Margaret Kriel - Letters from Zimbabwe

Morning Mirror Smalls 268 - 10/12/2007

NOTICES

OOPS SORRY BABY BOOMERS

Hi, Margaret. I just want to make a correction - St Margaret's Church was in North End - not Famona! Why do I know? Well, I was confirmed there; used to go to Girl Guide meetings there; & used to have band practices there with Steve Spiller & Co (The Trendsetters) ! Further on from that, my daughter used to attend Nursery School there, under Anez Dyason. PAM GRAVES

1) Baby Boomer Christmas Hamper continued

n my Christmas hamper I would love to find;

Those lovely greasy doughnuts filled with synthetic cream, delivered by the old Lobels three wheeled delivery bikes that called door to door.

A hot meat pie from Downings Bakery, any time of day. The really strong garlic sauce that came with a garlic steak from the Z7B A Coke float from the Coffee Pot in Kerrie Arcade. A packet of the little sugar paper cheroots that were sold by Ramji's Corner grocery shop, before they specialised in clothes and before I shouldn't have started smoking! A bunny-jacket safari suit with zip-up front (just kidding!) A voucher to the Sunday roast at the Hotel Rio. A bicycle and the energy to ride out to Sandyspruit to go fishing with mates. Last but not least a packet of those little pink sweets (I think they were called Kashoos) to throw at the stage on schools night when Eveline High was holding one of its farce presentations. Oh what memories! Colin

Pink jacaranda v Cassia Javanica

I have been following with interest the correspondence re the Pink Jacaranda/Cassia.

Nobody has mentioned that there used to be a magnificent specimen in Bradfield. It stood in Irvine Road, just off Albermarle Road. It came down during one of the vicious storms of 2004/5?

I always identified it as a Cassia. A very noble tree, I used to specifically watch for it to flower every year.

2) WEEKLY WATER WATCH

GOOD NEWS !! THE UMZINGWANE DAM HAS BEEN RECOMMISSONED FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT INFLOW INTO THE DAM AFTER THE RECENT RAINS !

LOWER NCEMA HAS ALSO BEEN RE-COMMISSIONED WITH THE TWO DAMS NOW HOLDING 23 DAYS WORTH OF WATER ....

ALTHOUGH RESIDENTS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT MUDDY WATER, IT IS ONLY VISUAL AND QUITE SAFE.

Ingredients

2 x 15ltr buckets of borehole water 4 of the biggest pots you have that all can fit on your stove at once 1 four plate stove Zesa(optional or erratic) or fire outside

Method

1. Turn all 4 plates on your stove. 2. Fill up 4 of your biggest pots with borehole water and put them on to boil. 3. Choose the smallest bath in the house. 2. Fill up 2 buckets with borehole water (this is from the garden tap!) 3. Pour the 2 buckets of water into the bath. 4. Eat supper while you wait for the water to boil. 5. Once the energy levels are restored and the water is boiling, switch off stove and carry the full heavy pots of water to your bath. 6. Make sure you don't let the water out as it will be used for the next person to bath, as well as to flush the toilet and of course, to use for the laundry wash the next day! If you have a power cut, visit a friend and grab a bath, preferably without the friend! If all else fails, have a swim! Thanks to Cherie & Peter

3) NOTICES

CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW: "A Night Before Christmas"

at THE BULAWAYO THEATRE

14th - 22nd December 2007 BOOKINGS ARE OPEN NOW AT THE THEATRE: TICKETS: $1 million GALA NIGHT: 6.45pm Friday 14th December TICKETS: $2 million Drinks and snacks provided. All funds for the Gala Night in aid of the provision of sheltered accommodation for The Garden Park Guest House. Grannies Night: Thursday 13th December Matinee: 2.30pm Saturday 15th December Tickets: $500,000 1.30pm: Face-Painting before the show for a fee 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 singing, dancing, kiddies sing-alongs, Santa Clause and lots of "feel good" entertainment for adults and children, including acting favourites Anthony Lubbe and Brian Meikle, dance choreography by Darnell Sales and Memory Chamunorwa, "Liquid" hiphop group, solo singers Prudence Mabhena and Nona Bismark, choirboy Cameron Tavares and the CBC a capella group. BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEATS!

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

PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO P.O.BOX 2360 - BULAWAYO

A reminder of several events before Christmas. Here's a diary in chronological order, then more detail if you require it!

Tuesday 11 December at 7.00 p.m. Carols By Candlelight at the Amphitheatre

Thursday 13 December at 7.00 p.m. Tchaikovsky' s The Nutcracker (DVD) at the Academy Thursday 13 December at 7.30 p.m. "A Night Before Christmas" at the Bulawayo Theatre - Grannies Night: Friday 14 December at 6.45 p.m. "A Night Before Christmas" at the Bulawayo Theatre - Gala Night Saturday 15 December at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. - and at 7.30 the following week "A Night before Christmas" at the Bulawayo Theatre Friday 21 December at 6.30 p.m. Puccini's La Bohee (DVD) with Christmas menu at the Roasted Berry And in the New Year: Saturday 12 January 2008 at 6.00 p.m. Verdi's Aida (DVD) at the Academy Here's more detail with our own PAB promotions first!.... Two DVDs especially appropriate to the Christmas season: THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER - 7.00 P.M. Tchaikovsky' s The Nutcracker is set on Christmas Eve and comes in a spectacular production from the Kirov Theatre in St.Petersburg. At the Academy, bring your own supper for the interval. Tickets: $200 000 - available at the Academy. FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER - 6.30 P.M. The first two acts of Puccini's La Bohème are also set on Christmas Eve. The production, directed by Franco Zeffirelli, comes from La Scala with Mirella Freni as Mimi and is conducted by Herbert von Karajan. At the Roasted Berry with a special Christmas menu - the price can only be confirmed rather nearer the time for obvious reasons but provisional bookings can be made at the Academy until Friday 14 December or by e-mail to music@gatorzw. co.uk. SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 2008 at 6.00 P.M. : AIDA (DVD) Verdi's famous opera at the Academy (bring your supper!) in a stunning production with hundreds of extras (and several horses!) starring Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick, Placido Domingo and Sherrill Milnes. Booking at the Academy from Monday 7 January. All DVDs will be on the new BIG screen (3.6 x 2.7 metres) and proceeds from all DVD evenings go to the Hudson Fund.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT will be held At the Amphitheatre on Tuesday 11 December at 7.00 p.m.

Rotary are unable to afford an advert in the Chronicle so please tell your friends and try and get a group together to support this worthy cause.

Old Miltonians Club invites all to join us CHRISTMAS PARTY & get together Friday evening 14th DECEMBER from 7.30 p.m.

CASSIM'S Band will be providing their own style of music which has proved VERY popular over the years.

ALL WELCOME!

Bulawayo Motoring Club will be holding the annual Three Hour Endurance Race on Saturday 15 December 2007, at the Breedon Everard Raceway, Falls Road.

Drivers from South Africa, Botswana, Harare and Bulawayo will be competing in the biggest racing event of the year.

Gates open at 9 am. Racing all day. Three Hour race from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Full bar and catering. See you there!!!

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT will be held At the Ampitheatre on 11th December at 7.00 p.m. Rotary are unable to afford an advert in the Chronicle so please tell you friends and try and get a group together to support this worthy cause.

4) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES

7) BULAWAYO NEWS

Almost new HP Laptop stolen from a locked boot.

Large reward offered

Please phone 0912779301 or reply to ec@netconnect. co.zw

We the Rotary Club of Bulawayo, constantly fundraise to assist people in need. We are holding our Annual Carols By Candle Light on Tuesday 11th December 2007 at 7pm for 7.30pm at the Amphitheatre in the Park. Entrance Fee is $200,000.00 for Adults and $100,000.00 for Children.

Whitestone School to be thanked so much for all the good you do for the Community especially for our Oldies. Your quiet good deed was spotted yesterday and your Driver was so amazingly caring and courteous with our Oldies !!

Telephone charges - December, 2007 (+15% tax) Local Calls Peak Off Peak (4 mins) per 3 mins. $ 31,372.00 $ 31,372.00 Trunk calls per minute 20 - 40 km $ 13,266.00 $ 9,950.00 40 - 80 km $ 13,930.00 $ 10,447.00 80 - 130 km $ 14,627.00 $ 10,970.00 130 - 240 km $ 15,357.00 $ 11,518.00 240 - 280 km $ 16,125.00 $ 11,518.00 over 480 km $ 16,932.00 $ 12,699.00 Landline to Mobile - per minute. Econet $ 30,311.00 $ 28,795.00 Telecel $ 29,930.00 $ 28,434.00 Net One $ 31,551.00 $ 29,973.00 Sub Region S.A. per minute Fixed $ 17,466.00 $ 16,593.00 Mobile $ 29,978.00 $ 28,477.00 International per minute. Group 1 $ 95,987.00 $ 91,197.00 Group 2 $103,423.00 $ 98,241.00 Group 3 $168,968.00 $160,469.00 Internet $ 12,550.00 $ 9,360.00 Inmarsat $545,595.00 $518,541.00

VERITY AMM - To avoid confusion, please note that the insertion in the last MM did not originate from me and in any case Verity Amm is attached to Coronation Cottages and not Garden Park. I am pleased to be able to say that at this stage volunteers are able to cope with the preparation and serving of the soups from within the Complex.

Juliet Rickwood Chairman, Verity Amm Senior Citizen Centre.

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. We have some lovely gifts for sale: a basketball board, net and ball, a new car fridge, a new TV magnifying screen, dolls, hand made teddy bears, Christmas trees, decorations and re conditioned cards. Reduced prices on Christmas decorations from 17 December. Why not pop in and browse. We have an urgent appeal from our kennels for old newspapers.

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

Dear Morning Mirror Staff. Thank you all for the wonderful contacts that we have made through your Morning Mirror over the past year. we greatly appreciate the help and support that we have received, and old friends that we have again made contacts with, as far as the Uk. Please continue the good work. Please continue our adverts for help.. We look forward to hearing from others, who are clearing out their homes over the holidays. and all items of clothing, furniture, old bottles plastic and glass, kitchen utensils etc are sold and the monies go towards helping our many terminally ill cancer patients. Please contact Peggy Schonken, Bulawayo Island Hospice Telephone 77972. A special thanks to those who sponsor our nurses. We wish you all a merry Christmas and a brighter New year.

ISLAND HOSPICE

QUEEN MARY HOUSE

With all the power cuts we are experiencing we are desperately trying to source two new or second hand gas stoves. If anyone is selling second hand or knows where we can get new please can you call us.

Thanks so much. Maureen Harrison/Mrion Macdonald 200205

Any insect getting into one's ear is irritating. If you put any oil into the ear this will kill it almost immediately

S.R.N.S NEEDED

Trained nursing sisters are needed at Edith Duly Nursing home either casual or permanent, good working conditions, greatly improved pay scale.

e mail ednh@zol.co. zw or phone Matron Brewster or Matron Makuyana on 205769.

St Josephs House for Boys

Can anyone tell me what happened to the St Josephs House for Boys ? Thank you

e mail magskriel@mac. com

Guardian Angels of Edith Duly Nursing Home this week

PETRA PRIMARY SCHOOL

TRISH FEN (IN MEMORY OF HER MOTHER)

LES AND CRAIG HUNT LOBELS BREAD MIKE HOWARD AND BANCROFT NEIL MRS KELLY JACQUI AD PETE STEWART THE GIDEONS TIMBERLAND HAMARA FARM THE FURYS O. CONOLLY AND COMPANY AUDREY EDINGTON MONARCH STEEL ANDREA AND DAVE ANTHONY LORNA RILEY ANGIE AND ANDY ROTARY CLUB OF BULAWAYO SOUTH JANE MCDERMOTT AND LEILA HUNT FALCON COLLEGE COMMUNITY YVONNE THOMPSON MARTIN AND COLLEEN REDFERN KEITH AND TISH BOWIE MANIE FROM GEES MRS HUTCHINGS

Durawall support pillars. Urgently required to re-inforce collapsing durawall,Contact Brian McDowell at Garden Park Tel 230586

Email Address garpark@gator. co.zw garpark@gatorzw. co.uk

Barn (European) Swallows at How Mine

The Barn Swallows are back in enormous numbers! They have returned to their roost at How Mine where they will - hopefully - sleep until their departure north in early April. Last time they left on the 14th April, without any warning, they just upped and went to where they felt the grass was greener - it probably was - and not one soul was left behind to winter here. After spending the northern summer doing their stuff - sitting on eggs and rearing the kids - the first mob (including their kids) got back to How Mine on 3 October since when the numbers have built up dramatically to what is probably now their peak . It looks as though there are twice as many as there were before because all the trees on both sides of the river are heaving with twittering bodies!

The original informal view point had to be moved, so the Matabeleland branch of BirdLife Zimbabwe has completed the production and installation of directional signs to show you where the view point is now located. This gives a very attractive wide-open view of the birds arriving from various directions. And there are two explanatory signs on migration and the Swallows' predators at the view point itself. A very pleasant way to spend an evening is to arrive at the roost around 5.30-6.00 pm with your chair, nibbles and sundowners and watch the uncountable millions of Swallows swirling far up into the air, ducking and diving to avoid being nabbed by falcons, hawks and eagles, while awaiting their turn to swoosh down and into the trees. Our Swallow Warden, Mr Laften Tembo, is there to assist and give you an explanatory leaflet.

Or you could try something different. A group of Bulawayans recently went out in the early morning hours to watch the swallows depart - another ballgame altogether and even more noisy and dramatic! The Swallows take off in controlled order, at high speed and low altitude, right over your head, to disperse to their various feeding grounds. It is interesting that none remain to feed in the roost area. The thing to do is to arrive at the view point at about 4.30 am when you will find them already fidgeting and twittering in the trees, impatient for the onset of dawn and their departure! Our 'Bulawayo' Barn Swallows do us proud - they provide a wonderful spectacle which we hope everyone will enjoy.

You may like to know that the long forgotten tradition of letter writing is effective and usually meets with a response.

For example we wrote a letter to the council regarding the ring barked tree at Hartsfield and elicited a response and some action.

We also wrote to Council on potholes that were particularly bad quoting 2 streets and, within a short space of time, both were fully repaired by Council.

My father use to always say "you get the service you demand and the Government you deserve". S.S.

GET YOUR COPY OF BULAWAYO'S SOCIAL CALENDAR

E MAIL

KIRSTY

Ad's

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Young ones getting bored and restless ?? Send them for 3 hours Fun Art and Crafts. X-Mas decorations, glitter balls, stars, angels,cards etc. All materials supplied (including eats and drinks).

2 pm - 5 pm Thursday 13th December and Friday 14th Dec.

$ 2 million per student (students should wear OLD clothes). Phone Bettica 245319

THE TEAK RETREAT EXQUISITE TEAK FURNITURE OF UNMATCHED QUALITY AT FACTORY PRICES! WE ALSO DO CUSTOM MADE FURNITURE !!! Plus curios & home decor accessories you cannot do without ! WE HAVE MOVED TO THE RIVER CAFÉ OFF 12TH AVE EXTENSION Contact: Donna (011 404 401) or Richard (011 217 216) E-Mail: teakretreat@ mweb.co.zw

12) MISCELLANEOUS

THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF GEES FRUIT AND VEGETABLES TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH ALL CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU ALL IN THE FUTURE.

CONTACT US FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS ORDERS BY TELEPHONING US O 67013 / 68209 FAX NUMBER 68209 AND E MAIL

Sunflower Babiez Daycare

Sunflower Babiez is a new Daycare opening in January 2008

We have a large range of activities to cater for your 18 month old up to 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 We have created a safe environment for toddlers to do the above, and are looking forward to the many children to come in. Justine : 0912261016 / 257646 Raquel : 011617043 / 250829 sunflowerbabiez@ yahoo.com

Advert:

Brand new, boxed, and sealed HP PRINTERS FOR SALE

Hp Laserjet Printers: 1018 - R1700; 1020 - R2200; 1022 - R2700 Hp Officejet Printer 4355 (5-in-1) - R1900

Printers sold with USB cables. Contact Marjorie on (09)241036 or 0912440047

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

WATER TANKS INSTALLED PHONE 474031 023406318 79996

KIGELIA

The development of this product took some 18 months and included the services of a French Nose who spent several months in Zimbabwe to develop the unique fragrances that relate to the fragrances of the African Wilderness.

The loofahs used in the soaps, grow wild off the tender clinging vine - the luffa aegyptiaca - in the lowveld and the Zambezi Valley. They are handpicked by villagers who live in these remote areas, and are delivered to us from as far as 500kms by various modes of transport.

The loofahs are then sun dried, peeled, washed, de-seeded and dried again. Hand selection takes place in selecting the correct size loofah to fit the mould. The soap is made using high percentages of natural oils which are poured over each loofah. We wait for the soaps to set and then each is individually removed from the mould and trimmed and polished by hand. The wrapping and packing process takes place by hand. We believe that this is what makes our product so unique - you really have a piece of Africa in your hands. Enjoy our products they are naturally a part of Africa. At present the range consists of: - Loofah Soaps Glycerine Soaps Exotic Bath Soaks Sugar Bath Cubes Endangered Guest Soaps Not forgetting our unique Earthchild Eau de Parfum Which come in six exciting African inspired fragrances - Zambezi Wild Berry - Zambezi Rain Forest - Marula and Jojoba Oil - Baobab and Tea Tree Oil - Rose Oil and Apricot -----soon to be replaced by African Love flower. - Savannah Aloe

Please shop early for Christmas.

In stock: Occasion tables in Oak and burmese teak, including Yellow wood table and Oak Victorian dining table. Adam Bede T.V. cabinet Beautiful Imbuia Display Cabinet. Porcelain Dolls. Lovely champagne and wine glasses. David Shepherd Pictures, Mirrors, Tupperware. New in boxes, toasters, kettles, steam irons, snackwich maker. Ornaments. Elna sewing machine. Lots of other items too numerous to mention.

Tel: Cell 0912370504 A/H 23693l ---------- Private boarding required for form 3 boy, from Vic Falls, starting Jan. Will be attending Petra High. If you can help please contact Carol White 011-212580

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

TELEPHONE DONOVAN CREMER 011601176 OR HOME 243019

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

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.

Household and personal effects .

For all your exports worldwide:- All House hold effects, immigration shipments , crating and Packing, Air and sea-freight 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

WANTED: Do you have your grandmothers/ mothers/aunts fashion from the 50's 60's or 70's and early 80's hanging in the back of your wardrobe gathering dust? I'm looking for donations or will pay cash for old vintage clothes, shoes, jewellery, accessories, dress patterns, suits, hats, gloves, belts, bags etc from the, 1950's, 1960's & 1970's. Any size!!! Must be in good or mendable condition. Happy to negotiate a price or donation to your favourite charity and to pick up what you have. If you dont have the time to rummage through that old box of memories just call me and I'll do it. Phone or sms 011219149 / (09) 244520 or email shairhu@yahoo. co.uk

DESIGNER CLOTHING FOR SALE

Latest ranges in JEEP, LIZAARD AND ROXY. T Shirts and 3/4 pants for ladies. Golfers, collar shirts, sleeveless T Shirts, denim longs and shorts and other shorts for men.

Give a designer item of clothing for Christmas gifts.

Please phone Bulawayo 236380

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

--------- 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 till end sept

FOR SALE:

PETROL @ R8 per litres or US$1.25 PER LITRE Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor(Llyods Pharmacy) @ 25 pounds/ R350 HP & Compaq Laptop Batteries @ R1 500 each HP & Compaq Laptop Chargers R550 each

Contact Stha on 263-9-285360/ 0912 969 350 or Letty on 011 638 738

peanut butter and chickens for sale - contact martha on 0912 937 983 or 886778

baby clothing for sale (3 months - 24 months) 8 calvert ave bradfield between 1 - 2 pm or call 0912 988 034

mazoe for sale call 0912 956 057

dunlop grand trek 270/70/16C imported from sa... call 011 761 963 or 0912 976 654

EXQUISITE TEAK FURNITURE OF UNMATCHED QUALITY AT FACTORY PRICES! Plus curios & home décor accessories you cannot do without ! E-Mail: teakretreat@ mweb.co.zw

ROSE VALLEY CHRISTMAS HAMS ... SMOKED OR SALTED...PHONE 78619 OR 0912861535 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER...ORDERS TO BE PLACED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

ROSE VALLEY ALSO HAS SOME EXCELLENT "SUPERS" IN ALL CUTS OF BEEF FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. TELEPHONE 78619 NOW !!

RACING SNAKE CYCLES & TOY TECH ZW are moving to 63 Heyman rd Suburbs. operating from Mon 10th. 8am - 4pm mon- fri which means there will be an OPENING SALE with SPECIALS! Lovely TOY agency so lots of Christmas goodies for you to get for the kids. Not to forget all the bikes and accessories we have in stock! contact Gareth -011202166 or Karen 011613614.

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH YOUR WATER

Then you need to come and see the New Range of Domestic Water Filters that we have to offer at Bateman Water Zimbabwe.

Description Application FH 4 200BL 10" Housing Filter Housing 10'' Countertop Unit Countertop Housing Filter Cartridges PAC-10 10" Activated Carbon Wound Cartridge Filters Dirt, Rust and Improves Taste P10-100MC 10" Wound Cartridge Filters Dirt and Rust Ultracarb OBE Cartridge Bacteria ,Cysts,Chemicals, Heavy Metals,Taste Odour, Dirt and Rust Melltblown 10" Cartridge Filters Dirt and Rust Scale Stopper Filter as well as Suspends Hard Water Crystals Recharge (For Descaler) Crystals Recharge (For Descaler) Desaclers (Includes Housing and Crystals) Suspends Hard Water Case Klorman Cartridges (Cartridges 16 /case only) Chlorination Klorman Housing Chlorination

We also have Water Treatment Sachets in stock capable of treating 20 Litres of Water at a time. These sachets have been extensively used by both the United States Army and UNICEF. Please Note: Our Office will be closed from Monday 17th December 2007 to Friday 11th January 2008 inclusive, should you require any additional / replacement filters cartridges during this period please could you ensure you contact us prior to these dates. We thank you for your support and wish all our Customers a Very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting the undersigned or come in and see us at the following address Bateman Water Zimbabwe Suite 703 7th Floor Pioneer House Cnr 8th Avenue / Fife Street Bulawayo Phone : (263) 9 60374 / 60438 Fax : (263) 9 884235 Cell : (263) 91 223 6326 e-mail : bwwds@zol.co. zw Many thanks Wayne de Swardt PROJECTS ENGINEER BWT ZIMBABWE

GEES FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ARE OFFERING A TEN PERCENT DISCOUNT TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS EVERY SUNDAY FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2007

PLEASE SUPPORT GEES AS THEY ALWAYS SUPPORT EDITH DULY NURSING HOME.

GOD BLESS YOU MANIE AND STAFF.

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

WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT ZIMBABWE (WEZ) SHOP

We have some new stock in for Christmas. including children's toys and puzzles. Also nature-related video tapes and books, including children's wildlife books and puzzles. Other items include mugs with WEZ logo, items of Amadaka pottery, including vases and mugs with wildlife designs. Also some calendars and diaries, which will be available about Friday December 14th.

The shop is located inside the TV Sales & Hire store on Fife St. between 10th and 11th.

Shop Phone 77309 Closed for lunch 12:00 - 12:30 Proceeds help support wildlife projects including our Hwange Water Supply Project, maintaining water at 11 pans.

Baby Items For Sale :

* "Steam Steriliser (Baby Farlin)

for sterilising baby bottles and teats.

* White Baby Bath with built in seat (fits over the main bath) * Camp Cot (Little Anchor) with Bassinet Navy Blue with Puppies and Cot Mobile * Snugli Baby Carrier (up to 11kg) * Various baby clothes. * Covered Changing Foam Mattress * Baby Farlin Nappy Bag Phone Debbie Liddle 78462-3 or 66893

Housewives - Deciding what to buy bubby this christmas

Suggestions rechargeable lanterns - for camping rechargeable screwdrivers mini engraving kit various battery charges - for boat batteries etc. H/Duty mini car compressor 2ton trolley Jack - Vehicle timing light

For all your tooling needs contact us Tel: 280576 Cell: 091 222 7359 - mactech@gator. co.zw

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

6 Embroidery Machines for Sale BROTHER AND TAJIMA

Machines do not have cap frames (except for Brother). Various frame sizes are available. Machines are all currently in production in Cape Town. Also Available Perfecta Scallop cutting machine (manual) 10000 neg Calcomp A0 Digitising tablet 10000 neg NB. Prices are ex vat and ex works All reasonable offers will be considered : embroid@iafrica. com

Susan's Beauty Parlour For all your beauty requirements; Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, Tinting, G5 Massage, Cellulite Massage, Therapeutic massage. Contact:0912857376/ 011915611

Now open

L. G. Harrison-Byo.

Dealers in Fine Arms & Ammunition

Do you have any firearms you would like to dispose of? Are you looking for any firearms, ammunition or accessories? Do you have any firearm related problems that need attention? We will handle anything firearm related, for the best deals and service contact us. Preemesh-0912 301 628 Abdul-0912 851 964 or 011 649 990 or call National Tested Seeds on 79634, 63323/4 or 75544 and ask for either of us for the best service. Alternatively you can e-mail me on preemesh@doolabh. com

Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles

9) VEHICLES Car for sale Peugeot 306 XRi 1.8 for sale in Bulawayo 2001 model 122,000 kms 1.8 ltr engine 65ltr fuel tank Serviced every 10,000kms Very fuel economical Contact San James on 011 864 406 / 09 - 230 364

FOR SALE: VERY RELIABLE AND FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLE

TOYOTA SPRINTER(1991) 130 000 KMS PRICE : USD 4000(EQUIVALENT) CONTACT: FRANCIS/ROSIE/ BEN ON 0912413972(3) or 0838202 EMAIL: tank-zw@hotmail. com

THUNDERBIRD FOR SALE

Thunderbird on trailer with winch, shocks and almost new tyres comprising:-

175HP Johnson 1999 in excellent condition 54LB 24 V Evinrude Bass Motor 3 x Batteries 4 Blade SS Performance Prop Hydraulic Stearing 2 x Lowrance x 65 Depth Finders Bilge Pump and Automatic Bilge Pump Usual Live Wells 90 litre built in fuel tank Boat Cover

One owner since new Any test invited Smoothest riding Thunderbird around - drives like a Cadillac with attitude.... Only selling due to upgrade of later model boat and motor. Serious enquiries only. Tel Bulawayo 63804/76889 TOM OXDEN-WILLOWS

Isuzu KB200 single cab bakkie with canopy, long-range fuel tank, bull bars, tow hitch, etc. Immaculate condition, Price US$10000. Call 011-800562 or 011-606666

Toyota Camry for sale. Immaculate condition.1999 model,2.2L engine with E.F.I 90359km genuine mileage. Automatic with full house and service history.

US10 000.00.

Please call 465441-3 or 091 2 278 654

Mazda 323, and Isuzu Trooper and a motorised yacht for sale. Would any interested persons please contact Peter Jacobs on telephone, CapeTown 021 6716486 or email him on petejacobs@eject. co.za

ADVERT 1. Car for sale Peugeot 306 XRi 1.8 for sale in Bulawayo 2001 model 122,000 kms 1.8 ltr engine 65ltr fuel tank Serviced every 10,000kms Very fuel economical Contact San James on 011 864 406 / 09 - 230 364

Employment

11) SITUATIONS VACANT A position has become available in a growing safari operation as a relief manager. Requirements:

· Mature person aged 30+ · Highly motivated, prepared to work the hours of the hospitality trade · Has a background in marketing or sales · Has a hotel/management degree or has experience in this field · Be diligent in finances, office administration and has ability to work under pressure, with a sense of humour · Has traceable references · Applicant must be available immediately

Please apply, giving your telephone contact details to : Sharon@amalindacoll ection.co. zw

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ***** BOOKKEEPER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER to Balance Sheet urgently required to busy and profitable organisation, with Head Office in Bulawayo.

Mature and well experienced lady or gent to start a.s.a.p. if suitably qualified.

Top package offered to the right person.

Phone 011283273 (8am to 4:30 pm)

VACANCY: QUALIFIED MECHANIC required to run a workshop on a busy farm in Matabeleland North.

*Applicants must have a sound knowledge and long-term, hands-on experience in the servicing, maintaining and repairing of a wide diversity of vehicles and equipment.

*The incumbent will be responsible for the supervising and development of workshop staff and tractor drivers.

*Administrative work would include the timely procurement of inputs and spares, ensuring on-farm stocks and minimal downtime of vehicles and equipment. *The ability to operate a lathe would be an advantage. *The position is available immediately. Very competitive remuneration and fringe benefits are commensurate with the job. If you feel that you meet the requirements, send your CV and traceable references to: The Advertiser, Box 1288, Bulawayo. or email: pevans@mweb. co.zw or Phone: 085-309

58 year old gentleman seeks position in the new year - admin/sales orientated, team player, good with people skills, self motivated by goals, targets and K.R.A.'s. If interested please phone: land line - 242537 cell - 011-60512 e-mail - clibon@comone. co.zw

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR AN EXPERIENCED COOK (QUALIFICATIONS NOT NECESSARY) IN NEW, UNIQUE COFFEE SHOP IN BULAWAYO APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE. APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENTABLE. COMPETITIVE SALARY. CONTACT 65181.

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR AN EXPERIENCED COFFEE SHOP SUPERVISOR IN NEW, UNIQUE COFFEE SHOP IN BULAWAYO HOTEL SCHOOL TRAINING A DEFINITE PLUS. APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE. APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENTABLE. COMPETITIVE PACKAGE. CONTACT 65181.

"Does anyone know of a good gardening service. I am desperately looking for one that can work once a week at my house, to do general gardening and cleaning up. Please e mail me on leonora@llmining. co.zw or phone on 78462."

VACANCY Mitchell Auto, a company based in Musina, South Africa, is looking for a qualified motor mechanic to join our team. Minimum qualifications for this position include petrol & diesel mechanics as well as various farm equipment. Applications from interested parties can be sent either by post to P O Box 943, Musina, 0900 or by e-mail to info@mitchellauto. co.za.

Interviews will start in January 2008!

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us on +27 (0)15-534-2801

2) Furniture manufacturing company looking for Maintenance Manager & personnel. Must have experience with fitting & maintenance of electric motors. Good salary. Must be fluent in English. Shona/Ndebele a plus. Only genuine, loyal applicants need apply. Tel: 64011 / 64849 / 011 217 216 E mail: sandoa@mweb. co.zw

3) Urgently looking for Receptionist to start a.s.a.p. Must have good computer knowledge. Fair salary. Must be fluent in English. Shona/Ndebele a plus. Please contact: Tel: 64011 / 64849 / 011 217 216 E mail: sandoa@mweb. co.zw

4) Need intelligent, well presented sales lady for a retail furniture shop. Mornings only. Good salary. Must be fluent in English. Shona/Ndebele a plus. Please contact: Tel: 64011 / 64849 / 011 217 216 E mail: teakretreat@ mweb.co.zw

For Sale

"SEWING MACHINE FOR SALE !!

Elna Overlocker Swiss design Brand new, still sealed in the box, priced at the equivalent of R10,500.00 but am asking for the equivalent of R9,500.00

phone: 882633

REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE

In excellent condition, a Capri refrigerator model CR 340. Offers?? Contact Terri on 011 631 231 or 233363 (mornings only) or 243291 (after 5:00pm) to arrange viewing.

Engine Oil for Sale

SAE 40 API SG CF - MULTI GRADE FOR PETROL /DIESEL INCLUDING TURBO VEHICLES.SABS / API SPECS. 10 X 210LTR DRUM Contact : Daniel 011 420841 / 09 64949

For Sale Please Phone 011 601 063; 62313 ( am )

50x30 cm Hard Suitcase Lockable on Wheels New R400 Coleman cooler box new R300 Large original oil painting framed by Wilcox water/rocks scenery R300 Flippers Size 5-7 good condition R70 Cycle Helmet child 12 and under good condition R70 Computor games never used Payback Terrorist Takedown R60 Lord of the Rings The Return of the King R60 3x assorted steel shelving offers Steel Tool cupboard Offers 2x old steel trunks Offers Camping waterproof duvet in own carry bag Offers

COMPUTER FOR SALE 15'' Samsung Sync-Master 591s Monitor,Multimedia Computer System, C Drive - 9.56GB, D Drive - 27.7GB System Information - Microsoft Windows XP, Professional, Version 2002,Service Pack 1,Computer: Intel (R),Celeron (R) CPU 2.40 GHz,120 MB of RAM Floppy Drive, Speakers, USB Modem,Samsung DVD R/RW Drive, Samsung CD R/RW Drive PLEASE CALL 011 881 464

8 Piece Imbuia Ball & Call Dining Room Suite in good condition. Tel : Keith Markham on 60169 or cell no. 011411952.

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

FOR SALE I am selling a satellite dish the bigger one, I think its 1.2 or 1.5 metres in diameter for only $45 million onco also a gate intercom offers. Tel 011 419 342 or 0912 898 507.

FOR SALE

Office Desk (1.5x08.m) with 3 drawers

2 sets golf clubs with bags

Stainless steel kitchen sink (single bowl) 1,6 x 0.46m Husky body building bench with 1 x long bar, 2 short bars, 14 collars, plus the following weights 2 x 20kg, 2 x 9kg, 2x7kg, 4x4kg,, 4x2kg and 4x1kg Weightlifters belt, Size M Quarter size snooker table (by Atlas Co of London) with accessories. Sensible cash offers please. Phone 242081 or 011 430 719

Icing cutters, filigree cutters and biscuit cutters for sale

Contact Ann 09 212070

Houses/Flats/Offices

8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES "Wanted - Premises to rent for Doctors Surgery

Preferably S. Parirenyatwa / J Tongogara Will consider anywhere.

Contact: Dr Dixon / Tracy 61632 / 61633"

Houses/ Flats For Sale Flat for sale in Ascot - Arlington Court Bachelor Flat Fourth Floor. Available immediately Only decent genuine offers will be considered, No Dealers For viewing Call Debbie 011413002

Farm wanted by ex-Zim wanting to return. All areas considered. No problem if occupied. Also wanting reasonably priced house in Harare. Please email me: francis.lyn@ gmail.com

House for Sale

Three bedroom, two bathroom, fully furnished house, on koppie site in Burnside for sale. Owners are pensioners both in their late 80`s and who have relocated to their children in Cape Town, for health reasons.

Would any interested persons please contact their son Peter Jacobs on telephone, CapeTown 021 6716486 or email him on petejacobs@eject. co.za

Petra High School teacher with a 10 year old child is looking for a flat to rent. Please contact Christine on 091 2 258 783. Thank you.

Accommodation Needed: Family of 4 require a house to rent urgently. Please contact Ged or Rene Young: 0912 313943/0912 269272 Thank you.

Accommodation needed

Do you need an honest, reliable tenant for your valuable property?

Single mother with two teenage daughters recently returned to Bulawayo, urgently seeks accommodation.

I am a keen gardner and would look after your property as if it were my own. Any area but preferably Famona (or close to town). A cottage would be ideal but would be prepared to share house (rent and expenses). Please contact Marie c/o Karl & Denise Hurry at: Home: 470972 Cell: 011 213 607 email: karden @ mweb to co.zw

House or cottage wanted to rent from I March or before by responsible lady. Please tel 66941 during working hours

Pets

BOER BULL'S

2 x Male Boer Bull puppies for sale. 6 weeks old and have been inoculated.

Call for more details.

Nigel 0912 348 958 or 219255 Cath 011 430 930

Other
10 a) SEEKING FRIENDS

Trying to locate an old friend "RON TOLLEY" of Bulawayo stayed with his sister and brother in law (surname of Williams), Ron was married to Sonja, would really like to get in touch with them, anyone with info on how we can get hold of them, please, thanks Eric and Michelle (michelle.lipscombe@ eskom.co. za)

Hi, im looking for my best friend Eleni once again. I had her contact numbers but unfortunately my phone was stolen. I have heard that she has relocated once again and would desperately like to get in touch with her.

Please anyone with information contact me on 091 2 736 368 or 091 2 351 074. (MEGAN)

Wanted

10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED

Need to go to Harare but short on petrol? Woman with two children needs to get to Harare on December 16 and return on the afternoon/evening of the 17th. Will pay the petrol if you'll give her a lift. Call Elinor at 241839.

Hello, I am looking for a lift to polokwane or joburg for a female varsity student in and around the following dates

16 - 20 dec and then from 3 - 5 jan

any help is appreciated many thanks Pam Thomas (tel: 240157)

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

I am looking for some one who cuts and polishes natural and semi precious gemstones. Please could any one who can do this contact me A.S.A.P.

Lisa 0912 333 921

TAI CHI

Will anyone with some knowledge of TAI CHI please phone me at 241727.

Coins and Notes

Would anyone kindly E-mail me value or offers on the following coins and notes.

Great Britain = Copper one Penny of 1885, 1896, 1903, 1913, 1915, 1916, 1920, 1927, 1928 & 1935. Copper Half Penny 1895, 1911, 1918 Fair Condition (Roman Type Soldier/Chariot on one side and Queen Victoria, King Edward & King George etc on the Other also 1926, and 1942 Farthing

East Africa 10cents of 1911, 1921, 1924 British West Africa - One Shilling 1947 Fid : DEF: Ind: imp: (India?) One Shilling 1902, 1920, 1948, Two Shilling 1948 and 1914 Half Crown. New Zealand Tickey 3d 1934 Southern Rhodesia Half Penny's Silver 1934, 1938, 1939 One Penny's Silver 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941 etc. One Penny's Copper 1947-1960's Tickey's 3d, Sixpence 6d, One Shilling, Two Shilling, Dates from 192-1951 Rhodesia + Nyasaland Half Crowns 1955 Southern Rhodesia = Crown 1953 (Cecil Rhodes) South Africa = 5 Shilling 1947 + 1952 Zambia = 5 Shilling 1965 Notes South Africa 2 Rand (Light Blue in Color) Van Riebeck face and Lion emblem on reverse side 5, 20 & 50 Rand Note (Van Reibeck Face), Stals as R/Bank Gov. Mozambique 1 & 10 Escudo of 1941, 1943 2$ 50 of 1941 Rhodesia One Pound Note one, two & ten Dollar Notes Medals Royal Visit (King & Qween) 1947 = Union of SA Rhodesia = Cecil John Rhodes Britain - George 1914-1918 Southern Rhodesia 1939-1945 (World war) South Africa 1/4d Quarter Penny 1928, 1942 3d Tickey 1932, 1942, 1938, 1945 1/2c and 1 cent of 1960's E-mail: mactech@gator. co.zw

WANTED:

Two dog kennels suitable for Labrador-sized dogs. Please contact Craig on 0912 951 977 or 244385, or Hayley on 0912 357 466 or 473008-11.

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