MORNING MIRROR EDITION 264 13 November 2007 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningm irror.africanher d.com ++++++++++ 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 Please feel free to add your function to Ceri's Bulawayo "Social Calendar" email functionshq@ gatorzw.com However the Social Calendar does not offer any other advertising form unless sent through the donation method via Morning Mirror. ++++++ 1) OBSESSIVE COMPLUSIVE ! 2) WEEKLY WATER WATCH 3) NOTICES 4) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES 5) CONGRATULATIONS 6) CONDOLENCES 7) BULAWAYO NEWS 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES 9) VEHICLES 10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED 10 a) SEEKING FRIENDS 11) SITUATIONS VACANT 12) MISCELLANEOUS 13) TIDBITS ++++++++++ ADVERTISERS !! All the adverts in the Morning Mirror are based purely on TRUST !! If your conscience is pricking e mail magskriel@mac. com now and find out how to pay for your advert ..... 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 Please feel free to add your function to Ceri's Bulawayo "Social Calendar" email functionshq@ gatorzw.com However the Social Calendar does not offer any other advertising form unless sent through the donation method via Morning Mirror. ++++++ THE DECEPTIVE PINK JACARANDA TREE !! On the 22nd Oct John Brebner and I were passing Hartsfield on the way to the airport when I spotted a most beautiful pink flowering tree which I had never seen before. On the way back to the office I stopped and examined the tree which was obviously a Cassia and had to be an exotic. I picked a flowering twig and leaves and collected one mature pod to plant the seeds when it opens. The tree keyed out to C. abbreviata which has yellow flowers. I asked a fundi about the tree and was told it is abbreviata, but a variety from East Africa. I have now checked all my tree books and in Sima Eliovson's 1956 book, Flowering Shrubs and Trees for gardens in S.A. she describes Cassiia javanica from Java and Sumatra which fits the description for our abbreviata. I am pretty sure that this is the Hartsfield tree and as JB says, perhaps it was planted by the rugby club to commemorate some person or event. John Minshull See the Morning Mirror website for a picture of the tree http://www.morningm irror.africanher d.com ++++++++ HeHoo says I am Obsessive Compulsive !! Cheek, I just need something to take my mind off things that's all !! Everyone in Zimbabwe must have a little O.C. in them. It helps to take one's mind off ones underlying niggling anxieties and irritations at the ridiculous situation under which one lives these days. I used to undertake in some rather fraught "Frog Flaying" as my particular Magnificent Obsession -then next door's pool filter went on the blink, and their pool turned green. The frogs now seem to prefer their green slimy cesspool to my sparkling lily pond, and so now I listen smugly to the distant croaking, but I do miss my nightly frog forays. Turning my energy to another obsession was important, and so I decided on "Snail Slaying". This is not very "green" I know but it had to be a toss up between having a garden and not having a garden at all. Crushed egg shells were my previous favourite form of snail bait, as we have a plethora of Heuglins, Coucals, Babblers, Thrushes and Barbets, but the snail population has grown so tremendously recently, probably due to the fact that we have one of the the only green spots left in the Bulawayo ! Now I would like to point out that I do not actually slay the snails, I put them carefully in a bucket, (and as I did with the frogs,) and take them down to the Matsheumhlope River at first light..... Snail slaying also allows one time to go through ones three essential daily thought processes - thinking, worrying and recriminating. ..... Thinking about the next order for food and essential supplies which must be obtained either from my Black Market man called "Under Cover Brother" or procured from Botswana using Pula which must also be obtained from my other Black Market Man called "Deep Cover Brother" (Of course my avourite Aunt send me pula, I would never ever actually buy it !!) Worrying about the folk in Matabeleland North who are known to have absolutely nothing to eat. They buy sugar from the Zambian truckers ploughing their way through to South Africa, and I have heard from two sources that they are surviving on sugar water....... . Worrying about the soup kitchen which needs to be established for the Old Folk who do not have the energy, the money or the wherewithal to cope with the hunting and gathering of food and supplies and the cooking thereof..... . Recriminating is the next step. Are we wise to continue staying here in this crazy place ? Why did our parents not leave in 1965 when UDI was declared ? Why did we not leave at the next big exodus when all the men were on continuous army call-up during the seventies ? Why did we not leave in 1980 when majority rule was declared ? Why did we not see the light in the mid eighties when the evilness of Gukuruhundi swept through Matabeleland ? Why did we not leave in 1996 when the economy was booming and we could have sold our homes and farms and made a fortune and left for greener pastures ? Why did we not leave in 2002 when the rosiness turned ugly, the other side of the Toby Jug face was exposed, and the farm invasions began in all their horror ? Why why why are we still here with businesses closing left right and centre ? Madness has enveloped the country's rulers and no one dares to try and do business. Buying and selling under the stipulated conditions is economic suicide ..... As I clamber around my glorious snail ridden garden, dogs and cats eagerly "helping" me to spot snails... the last chatterings of the birds can be heard as they settle down for the night. The quaint squeaking of the fruit bats takes the place of the Heuglins magnificent melody. The evening is cool, the wind brushes my face promising a cooler day tomorrow and the smell of rain is in the distant air. I am, I am sure, in Heaven !! "Gone with the Wind" was undoubtedly my favourite book of all time and so many quotations come to mind from that book..... "The land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for, because it's the only thing that lasts" said Gerald O'Hara How about this one from Scarlet O'Hara herself "As God is my witness, as God is my witness they're not going to lick me! I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again! No, nor any of my folk. If I have to lie, steal, cheat or kill! As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again!" And so to bed, all is quiet on the snail front, I know they are out there in their droves waiting to come munch munch munch across to my newly planted gypsophyllia ...... But I wont think about that cos, to quote Scarlet again "If I do I'll go crazy.... I'll think about that tomorrow " +++++++ The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places. --Author Unknown ++++++ "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak Becomes a stepping stone in the path of the strong." - Thomas Carlyle - ++++++++++++ +++ 2) WEEKLY WATER WATCH Please let it be noted that the comments made in the 263 Morning Mirror edition from a concerned citizen regards the pumping of the Nyamandlovu Aquifer were not the views of DRILLWELL. Apologies to all concerned. ++++++++++++ +++ 3) NOTICES ZIMBABWE WATERPOLO GOLF DAY WED 21ST NOVEMBER 2007 BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB COME AND ENJOY A GAME OF GOLF WITH FANTASTIC PRIZES TOO. FURTHER DETAILS PHONE: SHARON 011616516 +++++++ "PUNK & POSH" PARTY!! DATE: FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2007 TIME: 7 P.M. VENUE: HARTSFIELD RUGBY GROUND - KUDU BAR ENTRANCE FEE - ZW$ 200 000, 00 PER PERSON (NOT DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION ZW$ 300 000, 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!) +++++++++ we have a couple of pensioners in Edit Duly, Coronation Cottages and Queen Mary who do crafts and need odd things. The Edith Duly lady needs wool The Coronation lady needs coffee tins,scraps of material,plastic bottles,lace, ribbon, buttons, artificial flowers. The Queen Mary lady needs a sewing machine,embroidery thread, beads. Anyone with any of the above could drop them off at Bulawayo help Network and we will forward it on to them. Thankyou BULAWAYO HELP NETWORK Tel: +263 - 9 - 65383 ++++++++++ PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO P.O.BOX 2360 - BULAWAYO Performing Arts Bulawayo and the Zimbabwe Academy of Music present a whole range of events over the next few weeks! WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER at 7.30 P.M. - ELGAR AND BEETHOVEN Ken Russell's film on Elgar plus Beethoven's Ninth Symphony conducted by Otto Klemperer At the Academy. Entry by donation but please collect a ticket from or make a telephone booking at the Academy from Monday 12 November. SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER at 7.30 P.M. - CHORAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT with Lauren Meikle & Hanne Evang (flutes), the BPO, BPO Chorus and the choirs of Convent, Girls' College and CBC conducted by Havard Evang. The programme will include Vivaldi's Gloria, Cimarosa's Concerto for Two Flutes and Orchestra, Music for Brass Quintet and Carols Robert Sibson Hall. Booking at the Academy from Wednesday 14 November - all seats: $500 000.00 THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER at 5.30 for 6.00 P.M. - THE ZAM BAND The Academy's band presents an evening of popular music to set your feet tapping, golden oldies from the sixties and seventies. The jazz group will also be appearing. No advance booking. Robert Sibson Hall. FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER at 6.00 P.M. - L'ITALIANA IN ALGERI (DVD) Rossini's opera at the Roasted Berry in a production from the Metropolitan Opera starring Marilyn Horne, dubbed "the queen of Rossini singers" by Richard Osborne in The Gramophone. The New York Times review commented that "the production is rich in high-spirited invention" and that "Horne's talent for comedy has seldom been used more fruitfully". Dinner will be available (cost to be advised) but you're welcome to bring your own supper on this occasion. At the Roasted Berry. Booking at the Academy from Monday 26 November -$200 000.00 THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER at 7.00 P.M. - THE NUTCRACKER (DVD) Tchaikovsky' s The Nutcracker in a spectacular production from the Kirov Theatre in St.Petersburg. Bring your own supper for the interval. At the Academy. Booking at the Academy from Monday 26 November -$200 000.00 FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER at 6.00 P.M. - LA BOHEME (DVD) Puccini's La BohEme from La Scala with Mirella Freni conducted by Herbert von Karajan - At the Roasted Berry with a special Christmas menu. Reservations at the Academy from Monday 26 November - price to be advised. SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 2008 at 6.00 P.M. - AIDA (DVD) Verdi's opera at the Academy in a spectacular production from the Metropolitan Opera starring Aprile Millo and Placido Domingo. Bring your own supper for the interval. At the Academy. Booking at the Academy from Monday 7 January ALL PROCEEDS FROM DVD EVENINGS GO TO THE HUDSON FUND. +++++++ CRIME AWARENESS BULAWAYO Please make note in your diaries that I am holding a fund raiser for Crime Awareness MINI CHRISTMAS FETE FOLLOWED BY CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT AND ONTO DANCE PARTY DATE: Thursday 06th December 2007 (the day school finishes) TIME: Fete: 14:00 - 17:30 Hours Carols: 18:00 - 19:30 Hours Dance Party: after the carols VENUE: OM's Sports Club WHO CAN ATTEND: Open to families, to start the festive season on the right foot. What to bring: Please bring your own chairs, blankets and candles. ON SALE SO FAR: Home made chocolates, beautiful kiddies toys, wrought iron birds, soaps, Books on the Move will be there as well for you to swop your books, etc. NO JUNKY STUFF. If you have anything unusual you want to sell, please contact me for consideration on 243938 or 011-701 323 Table costs are $ 1 000 000 Food and drinks available from OM's bar and kitchen. What is required: I am looking for help with an overhead projector or the computer generated one, so that I can just type out the words for carols and place on the wall for the audience to look at. In between the audience singing there are going to be various artists also singing their versions of various carols and hopefully up to date ones at that.... +++++++ ART EXHIBITION The National Art Gallery in Bulawayo with Alliance Francaise in Bulawayo Presents " SYMPHONY" An Art Exhibition of recent Paintings and Photography by CHARLES BHEBE THURSDAY 15th NOVEMBER , 5:30pm National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo cnr Main Street, Leopold Takawira Avenue Guest of Honour : Mr Stephane Toulet Head of Co-operation and Cultural Affairs Department Embassy of France in Zimbabwe DONT MISS IT....A Consonance of Colour , Light and Impressionist Composition. ++++++++++ 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 SHOW-GROUNDS 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. +++++++++ +++++++++ HEDGEHOG ALERT! Thanks to two concerned Bulawayo residents, we now have two hedgehogs for the Tikki Hywood breeding scheme in Harare. There are very few around these days due to their vulnerability to disease. But now we need girls! Please, if you do find a hedgehog of either sex (and it's pretty hard to tell the difference), could you call Grant or Karen Neilson on 0912 402 339 or 09-283478 or work 09-60511; or Richard or Bookey Peek on 011 615 582, or Lisa Hywood in Harare on 011 217 441 or 0912 256 490. Thank you so much.++++ +++++++ 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! Watch this space - more details next week. ++++++++ WANTED : Small alert terrier type dog to join warm loving home with one other large dog. Please phone Sally Ferguson on 245613 or 0912 494842 +++++++ 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 +++++++++ REWARD FUNDING Reward funding required towards the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the brutal killing of our 3 Black Rhino at Imire Game Park on the night of 7th November 2007 DJ mother of 7week old Tatenda (now Orphaned) Sprinter (farther of Tatenda) and Amber (pregnant mother and ready to give birth). They were shot while in there bomas In 20seconds our Black Rhino breeding stock were annihilated Obviously the bigger the reward the better the prospects of these culprits being brought to JUSTICE all funds will be carefully monitored and invested until such time the reward is paid or refunded to those who have contributed All funds made payable to Imire Game Park Zimbank Marondera Branch A/C # 4573 399451001 Contact: Mike or Sheila Thompson, John, Judy or Reilly Travers Or Pete and Mandy Bibby Imire Game Park E-mail: imiregp@zol. co.zw +++++++ OLD FOLK OF BULAWAYO If you are reading this and have a parent, grand parent or family relative living in an Old Age home in Bulawayo, I do hope that your conscious is clear. I work in a restaurant in Bulawayo and not a day goes by that a patron does not mention the OLD FOLK especially with Christmas coming up, we and I mean everyone is feeling for them, we know that Christmas time is time for family & feasting, basically pigging out, the saddest is that some OLD FOLK may have nothing and the lucky ones may have a can of beans to celebrate Christmas. Good example a patron came in last night (Stompie) I asked him if he would attend my dinner dance and donate an item of food for the OLD FOLK, he was so angry I can assure you if he knew where the OLD FOLK'S relatives were he would certainly have a few harsh words to say, worse still he would knock your block off. He donates allot to the needy OLD FOLK and why should he, this is your responsibility. Allot of family are out the country with all the food available, you probably waste it anyway, or you are fussy, and your kids eat junk food. Just remember YOU put your family in these Old Age homes and you left them behind to face the end alone, how sad is that. There are so many caring people in Bulawayo who are working so hard to feed your family, pay their medical bills, sort out accommodation for them. Tracy visits the Old Folk, they love having visitors its sad that a stranger has to do that for you, but the OLD FOLK know no different its the company the OLD FOLK love even though they may repeat themselves a thousand times. Tracy has a wonderful disposition and loves OLD FOLK she cares and she visits your family I am holding a dinner dance for Falcon College, at this dinner I have appealed to all attending to bring along a gift wrapped item of food or a hamper of food, these gifts of food will be handed to Margaret Kriel who will distribute it to our "OLD FOLK". I hope I have touched your heart and hope that you are feeling guilty and rightly so, If you have left this country then you can afford to send something for the "OLD FOLK" Food & money will be accepted please either contact me via email and I will direct you to right person or you may go through Margaret Kriel. Or if you have "Friends" here that could buy a food hamper or give money they can pass onto me I will accept it with open arms I thank you most sincerely for your gift in advance, come on people lets put a smile on our OLD FOLK faces this Christmas. I just wish I knew where you were all living you would certainly get a call from me. Tell me something when last did you actually visit your family in an Old Age home?? When you sit down to dinner this evening just think of what your family may be eating tonight !!!!!! You may contact me on:- Email: ythomson@mweb. co.zw Thank 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. ++++++++ 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 ++++++ FALCON COLLEGE Presents "CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER" with our Old Folk in mind Date: Friday 23rd November 2007 Venue: Bulawayo Golf Club - Suburbs Time: 7pm Dress; Smart Cabaret: Mitzie Carruthers and her "Frosty Follies" There are a limited number of tickets on sale, don't miss out on this great evening. All guests attending are asked to bring a gift wrapped gift food hamper or an item of food for our Old Folk these will be placed under a Christmas Tree Margaret Kriel of the Morning Mirror will be our Special Guest that evening who will receive them to distribute them to the needy Old Folk of Bulawayo. If for some reason you are unable to attend but would like to give to this worthy cause please drop your gift off at the Bulawayo Club marked "Christmas In November" The Kitchen Telephone Yvonne 011 213 945 or Email: ythomson@mweb. co.zw +++++++ Notice: Wendy Hunt (Reynolds) regrets to inform that her Beauty Salon is closing. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my valued clients who have supported me over the last fifteen years. Your loyalty and friendship has been greatly appreciated. Thank You. ++++++++++++ +++ 4) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES A small note to H, as he/she is claiming ownership to my borehole, I recently had a problem with your borehole which cost me $200m to repair. Wondering if you will be volunteering to reimburse me for the repairs to your borehole. With all the other problems in Zimbabwe you wonder what type of people bother themselves with green lawn outside houses. H if this is your biggest worry then get a life. Give yourself the biggest raspberry bush! M +++++++ In the raspberry section Raspberry to national parks in Matobo for the disgusting state of the ablutions in the park. M.S. ++++++++++++ +++ 5) CONGRATULATIONS TO QUEENIE AND MIKE GRATWICK OF CHIMANIMANI A BABY BOY CONGRATULATIONS AND MUCH LOVE FROM RICK AND MAGGIE ++++++ ENGAGEMENT Maurice and Lorna Beckley have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their son Bruce to Sandy, only daughter of Robbie and Val Robison of Harare. at Victoria Falls on the 23rd October. ++++++++++++ +++ 6) CONDOLENCES Notice Mrs Frances Norton, widow of Tony Norton, and mother of Glenn and Alison, Phil, Nadine and Adam. Beloved granny of Nicholas, Jade, Amber and Emma. Passed away on Sunday 4 Nov, in Bulawayo, so far away from us all. We love you forever mom and we miss you. Our heartfelt thanks to those in Bulawayo who helped. ++++++++ CONDOLENCES: DELANEY, Ed - peacefully in his sleep in Cape Town at the age of 96. One of the world's true gentlemen. Will be deeply missed by his wife Gladys, daughter Ethney, daughter-in- law Anna-Marie, grand-children and great-grandchildren . MHDSRIP ++++++++++++ +++ Ed Delaney 01/07/1911 - 08/11/2007 Ed passed away peacefully Thursday 8 November. Just one week short of 77 years married to Gladys At Dad's request there will be no funeral or memorial service. "Daddy" : "Grandpa": "Bapu": "Bampa": "Dodo" : "Greatgrandad" YOU will be greatly missed by us all. Until we meet again in the "Courts of Our Lord" "There are many rooms in my Father's home, and I am going to prepare a place for you...... And you know where I am going and how to get there." John 14 verse2-4 +++++++ Constance Winifred Beverely aged 89 years Also know in Bulawayo as Wyn, Kim and Akela Teacher at Milton Junior School Akela for Cub Scouts Milton Junior Ranger for Girl Guides, Resident of late at Coronation cottages Passed on to be with our Lord Jesus 29 October 2007. Deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved this wonderful lady. +++++++++ JOHN RUMBOLD - 69 Years Old Dad, my childhood memories are still strong. You are in a happier place now, in fact probably on the 18th hole ready to go another round. Go well on your peaceful journey. Love John, Leanne, Noah and Charlie (Australia) From my sister in South Africa: Dad, gone to be with our heavenly father. No more suffering. Finally at peace. Love always Tracy I only met John in July and assisted him during his stay at Ingutsheni. He was a true gentleman and wished I could have done more for him, but he truly wanted to be at peace, and finally got what he wanted on the 11th October 2007 in the ID Hospital, Bulawayo. May you rest in peace. Tracey Burns ++++++++ CONDOLENCES WAYNE Ethel Violet - Beloved Mom of Rod, Gill and Marion passed away peacefully on 10th November 2007. WAYNE Ethel Violet - Dearest Mom of Marion, Keith, Tracey and Claire passed away on 10th November 2007, just before her 95th birthday. Rest peacefully we will cherish the happy memories. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF IVAN PERIBONIS TERENCE BLACKMORE +++++++ The funeral for the late Terrance Blackemore will take place at Farley's Funeral Services chapel on Friday the 16th November at 10.30 +++++++++++ 7) BULAWAYO NEWS Is there any one who can renovate an aged golly, he was put into the washing machine by mistake. Please telephone me on Telephone 77972. Many thanks, Peggy Schonken Island Hospice Services here in Bulawayo ++++++++ We will be most grateful for anything that we can re sell, clothes. books furniture, magazines.bottles, or even a donation etc etc You name it we will be able to use it for the benefit of our cancer patients. Many thanks. Please contact Peggy Schonken on 77972 should we need to collect. Island Hospice Services 2 George silundika Street. Bulawayo +++++++++ DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY 8 COLUMN CONTINUOUS COMPUTER STATIONERY THEY CAN LET US HAVE AT EDITH DULY NURSING HOME e mail magskriel@mac. com +++++++++ The Royal Philatelic Society of Zimbabwe (a non-profit organisation) 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! ++++++ 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 !! So far they have raised all but $170 million 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 who do not wish to be named. God Bless you for caring. email shearing@mweb. co.zw ++++++++++ Guardian angels of Edith Duly Nursing Home this week N AND B CHILDREN'S HOME FRANK AND JEAN MORLEY TERESA TROLLIP BOBBY TURNER LYN HUNT SANDY DENBURY GERALD KEYER JANE GARDNER JAMES AND VIVKIE ROSENFELS ADAM AND ANGUS YORK CHARLES WAWN SCOTTISH LODGE MMMM ++++++++ S P C A U P D A T E FOUND : In Circular Drive, Burnside, a beautiful female German Shepherd, two weeks ago. If you have lost her please come and claim her, she's a lovely dog. In Parklands, a very old German Shepherd male, if he's yours please claim him. GOOD HOMES NEEDED FOR : Snoopy - a brown Ridgeback cross Weimeraner, spayed female. Very gentle with a nice nature, about 2 yrs old. Jock - Very sadly abandoned, and locked out of his home gates in Famona, for two days before SPCA rescued him. Jock is a very nice dark brown cross breed male, with a lovely temperament. Please could someone offer these lovely dogs a loving home and a second chance. We also have some lovely kittens, as well as older cats needing caring homes. A big thank you to the people who so kindly report abandoned, lost or stray animals, this helps the spca tremendously. +++++++++\ DONATIONS REQUIRED FOR GARDEN PARK CHRISTMAS PARTY WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR ANY DONATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FOR THE YEARLY GARDEN PARK XMAS BRAAI PARTY. FLOUR - MARG - MAYONNAISE - OIL - WINE - DRINKS - ICE CREAM - MIELIE MEAL. PLEASE CONTACT SHARLEEN NEL ON 287592 OR 011616669. ++++++++ Thank you for allowing me to use items from your writings. The Mirror is also useful, and today I have added kigelia, treffers, and Roasted Berry to my book. The Mirror is fascinating, and I am sure you and your helpers are rightly proud of it. As a Hararian all the time I was in the country (9 years off and on), I always considered that if anything was available in the country, Harare would have it. How wrong I was! It should be Harare and Bulawayo will have it. Apart from the entrepreneurial spirit, is it your proximity to Botswana and South Africa that explains this? Harare is far from anywhere. But I am mostly impressed by the liveliness and joie-de-vivre to be found in your pages, especially in these otherwise gloomy times. The same could be said about Harare, I suppose, but when I was there (and in daily contact now) I would have been amazed to have known of such goings-on (!) as Bulawegians have available. My old landlady in Harare is a gadabout, but even she only has bridge, tennis and REPs theatre outings to my knowledge. So, Bully for you (get it?) and remember - the Skies the limit! Best, Barry McCartney (UK) N.B. Barry will soon be publishing a book soon .... It's entitled Dictionary of Rhodesian & Zimbabwean Slang, Jargon & Usage (from 1977 to date), 100pp, fully illustrated. I hope to finish before Christmas. If you have a special local "slang" word e mail Barry on bazza2@onetel. com ++++++ ++++++ 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. +++++ "THE HAVEN" FASHION SHOW AND ENTERTAINMENT AFTERNOON Come to the River Cafe on Sunday 18 November between 1.00pm and 5.00pm There will be a variety of stalls to help you with your early Xmas shopping and a fashion show that will be staged between 3 and 5pm. There will be dancing and singers to entertain you and your friends. Adults $ 1 000 000 Children up to 12 years of age ... FREE Adolescents .... $500 000 Please come and support this fund raising charity event. The Haven is a home for abused and battered women and their children. Phone June on 091 237 923 or 250247 or see Pauline at the River Cafe to buy your tickets. The Haven. If anyone would like to have a stall at this event, please could you contact Pauline at the River cafe or June on 091 237 923 to secure a place. The stall will cost you $2 000 000 only and this money will go to the Haven. Thank you for your support. +++++++ 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 +++++++ HILLSIDE DAMS FUN DAY Date: Saturday 17th of November & Sunday 18 November 2007 Time: 10am to 5pm (both days) Purpose: The Hillside Dams Conservancy Trust conservancy awareness campaign continues. These two days earmark the continuation of the restoration campaign by the Trust to Restore the Hillside Dams to its former glory as a community based project. There will be loads of fun activities for the whole family. Snacks and drinks will be available for sale or you could simply bring your braai packs and enjoy an afternoon barbeque. Family Orientated Activities: Security will be provided by the Trust We urge you to bring along your family & friends and share you views or other contributions towards our primary objective which is to secure, restore where necessary, and preserve the natural environment that is the Hillside Dams in this co-ordinated effort. A jumping castle & ponies for the kids Teas, soft drinks & snacks available for purchase Afternoon entertaining & a live music performance With the generous support of the Alliance Francaise Join our mailing list and stay up to date with all the events and happenings at Hillside Dams! Simply email mailing-list@ hillsidedams. com with your details - Title (Mr, Mrs etc..) Name and Surname and we will add you to our mailing list database. You can remove your email address at any time from this mailing list. ++++++++++ DOES ANYONE HAVE A PHOTO OF THE OLD MATOPOS HOTEL THEY CAN LET ME HAVE TO SCAN ? email magskriel@mac. com I thought Merle and John Mcneilage from Brisbane might have one as I know John proposed to Merle there !! +++++++++ BETTY CHIWAMBO OF GOODHOPE ORPHAN CARE IS HOLDING A CHRISTMAS PARTY ON 8 DECEMBER FOR HER CHILDREN (APPROX 300 !!) SHOULD YOU WISH TO CONTRIBUTE SWEETS, CAKES, AND GOODIES, PLEASE CALL BETTY ON 482638 OR E MAIL ME AT magskriel@mac. com AND A GIANT THANK YOU TO CATHERINE CRAWFORD FOR HER IMMENSE KINDNESS TO "BETTYS BABIES" ++++++++ THE 11TH OF THE 11TH RUN. On Sunday the 11th of Nov at 11am we peeled 11 all on the 11th end of our game of bowls ! This was witnessed by M.Russell-Fox, J.Shultz, A.Wytoff and R.Torrie. The players were C.Muir and J.Minshull v S.Kendall-Ball and D. Bryan. Quite an amazing coincidence, don't you think ? ++++++++ 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. ++++++++++++ +++ We have a couple of really excellent knowledgeable horticulturists who are looking for extra employment over the weekends to supplement their income. They are proficient in lawns, roses, all flowers, pruning, propagating etc They are available Saturdays or Sundays. Telephone Tropica Nursery Tel: 288873 or e mail Les 0n coolbox@mweb. co.zw ++++++++++ 8) ACCOMMODATION / HOUSES / FLATS / BUSINESS PREMISES 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 ++++++++ +/-$25mil OFFERED for your house/flat to rent for a small family of 2 adults & 1 child. Contact Sam on (09) 887013, 0912857359, 0912377111. ++++++ Young couple seeks a house in the low density suburbs near town or flat in town. Contact shingie on 011420786/091237345 0 +++++++ A young couple looking for accommodation to rent in the following areas: , Bradfield, Morningside, Famona, Suburbs. Please contact us on 011367684 / 0912573254. +++++++ Family of 4 in DESPERATE need for a 3 - 4 bedroom neat, secure house in Eastern areas before the end of December 2007. Looking for a Long Lease. PLEASE HELP !!! Telephone : Nadia Naude on 76333 ( Work 8 - 11 : 30 ) or 251149 ( Home ) or mobile 011 622362 +++++++++ URGENT SALE HOUSE FOR SALE ON CECIL AVE HILLSIDE/ MORNINGSIDE BYO 3 BEDROOMS. 2 LOUNGES. SEP DINING-ROOM. KITCHEN. BATHROOM AND SHOWER, SEP TOILET, OUTSIDE ROOM AND PATIO, LARGE BIULT UP BRAAI AREA. SWIMMING-POOL, SECURE ARLARM SYSTEM AND SECURITY GATE, SERVANTS QUARTERS AND-LOCKUP GARAGE. CONTACT BERNITA FROST UK 07791288809/ 00442380268603 EMAIL bernitafrost@ yahoo.com FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR VIEWING CONTACT JONO WEST 240009 BYO OR 091264123 ANY REALISTIC OFFERS CONSIDERED +++++++++++ Advert : Group of external investors looking for up market property in Bulawayo and Zambezi River Resorts. If you have anything of interest please contact me on e-mail : caroles@gatorzw. co.uk or 011 217 409 +++++++ VACANT STAND OR STAND WITH OLD PROPERTY WANTED IN SUBURBS. CONTACT 011 615 099. +++++ 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 ++++++ HOME NEEDS CARER ! HILLSIDE HOME REQUIRES GOOD STABLE CARER/ HOUSE SITTER FOR A FEW MONTHS. BOREHOLE, VEGGIE GARDEN, TENANT ON PROPERTY. MORE THAN GENEROUS MUTUAL CONDITIONS. SUIT RETIRED COUPLE OR STUDENT OR PEOPLE IN TRANSIT. email lynndubai@gmail. co ++++++++++++ ++ "Looking for an offshore property investment ? Let the Propertygurus find you what you are looking for in either South Africa or the UK. We specialise in facilitating mortgages for our non-resident clients and ensuring all regulatory compliance. Contact ross@propertygurus. net, call 00-27-73619000, or visit www.propertygurus. net" ++++++++++++ +++ 9) VEHICLES We are wanting to buy a 3-tonne or 3,5-tonne truck. Please contact Allan on 011877003 or 240254. ++++++++ For Sale: Nissan Sentra 1600 - 1993 Model As well as Household contents, Please phone Wendy Hunt on 241635 0r 0912 257 111 ++++++++ FOR SALE: 1) Honda 650 Dominator motorbike 2) Kawasaki KLE 400 motorbike 3) Fully decked 10 foot dory with 30horse bass motor All in excellent condition Highest cash offers Please call Vernon 011 643 394 / 09-241365 ++++++++++ 1995 Honda Ballade 180E for Sale 250 000km on clock Tel: 011409182 ++++++ FOR SALE. 1999 SILVER NISSAN SUNNY AUTOMATIC. IMMACULATE CD/ELECTRIC WINDOWS/AIRCON OFFERS. PHONE 63041/2 011209799 ++++++++ Vehicles 1982 datsun 1800 pickup with canopy (petrol)needs paint-work but excellent engine - phone Rob Bowie on 011602543 ++++++++++ C C Sales Limited, Bulawayo, are holding an implement/machinery sale on Thursday 29 November @ 10.00am at the Bulawayo Show-grounds 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. +++++++++++ FOR SALE SUZUKI DR200 WITH SPARE FRAME AND EXTRAS SUZUKI GS850G FOR REBUILDING MOTOR IN GOOD CONDITION VW BEETLE 1200 RUNNER MOTOR REDONE 2007 1 TONNE TRAILER REBUILT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION CONACT KEVIN 0912-681548 9AM-5PM 09-282595 AFTER 7PM +++++++ 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 ++++++++++ HONDA ODYSSEY 2000 - FOR SALE Metallic Silver, low km, leather seats, C.D. shuttle, full house in mint condition Please ring : Trevor McAllister on 011623723 or 78525 (w) 241871 (h) +++++++++ For Sale 1999 Nissan Sunny Automatic. Mileage 74,000 k's Colour Silver. Cd player. Electric Windows/Air Con. Immaculate condition. Phone 63041 or 011 212 711. +++++ FOR SALE: Honda Odyssey 1996, Full house, immaculate condition, 115 000 kms, Contact:0912303779/ 241425(after hrs) +++++++ Vehicle for Sale 1991 Toyota Prado EX Full House 2.4 litre Turbo Diesel In good Condition Contact Russell 011-444545, 09-473592 or bbmeng@gatorzw. co.uk ++++++++ Immaculate Jurgens Caravan for sale Sleeps 6, Gas stove and fridge Small "kitchen" area with sink In built cupboards A must see Price US$ h.c.o. Call: Dylan 023 895 006 Sharon 011 651 315 or 885710 ++++++++++++ +++ 10)) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED ++++++++++++ +++ 10 a) SEEKING FRIENDS Looking for Andrea Bert (Nick Name Andy), Was married to Richard Campbell, has 3 children Sean, Chantel and Cheryl Dawn. Last seen in Kwe Kwe. If anyone has her details please Contact Ann Van Den Berg 0912 333921 or 0912 981733 ++++++ I'm searching for Paul and Sandie McCay. Last known address was Spenser Rd,, Bulawayo. If anyone can supply me with any information or contact details for Paul and Sandie (or Paul's brother Hal) I would be most grateful. My details are: Ian Morton, 171/1 D. Co Bac, P. Co Giang, Quan 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam or email vinapix@vnn. vn ++++++ +++++++ I am desperately looking for Emmanuel Mutsipachana. If anyone knows his whereabouts please contact Elsie on 011431693. ++++++++++++ +++ 11) SITUATIONS VACANT 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 +++++++ The BULAWAYO PUBLICITY ASSOCIATION urgently requires the services of a part time Book-Keeper up to Trial Balance, fairly basic bookkeeping. To work flexi time. Please contact Mrs Bell on 60867 / 72969 / 60868. ++++++++ A Financial Manager is sought for a medium sized company with the Head Office in Bulawayo. He or she must be self motivated and fully committed to the principles and ideals of sound financial management, particularly given the current business environment. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience. Please reply in writing to: The Managing Director, P O Box FM 19, Famona. +++++++++ I require the services of someone to do book keeping and general office work. They can work on site or from home, hours are flexible as long as the work is done. Efficiency is very important. If you are suitably qualified and interested you can e-mail me at preemesh@doolabh. com or call me on 0912 301 628 anytime or 63965(8-10am) or 242128(2pm onwards) Contact Person-Preemesh Doolabh +++++++++ KALEX ELECTRICAL Looking for class 2 or 1 electrician preferably with drivers license and a few years experience. Contact Carl Van der Westhuizen for more information on 282051 or cell 011 402 852 +++++++ We are looking for an experienced gardener who understands swimming pools, a pump, vegetable gardening amongst all the normal duties. This is a live in position with a very good salary. The applicant must have references and be reliable. Tel. Byo 61189 / 69559 / 888790. +++++++ A Christian based organisation is looking for a bookkeeper , who can bring accounts to a trail balance, use Pastel 5,2, work under minimum supervision and have a passion for numbers. Interested applicants send your curriculum vitae to zimteam@impact. co.zw or 45 Heyman Rd Suburbs Bulawayo +++++++ Young lady of age 24yrs Current occupation - Branch manageress for security organisation Cell - 0912 333 031 i am also a holder of a drivers licence able to work under pressure without supervision +++++++ 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 +++++++ 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 ++++++++ "WANTED - Mature Maid urgently needed. Must be responsible and reliable and if she can cook, this will be an added advantage. Accommodation available. Please contact - Mrs. Paddy Wilson on Tel. No. 286603". ++++++++++ EDITH DULY NURSING HOME IS SEEKING A FLEXIBLE AND VERSATILE CLERICAL PERSON IN THEIR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE DUTIES TO INCLUDE invoicing, receipting, banking,creditors, debtors, wages/salaries (Softrite) and all end of month payments e.g Paye, NSSA, Nec, Trade Union. e mail magskriel@mac. com ++++++++ POSITION AVAILABLE FOR AN EXPERIENCED COOK (QUALIFICATIONS NOT NECESSARY) APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE. APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENTABLE. COMPETITIVE SALARY. CONTACT 65181. ++++++++++++ +++++++++ 12) MISCELLANEOUS WATER TREATMENT. 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 011 766 204 +++++++ Wanted ---- Has anyone got , or know of a wood burning stove that is not being used, that might be for sale ? Someone might just have one lying around that they have had for years and don't have a need for it anymore ?? Please, I really need one if you have it. Phone 011211451 or 09241482 ===== Inverters For Sale Are you tired of fumbling in the dark? If so we have the answer for you! We offer various sizes of inverters ranging from 300W to 2500W. They are automatic with built in chargers and come with a 12v maintenance free battery and battery box. They are fully assembled and only require plugging in. Invest now and make your life just a little bit easier - it's well worth it! Phone 67300\60824 for details. +++++++ Firearms For Sale 1 x Benezi 12 Bore Semi-Automatic (5 round) Shotgun 1 x Beretta 9mm Pistol Short 1 x FN 9mm Pistol Long All firearms in excellent condition. Contact Mark on 011630964. +++++++++ Pam Rosenfels Please take note that Pam's shop in Devon Road will open on the 23rd November from 9.00am - 5.00pm for her Annual Christmas Shop. Look forward to seeing you !!!!!! ++++ Wanted: Someone who teaches beginners' pottery. Contact Sheri 0912-262583/ 09-246990 ++++++++++++ +++ L.F. MAZILO FLOORING 10 WOODBURY ROAD THORNGROVE SUPPLY AND FIT CERAMIC TILES FOR WALL AND FLOOR. VINYL TILES, LAYING AND SANDING OF WOODEN BLOCKS. TELEPHONE (09)881981 880479 78678 FAX 881981 +++++++ Firewood and thatching-grass for sale. Please phone I. Boye at 285330 or leave a message on the answering-machine 0r 011 211 027 ++++++++ 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 £65.00 and £95.00 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 ofAbode/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 +++++++ Margaret Bernard at Pethilton happy to look after your pets whenever you need, and Christopher to beautify your dog; supervise a mating; and to train your dog for obedience only (no aggression). Tel 242979 for bookings. ++++++++ 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. ++++++++ HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE 1 x Aqua Leisure Family Swimming Pool 305cm x 76cm (NEW) 1 x DriBuddie Electric Clothes Dryer (NEW) 1 x 4 Slice Sandwich Maker 1 x Exercise Bike 1 x AB Roller 1 x Cocktail Bar with Cabinet 1 x 21" Telefunken TV 1 x Philips DVD Player with Games & USB input 1 x 400W Car AMP 1 x 600W Car AMP 2 x 600W Kenwood 12" Subs 2 x 1000W Pioneer DVC 12" Subs 1 x P2 Laptop 1 x P3 Computer with 15" Monitor 1 x 17" Monitor 5 x Labtec PS2 Keyboards with USB Adapter (NEW) 4 x 13amp Surge Protectors with Telephone Protect (NEW) 1 x 2 Plate Stove 1 x Vacuum Cleaner 1 x Vacuum Sealer 2 x 3/4 Spring Bases & Spring Mattresses 1 x Medium Size Punch Bag 1 x Play Pen (wooden) 1 x Baby Walker 1 x Baby Cot 1 x Travel Cot 1 x Baby Bath 1 x Boy's Bicycle 1 x Dark & Lovely Kit - Regular 1 x Beautiful Beginnings Kit Contact Immanuel on 0912 417 739 or 246262 for prices and viewing. ++++++++ 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. ++++++++++ "MARS INTERNATIONAL - Off shore Medical Insurance We offer competitive rates and provide excellent service. If you are interested in quality off shore medical insurance, please contact our local agent, Des Stephens, on 0912 211156 or 884482/6. If you are already a MARS INTERNATIONAL member, but would like to look at different options, products and prices, or would prefer to deal with someone in Bulawayo, please also contact Des." ++++++++ For Sale: Full-size trampoline. HCO. Phone 240125 - 011-611155 +++++++ Wanting to buy urgently a collapsible wheel-chair. Please phone 240125 +++++++ 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 ++++++++++++ + WATER TANKS IN VARIOUS SIZES FROM 260 LITER TO 5000 LITER. WE ALSO DO BOOSTER PUMPS, PRESSURE TANKS ETC,Tel 011 631846, 207379 +++++++ FOR SALE BUTCHERY BUSINESS INCLUDING COLDROOM UNITS, DEEPFREEZE, STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERS AND MORE. CONACT KEVIN 0912-681548 9AM-5PM 09-282595 AFTER 7 STOLEN 1X PORTABLE FERGUSON DVD PLAYER, SILVER WITH ONEILL STICKER ON LID WITH DETACHABLE POWERPACK 1 X DUCATTI COURSE BREIL WATCH BLACK WITH CARBON FIBRE FACE 1 X SILVER AND BLACK SWATCH WATCH (IRONY)_ 1 X BLACKBERRY 1 X LEATHERMAN CHARGE SERIAL NUMBERS AVAILABLE, ANY INFORMATION ON THESE ITEMS CONACT KEVIN 0912-681548 9AM-5PM 09-282595 AFTER 7PM STOLEN 1 X BUTCHER BOY BANDSAW FADED WHITE AND SILVER 1 X TOWA TOWER SCALE BLACK 1 X AVERY BERKEL SCALE WHITE AND RED CONACT KEVIN 0912-681548 9AM-5PM 09-282595 AFTER 7PM +++++++ 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 +++++++++ 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 +++++++++ Weddings and Events Management Specialising in: - Party planning - be it an adults' or children's party, or any social event - School functions - from fund-raising dinners to leavers dances - Corporate functions - cocktail parties, open days, etc No function is too big or too small; every detail will be organised and co-ordinated for your specific needs. Contact Kirsty Alexander 09-246990 0912-323307 osmart@mweb. co.zw Professional Bridal Consultant (Intec College, South Africa) ++++++++ WELDING RODS: 1 BOX 25KG 12 GAUGE WELDING RODS VITEMAX $65 000 000.00 CASH ONLY CALL: 011 405 455 ++++++++ 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 +++++++++ SOLID TEAK FURNITURE MADE TO ORDER. SPECIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN. BAOBAB INDUSTRIES BULAWAYO TEL: 60319, 76523, OR 882586. E-MAIL: baobab@mweb. co.czw ASK FOR JOHN HEWITT OR BRIAN SINCLAIR ++++ TRANSPORT AND CLEARING If you have goods that you need transported from South Africa to Zimbabwe contact us as we can move them for you. We provide an all inclusive service and handle all the customs formalities both on the SA side and the Zim side of the Beitbridge border post. We handle full loads and consolidated cargo both north and south bound. We pay duties and VAT on your behalf. We also handle export clearing formalities. Contact Regina at PROFESSIONAL CLEARING on land line 09 65338/74130 or cell 011600064 email regina@forward. co.zw We are part of the LINKED LOGISTICS chain. Visit our website http://www.reglink. co.za/ ++++++ 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 & Adults ) , 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 !!! To receive our Newsletter, please reply to jack@zol.co. zw with the subject : ADD ++++++++ 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 +++++++++++ Advert for Sat Hire & Vision Sat-Hire and Vision situated at 73 George Silundika Street next to NMB Bank. George Boswell and his competent staff continue to offer expert service in all fields of Satellite Sales and after Sales Service. We sell new furniture and appliances, as always. We have now expanded our services where we are now offering 2nd hand furniture sales. Do come in and browse around our spacious showroom where we have on offer, probably the best bargains in Bulawayo, with ample parking for your convenience. That's not all..... we also have a kitchen showroom section, visit us for ideas on that new kitchen. Tel: 78164, 67088 Cell 0912 313792 Sat-Hire & Vision 2nd Hand Furniture Sales Down-sizing or leaving? See us first, we are actively seeking all your unwanted furniture and appliances which we will either sell on a commission basis for you or offer to buy it from you outright. Sat Hire & Vision servicing the Bulawayo public, you are NUMBER ONE. Tel 78164 or 67088 +++++++++ - 3x P4 Desktop Computers Ranging at $450 - $650 million each(available) 2.7Ghz processor, 80Gig HDD, 256Mb RAM.Pentium M -10 x P4 Laptops going for R4500-R5000. (available on Friday 09/11/07) Call Robin on 011 921 938 or 011 598 679 ++++++++ FOR SALE House hold contents complete. Camping equipment:-tents, deck chairs, sleeping bags,camp beds,cooler boxes,gas appliances,gas bottles plus many others. Large variety plumbing materials & tools. (pvc, copper, galvanised piping + related fittings, toilet cisterns, toilet pans etc. Office desks,office carpet, shelves, cupboards,racks, calculators, fax/answering machine, computer, Epson printer, stationary, files, plus others. 5kva generator,small generator Bicycles Fibreglass canoe Mercury 21 thrust bass motor Seagull 1 1/2 hp boat motor Mariner 30hp boat motor 9ft fibreglass boat Piranha Fisherman with live well,36-thrust evenrude bass motor,hummingbird fish-finder & 75hp mariner motor Mazda B2000 For appointment phone Steve Daly 243829 011604317 +++++++++ HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE!!! Dinning Room Suite T.V. Display Unit L.G. Washing Machine Capri Deep Freeze Monarch Four Plate Stove Kitchen Table & Chairs, Blender, Cooker, S.Maker etc Bedroom Suite with double bed Glass designer centre tables Baby Car seat, Tender, Cot and Feeding High Chair Hi Tech Graco baby Pram with car seat Office Desks & other Goods also available. N.B All goods are tagged in Forex. Please call Estelle on 011 759 348 / 0912 368 945 / 09-240880 ++++++++++ miscellaneous for sale kiddies all in one picnic table / benches (blue & white) folds into suitcase - R200 Yamaha portasound keyboard (PSS-130)- R300 - phone Rob Bowie on 011602543 +++++++ New In Stock 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, Nissan 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 a lot 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 ++++++ Susan's Beauty parlour. For all you beauty requirements: Facials,manicures, pedicures, waxing,tinting, back or full body massage,G5 massage or cellulite massage: Contact Susan : 0912857376/01191561 1 24 Princess park mansions Cnr L/Takawira & S/Parirenyatwa +++++++++ 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 NEW 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 ++++++ 2 steel curtain poles and rings in black and gold, with lovely golden embossed cream voil curtains for sale, ready made. Please call Kathy on 474117 or 0912227305 ++++++++ ++++++++++ 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. 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 +++++ BOOK NOW FOR YOUR CHILD'S CHEAPER BOARDING FOR 2008 WEEKEND BOARDING AND LAUNDRY ALSO AVAILABLE. CALL LEIGH 011-412-687 ++++++ ENVIRON SKINCARE THE ENVIRON IONZYME DF MACHINE NOW IN BULAWAYO. THE MOST EFFECTIVE MACHINE IN THE WORLD TODAY FOR ENHANCING PENETRATION OF VITAMINS INTO THE SKIN VIA PULSED ELECTRICAL CURRENT AND THE USE OF SOUND WAVES TO TRANSPORT VITAMIN MOLECULES THROUGH THE SKIN. QUOTED BY HARPERS AND QUEEN AS "ONE OF THE TOP 10 BEST FACIAL TREATMENTS IN THE UK". TREATMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO STIMULATE THICKENING OF THE SKIN, NORMALISATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN AND BETTER CONTROL OF PIGMENT PRODUCTION, RESTORATION OF NORMAL SKIN BLOOD FLOW AND PROPER OXYGENATION OF THE SKIN A COURSE OF APPROXIMATELY 24 TREATMENTS IS RECOMMENDED OVER A PERIOD OF THREE TO SIX MONTHS, THEREAFTER A TREATMENT ONCE A MONTH IS SUFFICIENT. PLEASE CONTACT SHARLEEN NEL ON 287592 OR 011616669 OR EMAIL sharlnel@gatorzw. com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR BOOKINGS FOR COURSES. ENVIRON PRODUCTS AND VARIETY OF OTHER FACIALS ALSO AVAILABLE. JEAN GUTHRIE SKINCARE JEAN GUTHRIE SKINCARE AVAILABLE IN BULAWAYO. ALSO LOVELY SELECTION OF JEAN GUTHRIE 30ML AND 50ML EPD PERFUMES FOR SALE. PLEASE CONTACT SHARLEEN NEL ON 287592 OR 011616669 ++++++ 13) TIDBITS I would prefer to be an honest failure than to be a corrupt success PRAVSWORLD.COM ++++++ Zimbabwe must be the only place in the world where you can buy one ply toilet paper that is so thin, it probably should be marketed as `half ply', and if you blow hard enough on it, you can blow a hole right through it! I will not go into the technicalities of what happens when you use it for its real purpose!!! This begs the question...... has Zimbabwe finally reached the `bottom'? +++++++ I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me. But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD- now and always. Psalms 131:1b-3 (NLT) +++++++++ My name is Alice Smith and I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. suddenly, I remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 40-odd years ago. Could he be the same guy that I had a secret crush on, way back then? Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. this balding, grey-haired man with the deeply lined face was way too old to have been my classmate. After he examined my teeth, I asked him if he had attended Morgan Park High School. "Yes. yes, I did. I'm a mustang," he gleamed with pride. "When did you graduate?" I asked. He answered, "In 1965 ,why do you ask?" "You were in my class!", I exclaimed. He looked at me closely. Then, that ugly, old, bald, wrinkled, grey-haired, old so and so, said "What did you teach?" +++++++++++ Herewith a tip on treating an animal who has been bitten by a snake. First you pray for your dog! Well that's what we did when our Jack Russell was bitten in the face by a spitting cobra. His face was bleeding, his eye was swollen totally closed, and he was in obvious pain. Then practically you need a car with a petrol engine, open the bonnet, and remove one of the HT (High Tension) leads (electric cable) which connect the spark plug to the distributor. Don't take the whole lead off, just unclip the end where it clips over the spark plug. At this point it would be advisable to wear a rubber glove, and for another person to hold the dog (or whatever animal) very firmly so that it would be impossible for the animal to bite you. Preferably you should put a hood over its mouth, and for cats put the animal in a bag so it can't claw you. The place where the snake has bitten the animal should be exposed. (For big dogs that cannot be picked up, you might need to connect an electrical extension wire to the end of the lead so that it can reach to the ground in front of the car where you would hold the dog, That might make it a bit easier.) Then you start the car. Because you have removed one of the leads, the car will miss badly and sound terrible. Don't worry about that - it's the animal's life you are trying to save. The car will come right again. You might need to have a person rev the car SLIGHTLY. (You don't want a racing engine with lots of noise as it will frighten the living daylights out of the animal). Hold the HT lead with a rubber glove, and then bring it close to the animal and shock the animal several times at the point where the snake bit it. The animal will react violently because of the shock and try to escape or bite. The shock treatment only needs to be a few split seconds, as the spark comes fast and continuously. You can then let the animal go. The spark apparently neutralises the protein molecules of the venom, and brings instant pain relief to the animal. This can be done for humans too. It is an agonising few seconds of shock, but it will save a life. Please note that it is important to do this as soon after the snake bite as possible, before the venom has had time to spread. Well my Jack Russell reacted so violently to the shock that he jumped right out of my hand and ran off whimpering. But it saved his life. Within an hour or so the swelling had gone down, and by the next day he was normal and full of bounce again. Hope that helps to save a few lives - even humans. Regards Henry D Jackson