Morning Mirror Edition 342 - 6/ 7/ 2009



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1) Editorial
Empirically Available!!

I was reading a blog entitled "The Chief Baboon" yesterday and one of the Chief's contributors, (aptly named "Igundwane") called me "Quite a patronising and empirical old woman" !!!

Well I ask you !! That sort of description applies to someone like Queen Victoria !!

I do apologise if I appear patronising, I often write with Tongue-in-Cheek and that lends itself oddly to a form of patronization ... but "Empirical" I shall have to look that one up in the dictionary !!

Of course it is all Paddy Vickery's fault ... she was my very special English teacher who taught us all to love the English language. I remember those dreamy sultry school mornings, the stifling summer heat forgotten, as she, in that incredible mellifluous voice, talked us through the Wind in the Willows, winding us down the river lazily with Ratty and Otter and Mr Badger.

I always wished I could write a column in the Chronicle, remember that one Martin Lee used to do - "The Chief"?

The Herald equivalent was "Cabbages and Kings" and here all the spicy, racy and risque side of the two cities would be presented in a most amusing, "T.I.C" manner. Now there was an "empirical" man !! Cheek.... very aptly named Igundwane is !

Those personalities of days gone by were all English aficionados, we was well taught at school we woz!!

Do you remember James Thrush, what a glorious man, his incredible military bearing, his meticulous attention to detail? He was my mentor and how I adored him. We would do radio programs together in the Montrose RBC studios and he would very rarely smile that stern encouraging smile, only once or twice to keep me going during the most arduous radio show.

Then there was Ken Jackson, I am not sure what his English claim to fame was but I do remember he would wear his slippers to read the news on telly. The top half of him was immaculate, but under the desk, in the freezing studio, were those snug, rather tatty, carpet slippers.

Alport Mhlanga was one of my very favourite TV presenters. Here was a man of incredible intelligence. He could speak about 8 languages and play the same number of musical instruments. We could talk for hours about African Folklore and Traditions. How I miss those days in his gentle company as he guided me through some of the rather headstrong days in my youth.

And then of course there is the Grand Old Man of Television and Radio - Peter Rollason. Such a gifted man, so articulate, so incomparably musical, such an authority on wildlife and nature.

To listen to him deliver an eulogy or undertake a commentary on an important event like the Queen's Birthday Parade or the Opening Ceremony of the Trade Fair was a sheer delight. His beautiful diction, his impeccable elocution was a delight to hear and he alone could conjure up verbally all the pomp and ceremony of a special occasion.

There are so many delicious columns in so many publications. HeeHoo loved to read Jeffrey Bernard's "Low Life" column in the Spectator, especially when Jeffrey could not manage his weekly task due to being "indisposed" which resulted in that wonderful West End Play "Jefrey Bernard is Unwell".

HeeHoo was inconsolable when Jeffrey died and not even Taki's "High Life" column could assuage his grief !!

Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa: even famous columnists can make the occasional error.

There is a great deal of artistic license in my articles, but if you know of anyone who would like to have me as a resident columnist, I am empirically challenged but literally available !!

2) NOTICES

CHECK OUT THE MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE FOR AMAZING PHOTO OF KARIBA DAM 110% FULL !! OR E MAIL magskriel @ mac.com for a copy.

HOLDING A SEMINAR OR CONFERENCE?
The Old Miltonians Hall is an ideal venue for small seminars or conferences.
Rental rates are most reasonable and luncheon meals can be provided at most competitive prices.
If interested, please contact manager, Helen Rorke, on either of the following:
Telephone - Morning 239378 Afternoon 243995 Cell 0912 261330 E Mail: helgra@yoafrica.com

KING GEORGE VI is celebrating KGVI day
on Friday 10th July.
We have decided to make this an annual event about the time of our anniversary (52 years old this year!) It gives us something fun to plan for!
So please come along and see what we are up to. There will be drama, music, dance, a Mr & Miss KGVI competition, drum majorettes and of course lunch. We will also have displays in our re-furbished library and art room and there will be a sneak preview of our upcoming play - Its My Disability, Deal With it.
Entrance fee in advance R20, at the gate on the day R30.

CBC Pub Night
CBC will be holding a Pub Night after the Falcon/CBC rugby match
on 1st August 2009.
There will be a delicious beef stroganoff on sale, reasonable drinks and great music. There will be no cover charge. Come and join us after the match for a festive, affordable evening out.


LIONS CLUB OF MATOPOS
are hosting a Spring Fair
on the 5th September,2009
at their Lions Den in 23rd Ave Famona. Table space is being sold at R50.
Entrance on the day will be R20 for adults and for children a donation of a toy for our Toys for Joy project or R5. For table bookings please contact the following:
Lion Bev Wood 011-405 652 or e mail bevolux@zol.co.zw Many thanks. Kind regards,
Lion President Bev Wood
BEV WOOD 46A PERCY AVE, HILLSIDE BYO P.O. BOX AC482,ASCOT,BYO TEL. 263 09 242968 CELL:011-405 652/0913 280 706

COMING TO BULAWAYO: BRUCE KUHN
Dates: 10 July 2009 - THE GOSPEL OF LUKE
11 July 2009 - THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Venue: Byo Theatre
Time: 6:30pm for 7:00
Cost : R20.00
Tickets available at the Byo Theatre
Who is BRUCE KUHN BRUCE KUHN performed on Broadway in Les Misrables, in the National Tours of Chess and Cotton Patch Gospel and in the resident company of the acclaimed Actor's Theatre of Louisville in roles as diverse as D'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, as well as The Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of Luke is the story of Jesus, memorized word for word from the Bible and told with the passion and surprise of an eyewitness account. The show premiered at the acclaimed Actor's Theatre of Louisville (one of America's largest professional theaters) to rave reviews and an extended run. The text is the Authorized (King James) Version, which takes to the stage like Shakespeare.
The Acts of the Apostles is the story of the first church in the words of the first believers. Wearing modern clothing and using modern idioms, the actor captures the immediacy and relevancy of the first century stories, collected and edited by Luke as the sequel to his Gospel. The text is based on Eugene Peterson's vibrant translation The Message *.

Bulawayo Boy Ross Cooper has written another great book.
Hi if you're interested in an insect and animal book, please consider the following recently released.
Regards, Ross.
"Sid the Stick Insect" by Ross Cooper: ISBN 978-1-4092-8936-4
http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/sid-the-stick-insect/7310262

BULAWAYAN LECTURE SERIES
There will be a public lecture at the Bulawayo Club on Thursday 9 July 2009.
Anna Mabrey an American archaeologist currently visiting Zimbabwe for a couple of months, will be talking on Cultural Resource Management in the USA
We start at 1700 for 1730.
Hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Paul Hubbard on hubcapzw@gmail.com

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that an extraordinary general meeting will be held
at the Old Miltonians Club
on Wednesday 8th July 2009 at 5.30 pm.

The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the members and other interested parties feelings concerning the future IVY LEAGUE NIGHT CLUB operations from the Club premises.

Executive Committee


Carmel School Ride & FunDay

Date: 12th July 2009
Venue: Bulawayo Country Club (Polo Cross Field)
Time: 8.30 - 9.00
Start / Finish: The Polo Cross Field

Distances:
Rising Stars - 4.6km Social / kids - 12km Intermediate - 30km Elite - 40km
Registration Fee - R20/rider
Pre-registration
Carmel School - Tues 23 June - Friday 10th July - 8am - 12noon Country Club on Sat 11th July, 4pm-5pm
Jumping Castles and all sorts of fun for the Kids. Mega cake & 'goodie sale Full Bar and Catering available: Burgers, Steak Rolls & more!! Please come and support Carmel School and enjoy a great Day!!

NOTICE OF B.P.B.C.'s 51'st A.G.M.

Notice is hereby given of Bulawayo Power Boat Club's 51'st Annual General Meeting to be held at Stoki's Studio, 100 Marimba Road, Matsheumhlope, at 6PM on Wednesday 29th July 2009. Cash bar, ladies to please bring a plate of snacks.

Any queries, please contact: - Graham Kennard 091-2-233604, Andy Chase 011-602702

ZIMBABWE ACADEMY OF MUSIC

SA