Parirenyatwa

CARERS NEEDED IN THE UK

CORINIUM CARE is an independent agency arranging twenty-four hour care for the elderly and infirm in their own homes in the UK. We expect carers to look after our clients with the same compassion as they would a member of their own family by helping them perform the activities of daily living. The degree of care depends very much on individual circumstances and carers are given detailed information before agreeing to accept a position. The daily rate ranges between Ł65.00 and Ł95.00 and travel expenses are paid by the client.

Before being registered as carers with our agency applicants are required to undergo a 5 day in-house induction and training course supported by an in-house ongoing training programme advising carers on all aspects of the job within the confines of the client's home. We provide round the clock support and guidance should any problems arise whilst on an assignment.

Requirements are:- British/EU Passport or Right of Abode/Ancestral Visa Qualities needed:- Caring relies on your attitude and ability to be compassionate, patient and understanding. Certain qualities make a better carer, ie. Flexibility, cheerfulness and a good sense of humour. Should you wish to apply/need additional information, contact:- Jenny Osborne Tel:- 850271 or Cell:- 9012 324 333 or Email: jenny@corinium. co.zw

Overnight Accommodation FRANCISTOWN

MODERN Cottage in Private Garden Kitchen + Bathroom Air-Conditioned Self Catering Secure with Electric Fence

CONTACT Johan Cloete 00 267-72-101460 Riana Cloete 00 267-71-428565

MIKE'S KITCHEN & COTTAGE
(ITF 263 Registered)
For all your catering requirements Snax trays & Function menus 21sts, Wedding etc etc Contact: Noeleen or Mike Tel: 240086 023408975 nhancock@netconnect .co.zw

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION:

AFFORDABLE RATES- 2 bed-roomed Fully Equipped Cottage,(sleeps5/ 6) Open plan Lounge / Dinning-room / Kitchen equipped for 6 with SATV. DVD in own walled & private setting very close proximity to town.
CONTACT: Noeleen or Mike Tel: 240086 023408975 nhancock@netconnect .co.zw

SOLID TEAK FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN.
BAOBAB INDUSTRIES
BULAWAYO TEL: 60319, 76523, OR 882586. E-MAIL: baobab@mweb. co.zw ASK FOR JOHN HEWITT OR BRIAN SINCLAIR

Sunflower Babies Daycare Centre opening January 2008.
We have a large range of activities to cater for your 18 month old up to your 3 year old. Whilst in our care during the day, the toddlers will learn :

Problem solving skills Spatial qualities - under, over, through and between To consolidate physical development and control of their bodies The limits of their bodies To play alongside others To share and take turns To express their ideas in their own ways To discuss, plan and remember All different colours All the basic shapes All nursery rhymes Potty training if necessary AND TO HAVE A LOT OF FUN!

We have created a safe environment for the toddlers to do the above, and are looking forward to the many children to come. We have an extensive daycare plan, in which our children have set activities, and our aim is for all our toddlers to leave us and be prepared to the best of their abilities for the school years to come.

Should you be interested in your child attending our daycare, please contact us on the below numbers Ms Brown : 257646 / 0912261016 Mrs Fouche : 250829 / 011 617 043 sunflowerbabiez@ hotmail.com

My name is Petros Ndhlovu (professional tennis coach) based at Bulawayo Athletic Club (BAC) in Bulawayo. I have been involved in tennis coaching in the province for 13 years with the junior and senior squads and recently wheelchair tennis development for 3 years.

I do appeal for help to enable one of my students Nyasha ,Mharakurwa to travel to South Africa for the ACSA East London Open from the 27th to the 30th of November and the South African Open in Pretoria , 5-8 December 2007. He is a wheelchair tennis player with a congenital deformity and recently graduated with an Honours Degree in Administration (UZ), he has been playing wheelchair tennis for the past three years and has played two tournaments on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour in South Africa. The first tournament was the Free State Open in February where he got to the semis and quarter finals in the doubles and singles respectively. Recently, he competed in the ACSA Limpopo Open where he was runner up in both singles and double. For this great achievement he earned a world ranking of 160 in singles and 178 in doubles.

We have so far raised R 2 700,00 through tennis lessons and from a few well wishers and we do appeal to anyone out there to help raise the remaining R 2 700,00 by Friday 23 November 2007. we have got transport sponsorship from a local bus company to and from South Africa.

for more information regarding this, please contact petros on 011 572 911, 023 291 238 or nyasha 0912 485 498 or petrosnluv@yahoo. com or nmharakurwa@ yahoo.com

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14w and 15w Energy Light Saving Bulbs - Q20 Penetrating Oil - PloiBond Adhesive Hose Clamps - Tyre Tube Patches
Limited Stock of Oil, Fuel and Air Filters for Toyota, Isuzu, Nisson Commercial

We have in Stock Workshop/Engineerin g/Mining Tools for sale - - - - - -

Lubrication Equipment - Air Tools - Compressors - Workshop Tools - Bottle Jacks Bench Vices - Power Tools - Chain Blocks - Welders - Bench Grinders - Multimeters - Dewalt 2000w Heat Gun - Timing Lights - 15kg Roll 1mm Thermadyne MIG Welding wire 1/2" & 3/4"dr. Socket Sets and alot more

Contact us on Tel : (MacTech Mining Services - the ToolBoys) 09 - 280576 or Freddy 091 222 7359 or E- mail: mactech@gator. co.zw We Now have top of the Range HAWKINS 300 or 600W INVERTERS and CHARGERS Hawkins Smart 15A Automatic Battery Chargers Deep Cycle (Marine) Batteries - Longer Life and Use 1 x Hawkins 300W Inverter Kit c/w 12V/102A/H Sealed Battery & 12V AutoPro Battery Charger 1 x Hawkins 600W Inverter Kit c/w 12V/102A/H Sealed Battery & 12V AutoPro Battery Charger Also 8A and 12A Battery Chargers (6V and 12V Charging with Trickle and Fast Charge) Hawkins are renowned for their quality. Rechargeable Lanterns and Torches in Stock - For those Dark nights Tel : (MacTech Mining Services - the ToolBoys) 09 - 280576 or Freddy 091 222 7359 or E-mail: mactech@gator. co.zw

CHRISTMAS is just around the corner so it's time to think about Staff or Client CHRISTMAS parties with a difference let IAN JOHNSTON take your worries away by doing a SHEEP / WART HOG / BEEF / PIG (or anything you want) ON THE SPIT.

Need to entertain but do not want to have the hassle of doing the work in your own kitchen and serving the dinner/meal? (you just sit back, relax and entertain your guests) Let Ian Johnston do the work for you.

Need ADVICE and HELP planning a WEDDING / BIRTHDAY / CELEBRATION? IAN JOHNSTON is the very knowledgeable person to assist you.

For further details call IAN JOHNSTON on 237240 or 011 215 373

ANTE NATAL CLASSES

If you are PREGNANT and want to know all about pregnancy, LABOUR and what to do with your NEWBORN BABY look no further. I offer a PROFESSIONAL COURSE of 6 classes giving you LOTS of information that you'll need to know and answer your queries.

I offer a CONDENSED COURSE for "out of townwers" or women who have transport problems.

I can also be your "BIRTH ATTENDANT" and be with you while you're in labour helping you to BREATHE and PUSH properly. Please contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (H) 237240 or 011 728 350 or (W) 474277 or 466741 - 8 am to midday

- Power Tackies Sizes 6-9 brand new R100 equiv. per pair.

- Police Sunglasses brand new R50ea

- Nokia Service Repair Manuals B/new ZW$ 6m ea

- Huge Collection of Worldwide Stamps organised in themes, Mint and used, some sheets, some errors, plus perf. gauge, plus UV light tester, plus other philatelic material. For the discerning collector. Serious buyers please call for viewing and make an offer. Call Moz - 011 922 188 or Tel : 09- 77194 after 6pm.

No more water hassles while there is no ZESA.
Solar Powered Submersible Pump
complete with 7 solar panels and switch box. Suitable for pumping from a dam, reservoir, river etc. Would be ideal for a safari camp or same, that has no zesa, or want to be eco friendly. Can pump + - 2000 litres per hour using only sunshine, no diesel, oil, batteries, noise, etc. Fill your tanks while the sun shines. US$3000 Telephone 282051.

"FINE THINGS"
136, ROBERT MUGABE WAY, 14/15TH AVE. OPP. S.P.C.A. SHOP.

IN STOCK;

PACKARD BELL SPEAKERS LOGITECH WEB CAM MICROWAVE & PYREX DISHES IMPORTED POLYESTER HOLLOW FIBRE FILLING SUITABLE FOR TOYS, CUSHIONS, ETC. BEAUTIFUL NATIVITY SCENE AND XMAS DECORATIONS. DAVID SHEPHERD PICTURES EXQUISITE SILVER TEA SET WITH TRAY IMBUIA DISPLAY CABINET AND COLLECTABLE OCCASIONAL TABLES. MIRRORS NEW KETTLE, TOASTERS,STEAM IRONS SNACKWICH MAKER BOOKS ON ANTIQUES ASSORTED BRASSWARE, CHINA, GLASSWARE LOVELY ADAM BEDE DINING SUITE IN OAK CONSISTING OF WELSH DRESSER, DROP LEAF TABLE, 6 UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS.

CELL: 0912370504 A/H 236931.

Margaret Bernard in Douglasdale, happy to look after your pet
while you are on holiday, and Christopher available to beautify your dog. Dip tank open Saturday mornings 8.30 - 11.30. Any queries or bookings - phone 242979.

SWIMMING POOL FENCE

For Sale A steel fence, cream in colour and there are 19 panels plus the gate. Each panel is about 5 ft 7" long and has a concrete moveable base, and the fence stands 4 ft high. We would like the equivalent of US$ 300 at the market rate on the day of payment. They may contact Andy Hope on 245124 evenings or weekends.

Firewood and thatching-grass for sale.
Please phone I. Boye at 285330 or leave a message on the answering-machine 0r 011 211 027

Gee's Fruit and Vegetables have every seasonal fruit and veggie in stock at good prices.

We are at 14, 8th Avenue between Fife Street and Silundika and would welcome a visit from you.

We promise friendly efficient service and our telephone numbers for orders are 67013 or 68209.

Gees Fruit and Vegetables.

FOR SALE
21" PANASONIC COLOUR TELEVSION SET Z$75 000 000 OR NEAREST CASH OFFER

PHONE: 242696 OR 0912 262 533

DO YOU NEED SOMEONE TO DO THOSE ODD JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE THAT YOUR HUSBAND NEVER GETS ROUND TO?

I specialise in electrical, stove, geyser, iron repairs, but can turn my hand to most things. Doors, windows, shelving etc., give Rick a call on 023 422025 or leave a message for me on 09 230478 I try and give quick service too!

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

TELEPHONE DONOVAN CREMER 011601176 OR HOME 243019 BEAUTIFUL OLD OREGON PINE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME.... For Sale. Would be of interest to persons renovating "Olde Worlde" type homes. If you are interested in viewing or want a description/ price etc. Please call (0912) 246 121 or Tel 233556 for further information.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE'S DRINKING ?

You don't have to drink to suffer from alcoholism.

Are you confused, depressed and nervous ?

Are you losing sleep ? Are fears overwhelming you ? Do you feel sorry for yourself ? Do you refuse invitations to family and social functions ? Do you take your frustrations out on others ? Are you resentful ? Do you lie and try to cover up the drinking problem ? Are you ashamed of your situation ? There is help available for you in AlAnon Phone 011 218 314

Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm Christ The King Church, corner of Matopos Rd and Cecil Avenue (Entrance off Oxford Road), Hillside, Bulawayo. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN TIME

Thursday lunchtime 1 pm (or as near as) Main Street Methodist Church , corner of 11th Avenue (entrance in small gate to the house), Bulawayo

C C Sales Limited,
Bulawayo, are holding an implement/machinery sale on Thursday 29 November @ 10.00am at the Bulawayo Showgrounds Produce Hall. Entries for this sale are invited. For further enquiries please contact 09-880976/70974/ 70602, Tony Oatley on 011-611578 or John Ogilvy on 011-423341.

ELECTRIC FENCES and GATES REPAIRED AND INSTALLED PHONE G.L.COMMS.

469983 478369

ANTELOPE PARK
- Zimbabwe's own paradise. Walk with lions and swim with elephants - five different ways to enjoy game viewing - elephant riding, horse riding, fishing and many more activities. A family friendly environment with options to suit all budget levels. For information & bookings contact BYO 231847 or email africanencounter@ netconnect. co.zw

BBM Engineering offer top quality workmanship on all you air compressors, and air tools.

Contact us on 09-472592 or visit us at 26 Wolverhampton Road Donnington Bulawayo.

Saf-bar (Pvt) Ltd

Workshop now in Bulawayo.

For hunting rigs, bull bars, tail gates, conversions to existing rigs etc.

Also in stock - Hilift Jacks imported from Australia Compressors - double and single Winches - Imported - 9500lbs and 3500lbs For a quote please call 09-281122/091225535 1

A.T.C. At the cross
Christian Literature and Gifts
Shop 4, Ground Floor Haddon and Sly Centre Fife Street, Bulawayo Tel : ( 09 ) 889709

Christmas is just around the corner ............ ........
We have got AWESOME goodies for ALL ages , for Tiny Tots, Kiddies, Teens & Adults Bibles, Bible Cases, Bookmarks, Bangles, Stickers, Caps ( Kids & Adullts ) , Watches ( His & Hers ), Dvd's , Mugs, and 100's of Books to choose from, and much, much more ........... Just arrived, a HUGE range of Christmas music !!! Please pop in sooner than later to avoid disappointment.

Shopping Hours as from 1st December 2007 Monday to Friday 8 : 30 am till 5 : 00 pm Saturday's 8 : 30 am till 1 : 00 pm

Please note that we are NOT affiliated with any other Christian Book Shop/s throughout Zimbabwe !!!

"Lovely Wedding Gown for Hire
Please call Noreen on 0912 450 640/011 201 988."

BOREHOLE DESCALERS,
drinking water purifiers, pumps and accessories. Delivered and installed in Bulawayo. email your enquiry to: aquasupplies@ hotmail.co. uk or have messages passed on by calling: (09) 250309 or 0912 249 194

WATER FOR SALE:
MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF 1000 LITRES COST: $2 500 000 PLUS 3 LITRES OF PETROL(OR EQUIVALENT IN CASH) CONTACT 011 215 372 TO PLACE ORDERS

Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

FOR SALE:

1991 Green Diesel Toyota Landcruiser 1HZ 5 x 265/75/15 tyres on ProWhite Mag's Very reliable, USD15,000.00 Contact - 011 636 061

FOR SALE.

1999 SILVER NISSAN SUNNY AUTOMATIC. IMMACULATE CD/ELECTRIC WINDOWS/AIRCON OFFERS. PHONE 63041/2 011209799

For Sale.
Mazda 2.2lt Bakkie Diesel 1994 Model Good Condition Tel 477 356.

FOR SALE:

- Toyota Vista '91 Automatic, Full house, Mp3 player, Speakers, Alarmed, Immac. condition - Offers around US 5000

- Nissan Hardbody '97 Single Cab 2.7D, Bullbar, Canopy, Tinted Windows, Mags, Mint Condition, with Brand new motor fitted in 2005. Full service records and invoices available - Offers around US 7500. Call Moz - 011 922 188 or Tel : 09- 77194 after 6pm.

FOR SALE:
Honda Odessy 1996, Full house, immaculate condition, 115 000 kms, Contact:0912303779/ 241425(after hrs)

Neat, well maintained Bass Boat, complete with electric start 30 HP Yamaha Motor, Bass Motor, Live Well, Bilge Pump, Trailer, Spare Wheel, Covers for boat and motor - all as new. US $2000.

Employment

Seeking (preferably) middle-aged lady to fill mornings-only position as Bookkeeper (immediately) , at a doctors surgery. The job requires minor bookkeeping skills, friendly personality as will be dealing with the public.

Any interested persons please contact Terry on 62848 (mornings); 887696 (afternoons) or e-mail terrykaschula@ zol.co.zw

FULL TIME GARDENER REQUIRED

Looking for a gardener to work in Suburbs, salary and some rations. contact Ian Johnston on 237240 or 011 215373 Or Jan Johnston on 011728350

THE WAVERLEY HOTEL

DRIVER We urgently require a Class 2 Driver with a Defensive Driving Course certificate and at least ten years experience.

Please call 60036, 60033 or cell 011 633690

A retired couple needed for care taker position that has become available. Forward C.V. to P.O. Box AC626 , Ascot Bulawayo Contact Lisa 0912 333 921

CARER NEEDED URGENTLY

I am desperately looking for someone to care for my father with Alzheimer. My permanent carer is in need of about two weeks time off. Full board and lodge is offered on a farm in Beitbridge. There is a night nurse on night duty. Duties are during the day only. We have food, power and water!!!! Will fetch from Bulawayo.

Please contact me on 086-22332/22391 at work or 086-22465 at home or if the phones aren't working, on email pbristow@iwayafrica .com

BOOK KEEPER -

We require the services of a part time book keeper from January 2007. Someone who knows Pastel 5.2 and can do up to trial balance. Needed at the office on Tuesdays and at monthend. Knowledge of Belina would be an advantage.

Call in at Bearings and Allied, 33 Plumtree Road Belmont on either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Or phone 474796.

MESSENGER -

Honest and reliable Cleaner/Messenger wanted -

Must speak good English Must be in good health, fit and own a reliable bicycle Must have good knowledge of Bulawayo - especially the industrial sites

Offer - Good salary 13th cheque Medical Aid Bicycle allowance Hours - Monday to Friday 7 - 4.30 3-4 weeks leave over December shutdown Call in at Bearings and Allied, 33 Plumtree Road Belmont on either a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Or phone 474796.

LOOKING FOR A COOK - CLEANER.

The person needs to be a male, because it is for a man who needs someone to cook and clean the house, which is in Hillside. The person is to live on the property, and work weekdays and Saturday mornings.

Excellent salary to the person who fits the bill.

Please, no chancers, but phone me on 230933 to discuss the above. References needed please.

NEED HOUSE MAID

Free accommodation, well paid, and medical aid, etc

TEL: 60511, 69870

CELL: 0912414172 MRS NEILSON

CHILD MINDERS WANTED

We are looking for childminders. Should be aged from 40 years upward, but we can be flexible on age. Hours will be from 7am - 2pm. Salary is 7mill negotiable.

Please contact : Ms Brown : 257646 / 0912261016 Mrs Fouche : 250829 / 011 617 043

Looking for Mature, single Tutor/teacher

that can homeschool 2 x 15yr old and 1 x 17yr old, on the Cambridge system (British International Distance Schooling). Must be strong in Maths/science. .
Must be prepared to move to Victoria Falls.
Accommodation supplied, salary negotiable.
Persons interested, must be prepared to commit for 2 possibly 3 years... Please contact: Carol White 011-212580 or email CV to carol@wildhorizons. co.zw

For Sale

One of our pensioners has some beautiful camera equipment for sale
- NIKON FM2 N Camera, NIKON 35-105MM Zoom Lens, and a NIKON TC-201 Tele-Converter. These may be "old fashioned" but they are good quality and in excellent shape. If you are interested please phone Gary Deysel on 0912 604431

4 SALE

COIN COLLECTORS OLD COINS - DIFFERENT CURRENCIES

BMW 740I EXECUTIVE 96/97 SPARES - GENUINE 2 X REAR LIGHTS 2 X FRONT FENDER INDICATORS 2 X FRONT CORNER LIGHTS

MULTI CHOICE 910 DECODER & SMART CARD NISSAN CK 10 BIG ENDS - STD -AE MAZDA B25 THRUST WASHERS - STD - GENUINE E-mail ascot@zol.co. zw

FOR SALE - CALL 242905

LOUNGE Lounge suite - 7 seater Fireplace utensils TV TV stand Vivid Decoder & Satellite DVD player Video tape holder Pictures Stand Fan

BEDROOM Double bed Dressing table Bunk beds Single bed Sunbed mattresses Pillows Duvets - double & single Towels Curtains Book shelf

LAUNDRY Washing machine Clothes rack Ironing board
KITCHEN Twister Snackwich Electric juicer Kettle Toaster Electric fry pan - shallow 2 plate gas camp stove & cylinder Gas cylinder Cooler box - large Glasses - champagne, red wine, white wine, sherry Dinner service Pudding bowls Salad servers Cutlery Tea cups Coffee mugs Flan dishes Roasting dishes Potatoe pot Casserole dishes Frying pans Mixing bowls Scale Measuring jugs Jugs - glass & plastic Utensils - assorted Pasta containers Cereal container Funnels Wine opener Tin opener Potatoe peeler Cake icing dispenser Biscuit cutters Tongs Rolling pins Chopping boards Trays
BABY Pram Car chair Baby tender Camp cot Poty Bath support Sleeping bag - pink
GARDEN Paving stones Wheel barrow Hose pipe Garden tools - assorted Pool equipment - pipes, brush, net
MISCELLANEOUS 9mm pistol FN Metal tub/baths Work bench Block & tack Gerry cans Wooden door with colour glass Security gate - door frame & passage
CALL 242905

FOR SALE
1 SLAZENGER SQUASH RAQUET 1 PRO-KENNEX SQUASH RAQUET $40 million each Call Charmaine on 77292.

Household and personal effects .

For all your exports worldwide:- All House hold effects, immigration shipments , crating and Packing, Air and seafreight exports and any Imports

Please contact :- Maple Freight 1 Prospect Ave Belmont Byo Tel 881343 Fax 881100 Email: maplefrt@gatorzw. com Cell 091 2 220-791 Michelle, Vicky or Phil

Houses/Flats/Offices

8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES

House Let: KHUMALO- Up market House. 3 Bedrooms, Swimming pool, Working Bore Hole, Automatic Gate, Electric Fence, Alarm. Contact: Banda on 63024 OR 62993 Between 9.30am to 12 noon.

I am ex-Zim, hoping to return, and looking for a house to buy (Harare) and farm/smallholding (anywhere in Zim). No problem if farm occupied. Please email me: francis.lyn@ gmail.com .

Serviced Accommodation. Visiting Bulawayo?
If you are looking for a place to stay, Your home from home for a day, or a week, for less than the cost of an hotel. Please contact: Nathan on 011912870

Wanted a pontoon houseboat to be able to accommodate between 10 to 20 people, should be in reasonable condition.
Please supply specs and photos of boat. Contact Peter on 09 250728, 0 250962 ah, cell 011 216899 or email Africa@leisure. co.zw

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House for sale Cecil Ave.
3 bedrooms. 2 lounges, sep dining room, bathroom and shower, outside room used as bar, built up outdoor area and pool(salt chlorinator) intercom and security gates, lock up garage and servants quarters . Please contact Jono West 240009 evenings. V. West 243925 during the day or bernitafrost@ yahoo.com or text +447791288809. All offers considered. Urgent sale.

FOR SALE
House:- Lounge suite,tables, beds,fridge, deep freeze,stoves[ electric, gas]bar stools, fans, heater, decoder+dish, cupboards, kenwood shef,snack which maker,woffle maker,soda stream,pots& pans,dishes plates,knifes forks,bread slicer plus more. Camping equipment:-tents, deck chairs, sleeping bags, cooler boxes & bottles,gas appliances,gas bottles,smoker plus many others. Large variety plumbing materials:- (pvc, copper, galvanized piping + related fittings, toilet cisterns, etc.
Tools :-Porta pack,pedistal drill,long aluminum step ladder,welding machine,4'' angle grinder,bench grinder,large pipe vice on stand,tile cutter bobjans plus more. Office :-desks,office carpet, shelves, cupboards,racks, calculators, , , Epson printer, stationary, files, plus others. Guitars 5kva generator, Bicycles,exersize bike Pool security fence Fiberglass canoe Mercury 21 thrust bass motor Seagull 1 1/2 hp boat motor Mariner 30hp boat motor 9ft fiberglass boat

FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE STEVE DALY ON 243829 OR 011604317

For Sale:

1 x Perkins Petter 75 kva diesel generator -----------USD 12 000 1 x Leyland 50 kva diesel generator -----------USD 10 000 1x Petter 20 kva generator -----------USD 8 000

Please phone : 09 474685 or 09 473811

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

THESE ARE FOR SALE AND NOT (NOT ) FOR RENTAL

SUBURBS executive type home

ASCOT Tower Block 2 bedroom flat QUALISA Blossom cottage VICTORIA FALLS executive home plus cottage Enquiries Phone:- 65054 or 0912 - 908715

URGENT SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE ON CECIL AVE HILLSIDE/ MORNINGSIDE BYO

3 BEDROOMS. 2 LOUNGES. SEP DININGROOM. KITCHEN. BATHROOM AND SHOWER, SEP TOILET, OUTSIDE ROOM AND PATIO, LARGE BIULT UP BRAAI AREA. SWIMMINGPOOL, SECURE ARLARM SYSTEM AND SECURITY GATE, SERVANTS QUARTERS ANDLOCKUP GARAGE. CONTACT BERNITA FROST UK 07791288809/ 00442380268603 EMAIL bernitafrost@ yahoo.com

FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR VIEWNIG CONTACT JONO WEST 240009 BYO OR091264123 ANY REALISTIC OFFERS CONSIDERED

Pets

MINATURE DAXI MALE NEEDS LOVING HOME

5 YEAR OLD BLACK AND TAN DAXI MALE, GREAT WITH KIDS,LOVES TO SNUGGLE BUT IS ALSO ONE OF THE "BOYS" AND LOVES GOING PLACES AND EXPLORING. IDEAL PARTNER FOR A GUY, PLAYMATE FOR A CHILD ,COMPANION FOR SOMEONE LONELY OR AS A MINI ALARM. SYSTEM

TO APPROVED HOME ONLY

PHONE 011402639, W 09 70705 email geebees@mweb. co.zw

KITTENS AVAILABLE TO GOOD HOMES

5 GORGEOUS LONG HAIRED KITTENS- 2 MONTHS OLD, WEANED, TOILET TRAINED! GREAT COMPANIONS!

2 X BLACK AND WHITE [MALES]
2 X GINGER AND WHITE [MALES]
1 X GREY AND WHITE [FEMALE]

CALL: LISA ON 011 606 336

Other
FAREWELL JENNY DAINES - MOTHER, TEACHER, MENTOR ... TO HUNDREDS OF BULAWAYO CHILDREN WHO BENEFITTED FROM HER SWEET PATIENCE, HER LOVE AND HER WARMTH FOR SO MANY YEARS AT WHITESTONE SCHOOL.

GOD BLESS AND BON VOYAGE.

News from the Cape

I recently returned from the Cape, having house sat for COLIN and JUDY MARTIN who visited his brother in Perth Australia. Whilst there I saw and was in touch with many ex Zimbabweans. INNES and DOUG CHADD took me to tea , and live in a beautiful retirement complex. I had many a call from LIZ HESKETH, and we spoke for ages. CALA ANDERSON and her mom JOE LITTLE spoilt me and took me to lunch a dew times, Carla has a seafood restaurant, lovely prawns were on the menu! I did not see, but spoke to JOHNNY MUNRO a couple of times, met an ex BSAP friend of his, BOB BEDDINGHAM. Wife SUE and BOB picked me up for church on Sundays. RICHARD NAPIER phoned for a chat often from Bonievale, near Swellendam, sadly did not get to see him. Was lovely to see PETER and CARO WESTWOOD, who took me to tea at Fishoek. Two houses down from the Martins is NORMA JACOBSON nee SHONE, cousin to the Rosenfels. We saw a lot of each other and had shared suppers together quite often. JEAN TUCKER who left Bulawayo last November, and is visiting her son Andy from UK and ELLA FAWCETT came and spent the day with me, both at one stage or another were in tears having left Zim and all their friends. Just so sad. I spoke with CLEM BLYTHE who had just returned from Bulawayo, so got an update on how things were not progressing back home! Had a simply wonderful day with ANTHONY and JENNY GRACE. We ate a delicious fish meal very close to the retirement home where IAN SMITH lives. He is not at all well.
The purpose of this newsletter is to send greetings to folk that may know the people mentioned, as all have asked to be remembered to you all. The Cape is magnificent, but the weather was the pits, and believe it or not I was so chuffed to be home and amongst people who in spite of all our problems, can have a joke and a laugh. Good salt of the earth people, that is why we hang in here.
NOOKIE ALPORT.

This likely comes far too late but if the gentleman Tony Seward" who was asking for informaiton regarding Hank Blowers is still interested-- Hank's son, Mike Blowers resides in New Zealand and can be contacted at blowers@clear. net.nz. He may be interested in hearing what happened to Hank's sword.

Sincerely,
Carol J. McDaniel (Hank's Granddaughter)

FINDING PERSONS
Does anyone have an idea who MARION BOOTH is? I have a silver inkwell of hers engraved with the following Presented to Marion Booth by Mount Tabor U.M. Church and Sunday School January 4th 1913

Dinah Beaton dinah@zol.co. zw

My name is Andrew Grahn and I am writing you to ask a favour. Although you do not know me, I was browsing your lovely pictures of Zimbabwe recently, reminiscing about your beautiful country, and I noticed a photo of Lion and Elephant Hotel. On a recent (July) trip to Zimbabwe I had the pleasure of staying at the Lion and Elephant Hotel on the road from Beitbridge. While there I made the acquaintance of the manager, Sidney, and took some photos of the two of us. I would like to send him these photos, but unfortunately I am not able to find the address. As I am from Canada I don't have access to a Zimbabwean phone book, and I was unable to find the address on the internet, therefore if you knew the address or could direct me on where to find it I would be most appreciative.

Thank-you Andrew Grahn, Edmonton Canada
chegrahn@hotmail. com

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HOLD OF THE LADY WHO IS LOOKING FOR A BABY ROCKING CHAIR. HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT HER ON HER CELL AND LAND LINE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. DO YOU HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR HER OR ALTERNATIVELY IF YOU CAN ASK HER TO CONTACT ME ON THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS AND NUMBERS.

GLYNDORA KATCHELENGA
(W) 67961 -5 (C) 091 2 272 330 (H) 65339 AFTER 5PM

Wanted

BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK is in need of some temporary free standing shelving, either to buy or borrow. If you have anything vaguely suitable, pleaese contact us on 09 - 65383.

12) MISCELLANEOUS

"Wanted: Acoustic Guitar Case

I'm looking for a second-hand hard case for my Segovia acoustic guitar, suitable for transporting the instrument on aeroplanes, etc. The dimensions of the guitar itself are: L 111 cm; W 40 cm; H 13 cm

Please call Lauren on 09-230031 or 011614273 either before Wednesday 21 November or after Friday 23 November. Thanks."

Wanted to purchase Chocolate and icing moulds and Plaster of paris moulds and clay moulds.
Contact Lisa 0912 333 921

WANTED; SODA STREAM
TEL: 61836 (b) 250805 (h)

Urgently looking for a deep freeze of any size.
Cash to buy. Please contact Admore on 76111 (W) or 091 2 429 522.

WANTED; To buy - instant cash: clothing, shoes, sheets, Gold & Silver Jewellery - Anything.
Tel: 61836 (b)

LAWN MOWER
I am looking for a second hand electric lawn mower in really good working condition. If you have one for sale, please contact me, Dinah, by phone 78831 (work hours) 237286 (after hours) or email me on dinah@dp.co. zw

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES... ONLY E-MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED

ADVERTISERS !!ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! All monies raised from the payment of advertising on the Mirror go towards Zimbabwe's precious "old" folk in on way or another. For information on how to pay for your advert email - magskriel@mac. com