May a Blessed Peace be with you all in the New Year
May you have the courage to pursue your dreams
Love to fill your heart
And light to lead your way.
2) WEEKLY WATER WATCH
I thought that what I did in my flat in BYO may be of assistance to some of the DIY
enthusiasts in their endeavours to save water.
I took a piece of GI 3/4" pipe and cut it into two lengths of 2 m. I welded a T piece of
550mm at one end of each length and then hinged the remaining ends together by slotting
the one and flattening the other. Then drilled a 6mm hole through the two pipes ends and
fitted a 6mm veranda bolt to form the hinge. The pipes should be bent so that the hinge
area is curved over the top. This will allow the bucket to hang under the hinge without
touching the piping. Just check the height between the top of the bath side and the
ceiling. Some ceilings may be a bit of a tight fit if the pipes are too long.
This is able to straddle the bath across top to bottom leaving the hinge at the apex approx
mid bath. A 20 litre plastic bucket has a large area at the top and when hung under the
hinge on a hook it will be easily filled. Baths with the wall only at the tap end will need a
slight modification at the open end. This will require two brackets to hook over the inside
edge to hold the piping in place. I used old garden hose cut into short lengths to push
over the horizontal sections of pipe to protect the bath surface from scratches.
The plastic overflow outlet/inlet on the modern toilets are easily available and will serve to
make an outlet from the centre of the bucket bottom. Onto the plastic outlet I fitted a GI
1/2" socket and then a nipple. Then a ball cock and another nipple. Onto the bottom
nipple the shower rose is fitted. Voila, a shower which showers my wife and I comfortably
and has water to spare.
Best regards ,
Dug Dugmore.
3) NOTICES
ZARMANI EVENTS
COUPLE OF THE YEAR CONTEST 2008
OPENS 21 DEC 2007 CLOSES 31 JANUARY 2008
FANTASTIC PRIZES TO BE WON
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ENTERING PLEASE CONTACT
KIRSTY ALEXANDER 09-246990/0912- 323307/KIRSTY@ PAKENHAM. ORG
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
BIRDLIFE ZIMBABWE, MATABELELAND BRANCH
will be held on
SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2008 AT 10.30 AM
email Julia
dalia@netconnect. co.zw
for more detals
PAB presents Verdi's Aida (DVD) at the Academy, Bulawayo on Saturday 12
January at 6.30 pm.
Verdi's famous opera will be shown in a stunning production from the Met
with hundreds of extras (and several horses!) but, most important, wonderful
singing. The cast includes Aprile Millo, Dolora Zajick (thrilling as
Amneris!), Placido Domingo and Sherrill Milnes and the opera is conducted by
James Levine.
Booking at the Academy from Monday 7 January, programme/tickets $500 000.00.
Aida is quite a long opera (just under two-and-three- quarter hours in this
performance) so there will be a supper interval - bring your own, of course!
PAB & The Academy present a series of Lunchtime Talks and Early Evening DVDs
(16, 23, 30 January, 6, 13, 20, 27 February)
There will be a series of talks and DVDs at the Academy every Wednesday
alternating between lunchtime and early evening. Lunchtime will be talks by
Peter Rollason or Michael Bullivant (and others in due course) under the
general heading of "Having Fun with Music" and the early evening DVDs will
feature the whole cycle of Mahler Symphonies during the first and second
terms. The January/February sessions are as follows:
Wednesday 16 January at 1.10 Mahler, A Personal Introduction :
Michael Bullivant
Wednesday 23 January at 5.30 Mahler: Symphony No.1
Wednesday 30 January at 1.10 Piano Nonsense : Peter Rollason
Wednesday 6 February at 5.30 Mahler: Symphony No.2
Wednesday 13 February at 1.10 Having Fun with Music
Wednesday 20 February at 5.30 Mahler: Symphony No.3
Wednesday 27 February at 1.10 Having Fun with Music
The symphonies will be conducted by Leonard Bernstein, mainly with the
Vienna Philharmonic orchestra though the Resurrection Symphony was recorded
in Ely Cathedral with the London Symphony Orchestra. Admission for the
whole
of the first term (five talks and five DVDs) will be $2 000 000.00 and
single sessions $200 000.00 in January but rising each month. Season
tickets from the Academy from 7 January. All proceeds from the talks and
DVDs will go to the Hudson Fund. Talks will be in Room 25, DVDs in the
Sibson Hall.
Zimbabwe Academy of Music presents Harmony for Humanity on Friday 18 and
Saturday 19 January.
In conjunction with the U.S.Embassy and in memory of Daniel Pearl, the
Academy presents two hour-long concerts compered by Albert Nyathi and
featuring students and other local performers including the ZAM Marimba
Band, the Pasichigare Mbira Ensemble, Mkande Mbakumba Drum and Dance, the
Afro Jazz Guitar Trio, Susan Moyo (guitar and voice), Brian Hartman
(guitar), Nathaniel Ngwenya (guitar), Gamila Elmaadawy (voice), Savannah
Plaskitt (violin), Christopher Mkhize (recorder), Lauren Meikle (flute),
Shirley Jerrard (oboe), Rosemary Green (piano) and Jill Wild (piano).
The first concert will take place on Friday 18 January at the National
Gallery at 5.30 pm. and the second on Saturday 19 January at Mpopoma High
School at 2.00 pm. No admission charge but donations will be welcome!
PAB presents Cristina Granero (flute), Yuki Matsushima (piano) at the
Academy on Thursday 31 January at 7.30 p.m.
This concert is in association with the Spanish Embassy and full details
will be announced shortly but booking will open at the Academy on Wednesday
16 January and the concert will be the first of the 2008 subscription
series. Subscriptions can be paid at the Academy up to and including 12
JANUARY at the special rate of $10 000 000 for the whole year.
PETITION TO SAVE TUSKER
Tusker (or Dustbin as he is also known), is the resident Charara elephant.
With his peaceful antics of raiding bins and braais he is a legend and a
great favorite of tourists and locals alike. We don't want to lose him.
There has been an attempt to relocate Tusker in the past which didn't
quite
go according to plan and when Johnny Rodriguez (Zimbabwe Conservation Task
Force) went to National Parks Headquarters and told them what had
transpired, they showed compassion for Tusker and agreed that he can
remain
in Kariba. They won't shoot him as long as he doesn't hurt anyone;
however,
there are conditions to this reprieve. It was agreed that the reason
Tusker
has become so habituated to humans is because people feed the wild
animals.
There are signs in every National Park in the country, including Kariba,
prohibiting the feeding of wild animals but there are people who ignore
this.
Tusker, through no fault of his own has become used to people and he has
learnt that where humans are present, he will find food. We are extremely
concerned about this because we have heard several stories of people
feeding
him and by feeding him; those people are inadvertently condemning him to
death. Although he has never killed anyone, he has been classified as a
"problem animal".
After his recent behavior over the 2007 Charara New Years weekend it has
been decided that Tusker should be shot. This tragic event will be taking
place on the 7th January, 2008.
If you would like to find out more
Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force - galorand@mweb. co.zw
7) BULAWAYO NEWS
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 jewellry, 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
HELP US SHOOT A FILM FOR INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION and enjoy a few hours of
music by the band from King George VI School!!!
We need an enthusiastic
audience for a concert scene being filmed on Friday, January 11, from 6:30
to 9 p.m. at Amakhosi Theatre.
BULAWAYO TRIUMPHS AGAIN
JODIE MCGROARTY DAUGHTER OF ETHEL AND YOUNG JIMMY MCGROARTY, GRAND
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JIMMY AND TERESEA MCGROARTY IS NOW THE TOP FEMALE
DIVER IN THE U.K. HAVING JUST WON A MAJOR DIVING CONTEST IN MANCHESTER !!
UPDATE ON VERITY AMM SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL CENTRE
JANUARY 2008
Where do we start? We face challenges by the day and an ever changing backdrop.
Last year saw a huge turnover of people at the Cottages due to the immense increase in
rents which forced many families to re-think the situation for their `ancients' as our family
insist on calling us. With rents going from Z$3 million to Z$16 million in one jump
making things impossible for many. Some have been repatriated to families out of this
country and others have disappeared one knows not where, which is sad as we were
achieving a feeling of a caring community.
During December many people devoted a considerable amount of their time to laying on
two wonderful parties and tried to include everyone in the complex. Entertainment was
provided and such welcome hampers of South African goodies, like Marmite, flour and
milk powder, etc. were handed out. It seems that everything has now become a luxury.
Reading through letters written way back in 2003 the situation was similar then but has
just become far worse. At that time a loaf of bread was considered expensive at Z$1 000.
Now it is considered expensive at Z$1 million plus! We are now entering the realms of
millions, billions and trillions! I am led to believe one adds on 3 x zero in each case.
How are our septuagenarian, and octogenarian brains supposed to cope with such figures
and small notes in current issue.
We have been able to shield our members to some extent from the frenzies occurring
outside the perimeter where queues existed for the whole of the holidays as people waited
patiently for hours on end to receive a paltry daily allocation which was not enough to
provide the basics for a family let alone something special to mark what has for so many
years been considered an extra special occasion.
As was the current joke, Father Christmas by-passed Bulawayo this year as it was too
smelly! Ten days without water prior to Christmas and nothing since Boxing Day and we
are now 4th January! It is a common sight at the Cottages to see at least one resident
trundling a home made trolley laden with buckets of water from the borehole. This
borehole has been considered strictly not for drinking but how can this be enforced when
nothing is coming from the taps and there s no alternative. This is despite a good
amount of rain over the period but the excuse is no chemicals now. The frequent and
long power cuts do noting to improve the general situation.
At lunchtime on Christmas Eve it was planned to have a nice meal which was to have been
chicken pillau and rice to be followed by fruit salad and a huge treat, ice cream! However,
on arrival it was to a scene of great activity with creamed spinach being prepared with the
luxury of a grilled cheese topping, roast chicken, cooked hams, beetroot, cucumber and
curried beans and a wonderful trifle to follow so it turned out to be a feast indeed and
there was some left for those not otherwise catered for on Christmas day. All this and
lively music too provided by our previous Chairman, Ding Tiatco on his keyboard. This
set the atmosphere for a truly memorable get together.
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the wonderful people in Bulawayo and further afield
who put so much effort in to ensuring that our precious `oldies' did in fact have a
Christmas to remember. So very many people were involved it is difficult to single anyone
out. Not only at Christmas have our members been remembered but we have received
wonderful donations and assistance generally in many ways which have enabled us to
continue to provide two nourishing meals a week and we have been fortunate with
volunteers from within to prepare the meals. Grateful thanks must go to all these, behind
the scenes, people.
A lot of effort was put in to the Carols by Candlelight which was a very enjoyable evening
but poorly attended.
Our very dedicated Administrator and Caretaker feel that they can no longer continue and
we are hoping to engage the services of a couple very soon so that we can ensure the
smooth running of activities for the coming year.
We wish all readers of Morning Mirror and those who prepare this very valuable circular, as
good a year as is humanly possible and ay God bless us all with good health. We can no
longer afford the shortfalls!!
JULIET RICKWOOD
CHAIRMAN - Verity Amm Senior Citizen Centre
BARTLEY BLOCK THANKS YOU
On behalf of the committee, the Friends of Bartley Block, and all the elderly residents,
we would like to express our sincere gratitude and take this opportunity to thank the many
individuals, groups, companies and organisations who supported us in various ways
during this past year 2007. A big thank you to you all.
Allied Printing Co.
Angora Plastics, At the Ready Wholesalers, Avril Pinchen (Alaska),
Mr & Mrs K. Bowe (Australia), BRC Beverage Packaging, Bulawayo Help Network,
Bulawayo Independent Market (Pvt) Ltd., Gerry Buitendach (SA)
Central Baptist Church
Daily Print, Dave and the Mates, Drury Wickman
Friends of Musina (SA), T. Fenn
Hillside Methodist Church, Nula Herbert, Les & Craig Hunt,
Husky Marketing, Mr & Mrs J. C. Knott
Charles & Sheila Lazarus, L. Lerman, Lobels Biscuits
Megan and the Gals, Meikles Africa, Corinne Muir,
Noeleen (SA), Martin Naude
Jill Osborne, Polyhandy, John Pringle, Martie & Hendrik Pool, Ilona Querl
Rotary Club of Byo South
Sedgemor, SPCC Marimba Band, Sunspun Bananas
White Star Poultry, Enid Wrench
Thank you also to the church groups who visit and cook and serve meals.
Selborne Park Christian Church, Baptist Church, Lady of Lourdes, Riverside Anglican
Church.
Thank you to Phyllis and Pete and all those who help on the ground.
Thank you to our committee members for your continued support.
Marinda (Rindy) Bouwer is stepping down from being chairperson for the committee
and is handing over to John Daines as the new Chairman for Friends of Bartley Block.
John Daines may be contacted on the following numbers: Tel: 243006 (home) Cell: 011
631 630
The committee and the residents of Bartley Block would like to thank Trish Fenn
for the wonderful donation received from the sale of clothing. This gift comes to
Bartley Block in memory of her mother-in-law, Mrs. E Fenn.
We are very grateful for this gift Trish. Thanks so much.
A few days ago our dog went missing. He's a little Jack Russell cross, male, black and
white with a touch of brown. He answers to "Cricket". He has a docked tail and no collar.
He is missed very much by his family. If you spot him please call us at 241254. Thank
you.
Just a warning to all YELLOW number plate Zim cars going to Joburg they really are there
and extremely fast and efficient CON artists. It is a white car
with three white men in who flash a 'police' type ID at you as they hoot and pull you off
the road they have masked over the last letter of the number plate then 616 GP is the rest
of the number plate. The ID they flash at you is like the one they use in American movies
so although your brain is telling you it is not quite right before you have even had time to
think you have been parted with your money!!!! I guess less that 30 seconds and it is too
late!!!!!
Although it was extremely annoying having it happen to us just near EAST RAND
MALL
it was another lesson learned,but as a tourist in a strange land not knowing if guns are
involved you sort of go with the flow!!!!! A very strange experience and dam annoying but
we got away with our lives and vehicle in tact so are grateful for that.
I guess we should all get together and compile a book of life in Africa, whenever anything
like this happens I sort of feel, well that will be another chapter in the book I would love to
write, not too sure if anyone who has never lived here would believe the stories but they
would all be true!!!!!!!! !
Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2008, and lets all be grateful for the
wonderful rain,
Regards to all Jean Clarke Ad's
NEW PLAY GROUP
BEE ARTEE TODDLERZ
STARTING ON 15 JANUARY 2008
Monday to Friday
Start time 7:30 am to 1:30pm
AGES: 18mths to 3 years old
Our children are very important to us and their interaction with other children is very
important at this age it helps to develop their communication skills. They also learn to
This facility is very secure and a safe environment for children.
We offer the following learn while playing:
Sound and word activities
Physical activities and games
Artistic Activities
Indoor and outdoor play
For any information please
Contact: Joy - 246268 or 0912 264 134
12) MISCELLANEOUS
NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT AND BANFF LODGE HOTEL ARE CLOSED FOR ANNUAL LEAVE.
WE REOPEN FEBRUARY 5 WITH AN EXCITING NEW MENU. HOPE TO SEE YOU THEN.
WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY OF THANKING ALL WHO SUPPORTED US IN
THE PAST YEAR. HOPEFULLY YOU ENJOYED BEING HERE AS MUCH AS WE ENJOYED HAVING
YOU.
A HEALTHY, HAPPY AND HOPEFULLY BETTER YEAR TO YOU ALL.
ADRIAN, CAROLINE, MICHELLE, ROSS AND PEGGY.
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
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
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
USB MIDI Keyboard Controller for sale
Some features - 16 assignable MIDI parameters, pitch & modulation wheels, sustain &
pedal input, +/- octave transposition, keyboard doubles as midi parameter input device;
as good as new!
Price negotiable
Contact - 0912 314 536 for deatils
ROSE VALLEY BUTCHERY HAS SUPER QUALITY BEEF AT WHOLESALE PRICES FOR SIDES OR
QUARTERS.
PHONE 78619 OR 0912861535 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER
WHATEVER YOU NEED FROM SOUTH AFRICA
I go to south africa twice a week and if you need to anything from there i will shop or
collect it for you.
if interested please phone for details me on 09-240081 or cell 0912 861 240,
We at Mike's Kitchen would like to thank you all for your support during the past 2007 and
may we continue to be of service to our valued clients in the coming year. All the best
wishes
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
Are you needing vinyl signage or sign-writing?
We offer the following quality services:
Vinyl logos & lettering for shop windows and fleet vehicles
Full colour digital printed vinyl signage
Signboard and light-box fabrication and erection
Vehicle stripes & customised decals
PVC & cloth banners
ABS / corroboard safety signs
Signwriting on premise walls
Contact Gary at Sign Worx
Cell: 091 229 6451 / 023 750 700
Tel: 241737 (Home)
e-mail: signworx@hotmail. com
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
GRAZING NEEDED - FORTUNES GATE
Looking for daily grazing for my miniature horses,
within walking distance from Fortunes Gate Village.
If you have a secure plot and would not mind me
bringing my three little horses for daily grazing
please give me a shout.
Contact Lee on 282400 or email lee@nandb.co. zw
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
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
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
Cars/Boats/Caravans/Motor-Cycles
FOR SALE
2X ISUZU KB 200 Single Cab'S
One with Canopy, Long Range Tank
YEAR 1996,
HONDA ODYSSEY-1996
Full house,
Leather seats,
Metallic Silver.
All in good condition.
PLEASE CONTACT: 0912 213 436 OR 64507
Employment
"Admin lady wanted for accounts department, must have knowledge of computers and
accounts"- please may you email your CV to the following address
zahera@forward. co.zw
S.R.N.S NEEDED
Traned 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.
WANTED: A SKILLFUL TEMPORARY SECRETARY/RECEPTION IST
A professional firm requires a temporary Secretary/Reception ist, from 21st January, 2008
to 30th April, 2008, whilst present incumbent is on maternity leave. Working hours are
Monday to Friday, either 07.30 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.30 or, in the alternative, 08.00 to
13.000 and 14.00 to 17.00. Duties include capture and despatch, and receipt of e-mails,
other correspondence capturing using Microsoft Office 2000, transmission of faxes
arranging appointments and travel reservations, receipt and processing of incoming
telephone calls, stationery supplies control, and general reception duties. Apply to
hebloch@comone. co.zw
SITUATION VACANT
A mature Conveyancer required by established law firm. To start soonest.
Please contact Mrs. Hall on Bulawayo 64061.
PA / SECRETARY
MATURE LADY SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT.
+17 YEARS WORKING EXPERIENCE
PITMAN SHORTHAND / TYPING
GENERAL OFFICE WORK, MS WORD, EXCEL ETC
CONTACT MRS PILLAY 091 2 851 298
Desperately Needed
Cook/Housemaid for couple in Matsheumhlope
Good salary Offered, Accommodation Provided.
Must have traceable references.
Contact: 0912 271549
Vacancy:- Apprentices wanted , Mechanic Petrol and Diesel and Auto Electrical .
Qualifications required:-Must have a valid class 4 driver's licence, 5 o levels including
English and Maths and a Clearance certificate from the apprenticeship board. Interested
parties please forward your CV to the Workshop Manager Colbro Transport P.O. Box 8219
Belmont, Byo or e mail it to kevindw@byo. colbro.co. zw
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
VACANCY:
Are you of a friendly disposition? Have experience in Pastel Accounting? Able to do
wages, all statutory payments, sales, invoicing, banking - generally able to multi-task and
run an office? Would you like to work for the nicest bosses in Bulawayo? I am leaving the
country and looking for someone to replace me urgently. Interested? Please contact Rene
- 0912 269272 to find out more or email your cv to millthom@mweb. co.zw
MATURE MAID WITH REFERENCES AVAILABLE
e mail
babylonrisingnow@ yahoo.com
Wanted:
Wedding professionals to give seminars at wedding expo, in the fields of Beauty, Religion,
what marriage is all about, health, legality, etc
Please contact Kirsty on 09-246990/091232330 7/kirsty@ pakenham. org
For Sale
LAWN MOWER
Briggs & Stratton, Petrol ... Offers?
TEAK/CANVAS GARDEN SET
Teak table, 4 chairs ... Offers?
Contact: 883651 or 0912398751
For Sale
1) Slingshot set Nike golf clubs complete with driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and bag. All clubs
black graphite shafts US$ 1 000
2) Collectors Item - Douglas Mcgibbons ceramic golf miniatures set from Scotland (2
ceramic golf bags + 1 ceramic golf driver head - all filled with 50ml blended scotch
whiskey 43% vol. Rand 2 000
3) Harrods knights bridge golf gift set consists of Harrods pitch repairer, Harrods golf ball
and Harrods ball marker all cased in a Harrods gift tin. Rand 300
4) Captain morgans miniatures - Spiced Gold (11 bottles) and Black Label (9 bottles). Rand
50 each
5) Large second hand dog kennel. Rand 200
Contact 011 207117, 011 231989, 0912 704593
1 Pair Roller blade skates Size5-6
1 Pair Rollerball skates Size 7
Please contact Ged in Byo on (H) 883200 Cell 091 2 313943
P4 Intel Celeron 478 2.4 Ghz processor with heat sink and fan
512Mb DDR PC3200
Samsung DVD Combo
ATX switching Power supply 300 W
For details, contact Ged in Byo on (H) 883200 Cell 091 2 313943
I am selling a keyboard, 61 keys in size with 100 tones, 100 rhythms and 100 songs in
the song bank and many other functions. It is a Casio CTK-511. I am selling it for 2500
rands if any one is interested. I am also selling an ibanez semi-acoustic guitar, 6 steel
strings for R4500, if anyone is interested. It is only two years old and in very good
condition.
For any of these instruments, please call me on 0912 431 820 or email me on
suemusicc28@ yahoo.com
Houses/Flats/Offices
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
Mature, Houseproud /Garden Lover, mother with two teenage daughters at college,
require a home urgently!! Be it a cottage/ flat or even a housesit. Close to town would be
preferably as we do not have a vehicle as yet.
Is your house on the market and you are waiting to sell it but need to leave ASAP we can
look after it for you! We would also be willing to share. We would prefer to be in our place
of abode before end of January 2008. Please contact Marie on Landline: 60485/6
weekdays or Landline 470972 evenings.
PLEASE COULD I PLACE THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISEMENT:
TO SWOP
WANTED PLOT WITH HOUSE IN EXCHANGE FOR HOME IN BURNSIDE AND/OR BACHELOR
FLAT ASCOT
PHONE
0912 276 020
OR
011 218 516
Thank you,
Brenda Middleton
URGENTLY REQUIRED
A house or a flat in town for a Christian family of 5. Reliable and honest tenants who will
look after your home. Please call 0921842164 / 011864736. Thank you.
HOUSE TO LET
Large 3-bedroomed double-storey home in Suburbs - near Girls College. Available mid-
March. Includes 2-bedroomed cottage with own entrance for extra income.
Well maintained home with lovely garden - tenant to also take over gardener (trustworthy
and hard-working) .
Only mature, careful tenants need apply. For more information, contact Mrs L Neser on
SA cell +27824201759 or Mrs S Bell in Bulawayo - 230194
Pets
MISSING FROM FRIENDLY CLOSE FOUR WINDS IS A VERY SMALL MALE BLACK AND WHITE
JACK RUSSELL TYPE PUPPY. HIS NAME IS STOMPY AND HE IS VERY FRIENDLY. HE IS NOT
WEARING A COLLAR. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT NATS ON 245520, LIZ ON 230171 CELL
0912433590 OR THE SPCA. A REWARD IS OFFERED.
Other
Direct Search Questions - for anyone to respond please:-
(8) Does anyone, ex ZIM or other, (SA / Brit / Hindu / Matabele / Mashona etc) have direct
experiential evidence of indigenous healthcare / healing systems past or present ???
(9) Does anyone out there have direct knowledge of specific species relationships Africa /
Australia - animal + plant + human ???
Examples could be :-
(10) BAOBAB of Africa is identical to BOAB of Australia. Same species and used as bush
tucker + medicine / healing etc ??? Luv your pic of Matopos - similar to our Kimberleys,
(WA)
(11) Termites + Other Flaura / Fauna have near identical relationships ???
(12) Indigenous First Aussies - have similar healthcare systems to do with cultural beliefs
- chanting, dancing, sounds of music, herbal applications, conservation of territory, and
lifestyles - pre Euro invasions of course. Examples could be found in childbirth, wound
healing, infections / fevers, ceremonials and others ???
Also, for information, our BOAB tree will soon feature largely in our future film production
of Australia. Luhrman / Kidman et al current post production phase in Sydney ex
Kimberley WA film shoot.
Enough for now as intro, would love to follow up with more more specific article in
BAOBAB MAG as could be a worthy way of reaching others. What is readership ???
Any response and feedback from yourself or your readers will be welcome, - Happy New
Year and 2008,
roger.james2@ bigpond.com
10 a) SEEKING FRIENDS
I wonder if anybody could help me to trace a missing relative in order to complete a family
tree I am doing on the surname Alborough.
My grandfather whose name was Daniel Alborough moved to Bulawayo some time after
1931 and worked on the Railways as a shunter.He remarried in 1947 to a Gertrude Katrina
Richards.They had 2 sons Bruce born 1952 (now living in JHB) and Grant Stewart
Alborough born 26 July 1955.His wifes name is Jillian and they had 2 daughters Wendy
and Sharon. Grant worked in the post office in Bulawayo and then he worked for Nesbitts
Bakery and Brewery until 2000 when apparently he migrated.
I read in your article on the 19 December 2007 that a Rory and Lee Nesbitt donated the
sherry.Would this be a relative of the Nesbitts who owned the Bakery.If so is there any way
you could pass this message onto Rory and ask him if he would know where Grant moved
to?Surely someone must remember Grant from the post office where he was in charge of
the maintenance of the exchange etc.
I desperately need to trace Grant so that I can introduce him to his stepsister my aunt who
is in her eighties and lives in JHB.Any information received which leads to me tracing and
contacting Grant I will donate $100 (AUS) to the edith Duly nursing home.
Unfortunately I live in Australia and trying to trace someone being so far away is difficult.
By the way as far as I know Wendy and Sharon still live in the Bulawayo area
Thank you for the news it is heartening to see the spirit of the people in Bulawayo even in
such difficult times. By the way every year we the Rhodesians and South Africans march
down the centre of Brisbane on the 25th of April to remember those people who fought in
the major wars that took place all over the world. I will send some pictures from this years
march.
Regards Derek Austin
dubbin_1@bigpond. com
I have lost contact with my cousin Yvonne Watt(nee Warren/Sprout) . We both left Zim
around the same time in 2003. We came to SA, and Yvonne was preparing to join her
eldest son & daughter -in-law, Steve and Jacquie Sprout in Australia. They had left a year
or so previously with their little girls.
Yvonne is probably now in her late 60's/early 70's. Her mum & dad, Arthur & Joey Warren
were ex S.Africans who went to Rhodesia with their only child in the late 40's or early
50's. I remember visiting them around 1960 in Salisbury. Both my uncle Arthur & Aunt
Joey died fairly young. Yvonne's first marriage was to Ken Sprout, an optician in Salisbury
...he was also a well known marathon walker. They had 2 sons, Steven(now in Aus with his
family) and Grant, who was not married when we left Zim & who may still be there?
Unfortunately Yvonne was widowed early. Her second marriage was to Don Watt, and they
built a home out at lake Mazvikidei. The marriage didn't last & Yvonne moved back to
Harare. When Steve and Jacqui left for Aus. Yvonne planned to join them.
If anyone knows what became of Yvonne or has a contact address/ ph nos/email add for
her, or her sons Steven and Grant, pls let Colleen know at kayancee@mweb. co.za .
SEEKING MOLLY HICKMAN
Through various Rhodesian web sites I have tried to trace an old school friend by the name
of Molly Hickman. I was at school with her at Hilside and also at Townsend in the 1950s.
When we returned to the UK I still kept in touch and in 1968 when I visited she was
married and living in Salisbury and I saw her then. I think her married surname was
Gerber and she had two children. She had a younger sister called Peggy and a brother
(whose name I cannot remember). So I just wondered if through your paper you could
help at all. If not never mind.
Best wishes to you.
Love Sheila Dalzell (nee Thomas)
From: sheiladalzell@ yahoo.com
Thanks you so much for "Morning Mirror"! It is so good to be able to keep in touch with
what is happening in our lovely Bulawayo.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our family, friends and acquaintances in
Zimbabwe the best of health and happiness in 2008.
Keep up the good work Maggie - we really do appreciate it.
Kindest regards
Noelle & Paul Sloviak
From: mad_russian@ hotmail.co. uk
I am an ex-Zimbabwean who reads the Morning Mirror fairly regularly when the emails
are to me. I actually remember watching you on TV and listening to you on the radio many
years ago - memories from my childhood!. I've been advised to contact you as I'm in a
position whereby I feel absolutely 'stuck'.
My father passed away Zimbabwe in 2003 at Falcon College, Esigodoni. All that my Dad
left in his Estate was the furniture which I grew up with and which is very sentimental to
me. In particular, there is a sideboard which has been kept by a friend of mine in
Bulawayo for the past 4 years and I am desperately wanting it to be sent down to me in
Johannesburg. .
I have tried on many occasions to organise the transport of this ONE piece of furniture,
without success. Could you possibly put the word out to anyone who would be willing to
bring it down for me and, of course, would be paid in Rands. It would mean that I at
least have one item which holds many memories from a time and home which I so sorely
miss.
As it is only one item, it should not be a problem at the border nor require a huge van.
I really would appreciate any help or advice in this regard as it seems one loses everything
unless they can make an alternative plan. I hope to hear from you.
Kind regards
Catherine Stewart
Telephone +27 11 782 7963
Cell phone 079 746 6600
castew@absamail. co.za
Wanted
HOT WATER GEYSER
The Celesa Trust Old Age Home in Gwanda needs a geyser for one of our cottages. We
have held a jumble sale to raise money to buy one, but unfortunately did not get enough
as new gyesers are so expensive!! If there's any kind person out there who could let us
have a second hand one - even if it needs a bit of fixing - we would be so grateful. Please
contact Basil Butcher on phone no (084) 22201, or Betty Foster at Gwanda Service Station
on (084) 22292 if you can help.
HOT WATER GEYSER
The Celesa Trust Old Age Home in Gwanda needs a geyser for one of our cottages. We
have held a jumble sale to raise money to buy one, but unfortunately did not get enough
as new gyesers are so expensive!! If there's any kind person out there who could let us
have a second hand one - even if it needs a bit of fixing - we would be so grateful. Please
contact Basil Butcher on phone no (084) 22201, or Betty Foster at Gwanda Service Station
on (084) 22292 if you can help.
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