MORNING MIRROR EDITION 403 13 September 2010 MORNING MIRROR WEB-SITE http://www.morningmirror.africanherd.com +++++++ ADVERTISERS !! Please contact magskriel@mac.com for information on how to place your advert. +++++++ PLEASE DO NOT PHONE THE EDITOR UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ..... ONLY E MAIL COMMUNICATION WILL BE DEALT WITH THANK YOU ++++++ Teaching is the greatest act of optimism. --Colleen Wilcox Good News of the Day: In today's era of high technology and endless information, in a culture where cell phones, computers and the internet seem to infuse every corners of our lives, "79 percent of the people on our planet digitally are excluded. Be The Change: Offer to teach a skill to someone. You never know where the ripples might go. ++++++++ ONE MILLION ZIMBABWE VOICES BEWARE OF THIS CAUSE AND I QUOTE - "After our publication raised the issue with the group's secretary Ashley Mwanza highlighting the citizens concerns', the group changed on its facebook page from being a Registered Charity Organisation to a Registered Charitable Company. It has since been confirmed that it is a criminal offence for a company to pose as a registered charitable organisation when the activities of its memorandum of agreement do not allow the same to happen." - Zimbabwe News Online - http://zimbabwenewsonline.com/top_news/ +++++++ Sometimes the most urgent thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest. --Ashleigh Brilliant +++++++ 1) THE BEND OVER BAZAAR 2) NOTICES AND EVENTS 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES 4) CONGRATULATIONS 5) CONDOLENCES 6) PETS 7) GUARDIAN ANGELS AND DONATIONS 8) BULAWAYO NEWS 9) GOSSIP COLUMN 10) PERSONAL COLUMN 11) GWERU AND HARARE NEWS 12) WINING AND DINING 13) CATERING AND FOOD 14) ACCOMMODATION OUT OF ZIMBABWE 15) ACCOMMODATION IN ZIMBABWE 16) - PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE 17) VEHICLES 18) TRAVEL AND TOURS 19) COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS 20) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED 21) SEEKING FRIENDS 22) SITUATIONS VACANT 23) SITUATIONS WANTED 24) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 25) SERVICES 26) HEALTH AND BEAUTY 27) TUITION 28) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 29) WANTED TO BUY 30) CLOTHING AND FASHION 31) BOATS AND FISHING 32) DECOR AND HOME 33) TIDBITS +++++++ THE BEND OVER BAZAAR My crazy friend Margot dragged me off to the "Bend Over Bazaar" on Sunday !! Aptly named as there are no shelves or counters, but the goods are spread over the floor and one needs to "bend over" to inspect them ! Most third world countries have these fascinating markets where bargains abound. HeeHoo was most disapproving needless to say, as a businessman, I suppose he has his sound reasons. No one is really sure from whence where these gigantic piles of clothes emanate .... are they containers of clothes sent to the country by caring but misguided charitable organizations ? Are they containers of clothes off-loaded on to third world countries by giant corporate clothing chains ? HeeHoo insists this is one of the reasons why our local clothing manufacturers can no longer survive, and while I can see his logic, I can also see that the populace is so much better dressed now than they were before the emergence of these designer garment fests. Donning sun glasses and an old hat so none of the industrialists could spot me, I sallied forth to see why the rag trade was suffering (or at least that was my excuse to HeeHoo, who is no fool and knew exactly what I was up to !!) Sundays are quite peaceful at the Bazaar, Saturdays however are a nightmare. The atmosphere is carnival and festive with shop keepers bellowing out their bargain prices and a vivid description of their wares. Everything from shoes to belts to purses, some laid neatly in rows and on hangers, but mostly just giant colorful mountains of clothing. Some of the "shops" have the protection of a colourful gazebo but most of them sit in the blazing sun all weekend to sell their wares. One can find all sorts of clothing, jerseys, blouses, jeans and dresses. There is a vague semblance of order, the vast piles of vestments are divided into groups so if you are looking for blouses, they are in one great untidy mound. Margot has a flair for fashion and the locals know her well, wherever she goes, those with de rigueur know she has spotted a bargain, and sharp eyed fashion conscious women follow her faithfully. At first I was rather prissily picking up a skirt or a top rather hesitantly, wondering who on earth had worn this before ?? Margot would politely pull a couple of likely bargains over her clothes to show me what they looked like, although she is several sizes smaller than I, so I could get an idea of the informal purchasing procedure. No changing rooms here, no mirrors and hooks to hang ones handbag !! If one needs privacy, a couple of helpful shop keepers would dump their babies on the ground and form a change room with their towels. All the while peering over the top of the "change rooms", clucking their approval at ones choice of clothing !! But after a while, I too was squatting amongst the vestments quite unashamedly, tugging and pulling garments out from the bottom of the giant appalachian apparel mounds. Wow, such bargains !! A beautiful Indian cambric caftan for a dollar, out of season cashmere jerseys two for a dollar !! A seersucker top from Kashmir ...... No haggling here, take it or leave it "my dalinck " Ooops apologies to our struggling industrialists, you understand of course I did this only for journalistic reasons !! ++++++++ 2) NOTICES AND EVENTS BELLY DANCE CLASSES - suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes! Belly Dancing is a fun way to get fit, tone up the waist, hips and abdominals and improve posture, as well as being a powerful way to release and relax your body and mind.. Come and discover the beautiful you! Wednesdays: Beginners Class 4.00 - 5.00pm Fridays: Intermediate Class 5.00 - 6.00pm At: SHAPE GYM, 3 Colchester Road, Donnington (off Plumtree Road) Ph: 470025 Wear comfy work-out clothes and soft shoes (or barefoot) and bring water! If you have one, bring a scarf to tie around your hips.. All ladies in our classes are invited to dance with me at the Charity Event in support of the Cancer Association, at Hillside Dams on 22nd October, where we will be performing a fun number in aid of Women's Health. Some of our ladies are already making their outfits! Enquiries: Kelly 0913 660 940 ++++++++++ MILTON OLD BOYS CENTENARY CELEBRATION MILTON OLD BOYS ARE CELEBRATING THE SCHOOLS CENTENARY WITH A FUN GOLF DAY AT THE BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB ON THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2010. THE COMPETITION IS 4BBB STABLEFORD, WITH PRIZES TO THE VALUE OF R 12,000.00 UP FOR GRABS. OTHER THAN THE MAIN PRIZES, THERE ARE ALSO PRIZES FOR NEAREST THE PIN, LONGEST DRIVE, STRAIGHTEST DRIVE, MOST GOLF, LADIES PRIZES ALONG WITH GIN TENTS. WHY NOT COME AND ENJOY A FUN AFTERNOON AT THE BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB. ENTRANCE FEE US$ 10.00 PER PARTICIPANT. TO ENTER PLEASE CONTACT ARTHUR LUCAS :- acl@gatorzw.com PHONE 09 474330 / 460568 +++++++ WHAT'S ON AT THE BULAWAYO THEATRE SATURDAY 18TH - 3 PM AUDITIONS FOR PANTO - YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS INTWASA ARTS FESTIVAL - 22ND - 25TH SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 22ND - 7 PM -" THE MAN WHO COMMITTED THOUGHT" (AN EDINBURGH FRINGE AWARD WINNING SHOW) THURSDAY 23RD - 7 PM - " THE TWO WIVES" (WORLD PREMIER) FRIDAY 24TH - 7 PM - "THE DUMB MUST TALK" ( A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRODUCTION FROM ZAMBIA) SATURDAY 25TH - 7 PM - " DANCING WITH THE STARS" ALL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE THEATRE - COST $3/$2 1ST & 2ND OCTOBER - "1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS" MUSICAL PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY SANDY ADAMS. FRIDAY 1ST - 7 PM SATURDAY 2ND - 2.30 & 7 PM TICKETS - $5 FROM THE THEATRE PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE THEATRE Enid Wrench Theatre Secretary ++++++ DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH MONTHLY MINI BAZAAR DATE FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2010 AT 5 PM.. AT DRC CHURCH HALL GEO. SILUNDIKA/13TH AVENUE WE WILL HAVE OUR USUAL FARE OF KOEKSISTERS & MELKTERT, @$5.00 EA OUR FAMOUS BOEREWORS @$7.00 PER KG VEGETABLES, PICKLES & PRESERVES PLANTS, SUZIES POTTING SOIL, COMPOST AND LIQUID MANURE, WINNIE WILL HAVE SWEETS FOR AFRICA THERE AGAIN. KIDS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!! OUR YUMMY BOEREWORS ROLLS, HAMBURGERS AND MORE. TEAS, COFFEE & COLD DRINKS RUDOLPH WITH HIS HANDMADE CANDELABRA GUS & ALTA WITH THEIR BACON CRAZY PRODUCTS MEET FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR SOME DELICIOUS FOOD AND AN ENJOYABLE EVENING. THANKS TO OUR REGULARS FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SUPPORT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. +++++++++++++ INTWASA THEATRE PROGRAM 2010 BULAWAYO THEATRE Venue & Program Manager - Witness Tavarwisa DATE 9am - 12pm 2.00pm - 3.30pm 7.00pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 22nd Sept 'Only Hope' A Hifa direct - product supported by British Council 'The Man Who Committed Thought' (Supported by British Council) Thursday 23rd Sept Theatre Workshop With Patrice Johnson Arterial Network - Zimbabwe Chapter Launch 'The Two Wives' (Supported by Nhimbe Trust) Friday 24th Sept Theatre Workshop with Patrice Johnson Tsitsi Dangerembgwa's 'She No Longer Weeps' (Special Schools Show) 'The Dumb Must Talk' ( Zambia) Saturday 25th Sept Theatre Workshop with Patrice Johnson The Man Who Committed Thought (Supported by British Council) 'Dancing With The Stars' ( I.Y.A.S.A Supported by Culture Fund) The Man Who Committed Thought is brought to Zimbabwe courtesy of British Council. This is an Edinburgh Fringe award winning show. The Two Wives will be having its world premier at Intwasa. Only Hope is product of HIFA-Direct project and comes to Intwasa courtesy of British Council The Dumb Must Talk comes highly recommended. +++++++++++++++ AFRODIZZIAC ARE HOLDING A CAR BOOT SALE! SAT 25 SEPTEMBER 9A.M. TO 4 P.M. LOCATION: RIVER FARM ESTATE/12 AVENUE EXTENSION, SUBURBS,BULAWAYO ONLY CARS BOOKED AND REGISTERED PRIOR TO THIS EVENT WILL BE ACCEPTED TO SELL THEIR WARES.$10 PER CAR/SPACE FREE ENTRY FOOD - CASH BAR - KIDS PLAYGROUND - MUSIC - CRAFT SHOPS - DELI - ENQUIRE AND BOOK YOUR STAND AT AFRODIZZIAC MON TO FRIDAY 9 - 3 SAT 9 - 12 BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - LIMITED STANDS - YOU CAN SELL ANYTHING!! -SCHOOL THRIFT SHOPS WELCOME - WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE SO CLEAR OUT YOUR CUPBOARDS, PACK UP THE OLD TOYS, BOOKS, HOMEWARE,CLOTHING ETC AND HAVE A FUN DAY OUT WITH THE FAMILY AT THE RIVER FARM ESTATE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR CHAIRS/UMBRELLAS/PICNIC BLANKETS AND MAKE A DAY OF IT! MEET YOUR FRIENDS,BROWSE IN THE SHOPS, VISIT THE DELI, ENJOY SOME DELICIOUS FOOD AND LET THE KIDS ENJOY THE PLAYGROUND WHILST YOU SHOP FOR BARGAINS AND UNUSUAL FINDS... PLEASE DIARISE THIS EVENT AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS - ALL WELCOME ++++++ INTWASA THEATRE PROGRAMME STANLEY HALL Program Manager - Witness Tavarwisa DATE GROUP/COUNTRY PRODUCTION TIME Wednesday 22nd Sept Iphi Africa (Swaziland/S.A) Drop in the Land 7 pm - 8.30pm Thursday 23rd Sept Tribal Soul (Sierra Leone/UK) The Man Who Committed Thought 7pm - 8.30pm Friday 24th Sept NHIMBE -SPAA (Zimbabwe) The Two Wives 7pm - 8.30pm Saturday 25th Sept HIFA -DIRECT (ZImbabwe) Only Hope 7PM - 8.30pm Stanley Hall is situated in Makokoba Township, the oldest township in Bulawayo. It is the original home of arts. Amakhosi Theatre, Siyaya Arts and many other groups were born at Stanley Hall. The venue is along 3rd Avenue Extension/Luveve Road. SCHOOLS OUTREACH PROGRAM Program Manager - Witness Tavarwisa DATE Venue Time Show Tuesday 21st Sept Msiteli High 2.00pm - 4.00pm Poetry & Dance Wednesday 22nd Sept Eveline High 2.00pm - 4.00pm Drop in the Land Thursday 23rd Sept Townsend Girls 2.00pm -4.00pm The Dumb Must Talk Thursday 23rd Sept Northlea High 2-00pm - 4.00pm Poetry & Kwabatsha *All shows at the Bulawayo Theatre $2 except The Man who Committed Thought which is $3. * Tickets for all Bulawayo Theatre shows are sold at the theatre. * All schools performance are $1 * All shows at Stanley Hall are $1 Enquiries please phone 09- 63928 +++++++ BULAWAYO MOTORING CLUB COME FOR A FULL DAY'S RACING AT THE BREEDON EVERARD RACEWAY, FALLS ROAD ON SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2010 9 AM TO 2 PM KART RACING, COMPETITORS FROM HARARE, BULAWAYO AND BOTSWANA 2 PM ONWARDS DRAG RACING OPEN TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO TRY THEIR SKILLS. BRING YOUR CAR, BRING YOUR BIKE AND COME RACING FULL BAR AND CATERING ENQUIRIES: LEONORA 0712609431 ++++++ DO U THINK YOUR BABY IS BEAUTIFUL??? ENTER HIM/HER FOR BLAWAYO BEST BABY COMPETITION. ALL PROCEEDS TO ISLAND HOSPICE.... THREE AGE CATEGORIES 0-12 MNTHS 12-24 MNTHS, AND 24-36 MNTHS. LOOK OUT FOR THE ADVERTISING POSTERS AND ENTRY FORMS. ENTRY CHARGE $10.00 SUMBIT MAX 3 FUL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR BABY. PHOTO SIZE MIN SIZE 10 CM X 7 CMS ATTACH TO THE ENTRY FORM WITH THE $10.00 AND POP THEM INTO THE BOXES PROVIDED AROUND BULAWAYO. FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY SMS. LOTS OF LOVELY PRIZES TO BE WON IN EACH CATEGORY. FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT SHARON CELL: 0913111891 "ISLAND HOSPICE" helping those who cannot help themselves..... ++++++++ FLEA MARKET IN AID OF SPCA SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2010 10AM TO 4 PM AT COSMOS COFFEE SHOP OPPOSITE ASCOT SHOPS CNR LEOPOLD TAKAWIRA/GEORGE AVENUE WE HAVE SOME GREAT STALLS ALREADY BOOKED . THESE INCLUDE, DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH WITH THEIR KOEKSISTERS AND MELKTERT, FRANK WITH DELICIOUS CAKES AND MUCH MORE, SUZIE WITH HER WELL KNOWN COMPOST, POTTING SOIL AND LIQUID FERTILIZER,& PLANTS PANNEKOEK (PANCAKES WITH SAVOURY, ICE CREAM OR CONVENTIONAL SUGAR AND CINNAMON, DELICIOUS DRC BOEREWORS ROLLS, YVONNE WITH HER GREAT PICKLES, PRESERVES AND FREE RANGE EGGS, QUEEN MARY HOUSE WITH WHITE ELEPHANT, SUE FOR PENIEL HOME FOR AIDS ORPHANS WITH DELICIOUS TRIFLES. (HERE WE APPEAL TO YOU FOR DONATIONS OF ANY CLOTHING, SHOES, BOOKS, TOILETRIES IN FACT ANY NON PERISHABLE AND PERISHABLE FOODS OR ANYTHING YOU THINK CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 18 BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS WOULD LIKE. A BIN TO RECEIVE THESE WILL BE ON HAND) EXCITING NEW COSMETICS, WINNIE WITH SWEETS FOR AFRICA, STOCKING FILLERS FOR THE KIDDIES CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS AND MANY MORE. PLEASE PHONE HESTER ON 246634 EVENINGS TO BOOK A TABLE.COST R100.00 PER TABLE. ALL GATE AND TABLE MONIES WILL BE GIVEN TO BULAWAYO SPCA. HERE WE ALSO APPEAL TO YOUR VERY GOOD NATURES AND WE KNOW WHAT A WONDERFUL CARING AND GIVING PEOLE BULAWAYANS ARE. SPCA NEED CONSUMABLES FOR THE CLINIC WHICH AS YOU KNOW ATTENDS TO MANY ANIMALS IN NEED FREE. EG COTTON WOOL,JIK FOR STERILISING THE SURFACES, SWABS, NEWSPAPERS DISINFECTANTS, SOAPS,AND IN FACT ANYTHING YOU THINK THEY MIGHT NEED. WE WILL HAVE A COLLECTION BIN FOR THESE AND ALSO FOR ANY FOODSTUFFS YOU MIGHT WISH TO DONATE. HERE BERRY SAYS ANY DOGMEAL, DOG AND CAT BISCUITS,TINNED DOG OR CAT FOODS WOULD BE SOOOOO MUCH APPRECIATED AS THEY ARE LITERALLY DEPENDING ON DONATIONS. BERRY TELLS US THAT IT HAS BEEN THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF BULAWAYO THAT HAVE KEPT THEIR DOORS OPEN THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. THEY TURN NO ANIMAL IN NEED AWAY!!!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT WE KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO GIVE TO THEM AT THIS FLEAMARKET. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. ARRANGE TO MEET FAMILY AND FRIENDS HERE , WONDER AROUND THE STALLS, DROP OFF ANY DONATIONS FOR THE ORPHANS AND ANIMALS AND ENJOY DELICIOUS EATS AND DRINKS . THE COFFEE SHOP WILL BE FULLY OPERATIONAL FOR YOU EATING AND DRINKING PLEASURE. SEE YOU THERE!!!!! +++++++ WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT ZIMBABWE (WEZ) Social Events. September 16th: Game Count Briefing and Peter Johnstone will give a talk on the pros and cons of bow-hunting. October 9th: Regional round of the School Quiz will be held at Hillside Junior School from 09, 00 hrs. October 16th: This year, the National A.G.M will be held out at Maleme. Those able to give and/or requiring lifts will meet at 08.30 at the Churchill Arms. One of the speakers will be Gavin Stephens, who has very kindly agreed, to speak about the Matopos, M.C.S. and the World Heritage Site. We are also hoping that someone from Bird Life Zimbabwe will be able to talk about the Black Eagle Survey. This will be followed by a communal braai at 12.30. After this it will be down to the business side of the A.G.M. There could be some changes to the programme, so please contact Pan Birch on Byo. 237049 or pbirch@yoafrica.com for clarification nearer the time. Please make every effort to attend, as this is a great opportunity to have your voice heard! October 21st; Game Count debriefing. As always this should engender a very lively and amusing discussion. October 22nd - 24th: Ranch Census at Cawston Block (Rosslyn Safaris) Nyamandhlovu. Please contact Shelagh Adams on Byo. 281544 or shelden@yoaftich.com if you would like to participate. October 23rd: National Schools' Quiz Final. This will be held at Sebakwe Education Centre. Hillside Junior School usually does very well. We wish them and all other contestants 'Good Luck'. November 14: Outing to Quiet Waters/Falcon College, where we will be entertained by various presentations by members of staff and pupils. It you require transport/or are able to offer transport, gather at the Holiday Inn car park at 08.00 for departure at 08.30. November 18th: Will be a talk by Judy Ross on an extremely, fascinating and absorbing topic 'Bees and their Environment'. +++++++ BULAWAYO FLORAL GROUP The next meeting of the Bulawayo Floral Group will be held on Wednesday 6th October 2010 at 2.30pm in the hall at the Church of Ascension, Hillside. Our guest will be Judy Carter who will be talking to us about dried flowers. This promises to be an enlightening and interesting afternoon so hope you can all join us for a couple of hours of fun with flowers. Titles for Exhibitors arrangements : 'Still Life' and/or 'Double Delight (with 2 containers).' Entrance by donation - pensioners free! Tea and coffee will be served. ++++++ SUBURBS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH We are having the next Residents meeting on Wednesday 22nd September, starting at 5.45pm. Please note change of venue from BAC to.......... I have invited the Deputy Mayor the Honorable Councilor A Mpofu Refuse will be collected on Thursday 9th September. Thursday 7th October, Thursday 4th November and Thursday 9th December. +++++ On the 24th September 2010, Eveline High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary. For a century this girls school in the heart of Bulawayo had nurtured and developed young ladies form various backgrounds, races and ethnicities. Senator for Kumalo and Minister of Education, Sports and Culture Sen. Dave Coltart has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour at the Centenary Assembly. Centenary March : 9.00AM -10.30Am Starting at Milton High School at 9.00am, through the City Centre and ending at Eveline at 10.45am Centenary Assembly 11.00am -1.00pm Venue : Eveline High School All Eveline Girls invited The celebration will also involve the launch of fundraising for Centenary Legacy Projects including a Library and IT Centre for the school as we lay a foundation for future generations of Eveline girls. This will be an opportunity to meet and reconnect with friends, classmates, teachers and headmistresses affectionately known as Madams during their time. Get involved !!!! Diarise Friday the 24th September 2010 Consider sending a Gift in cash /kind to the School Send us your name, year & email for the 'Old' Eveline Girls Directory +++++++ ISLAND HOSPICE GOLF COMPETITION REMINDER Island Golf Competition being held at Hornung Park, 25 SEPTEMBER. 4 Balls, Better Ball, Stapleford, own pairs. To enter competition please phone: Paul Kruger - 287727 or Graham Morris-243114 +++++++ NO BREATH ,NO LIFE - KNOW BREATH, KNOW LIFE PEACE, JOY AND LOVE are our true states of being .Stress disturbs the system and produces negative thoughts and emotions, which then get stored as toxins in the body. This leads to disease in the body and a disturbed mental state. What is the 'ART OF LIVING' Part One Course? The Art Of Living course offers techniques to eliminate stress from the system and to pave the way for a joyful, vibrant life. Course participants report increase in the level of physical energy and an overall enhancement of well- being. The mind becomes more focused, more in the moment, more alert. Our inner strength becomes so strong and pervasive that nothing can shake it.. The Course is only 12 hours spread over three consecutive days.. Simple yet very effective breathing techniques that effortlessly bring the mind to stillness ( Sudarshan Kriya). Group discussions bring to our awareness the Knowledge needed to move through life with responsibility, dynamism and joy. Upcoming Art of Living Course - Morning Course in Bulawayo Timings for this course have been set to allow mothers with young children at school, to attend and finish in time to pick up kids. Dates - Part One 3 day course 21st to the 23rd September 2010 Venue : Hindu Community Centre ( Old Hellenic Hall) Coghlan Avenue ,Khumalo Registration : at Chippy's Soft Furnishers Fife Street, between 11th and 12th Avenues Times : 8.00am to 11.30am , Tue, Wed & Thurs Cost : $50 RSVP: kirthi@artofliving.org.zw; (09) 463461; 0712 877 491 ,Bhasha 66523, +++++++ BATA CLUB OCTOBER FAIR SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2010 8.30 'til 4.00pm Entrance Free To sell wares- $10 per table Contact: Suzanne White Davison Chapungu 223376 The Bata Club Fair is in Gweru Contact number is (054) 223376 ++++++++++ MUSIC BY MOONLIGHT. The Cancer Association are planning another Music by moonlight evening, in order to raise funds for Bulawayo Mastectomy Support Group and the Cancer Association The event will be at HILLSIDE DAMS, on FRIDAY 22nd OCTOBER. We have many fabulous musicians, once again, and hope the Bulawayo public will support us, as they always do .Tickets will be on sale from the beginning of October, from either THE BOMA, at HILLSIDE DAMS or from Sheila Gill (242486) Please note tickets are limited and will not be on sale at the gate. You will be most welcome to bring your cooler boxes and a picnic. Food will also be available from the Boma There will be a prize for the best dressed PINK TABLE ! For further details, please contact Sheila Gill, Tel. 242486 ++++++++ MILTON OLD BOYS FUN GOLF DAY MILTON OLD BOYS ARE CELEBRATING THE SCHOOLS CENTENARY WITH A FUN GOLF DAY AT THE BULAWAYO COUNTRY CLUB ON THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2010. THE COMPETITION IS 4BBB STABLEFORD AND YOU ARE REQUESTED TO ENTER IN GROUPS OF 4 PLAYERS. WE ARE STARTING AT 1130 HOURS AND THE LAST TEE OFF TIME WILL BE 1330. THE ENTRY FEE IS US$ 10.00 PER PARTICIPANT AND YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY GREEN AND CADDY FEES. TO ENTER PLEASE CONTACT ARTHUR LUCAS :- acl@gatorzw.com PHONE 09 474330 / 460568 +++++++++ THE CHURCH OF ASCENSION, Hillside, Bulawayo, FETE is taking place on 6th November 2010. Your donations in cash or kind would be very much appreciated. Please contact - BOOKS - Denny Matthews (B) 61188 RAFFLE - Wendy Iversen (H) 244035 BAR SUPPLIES - Caroline Murongazvombo (B) 67311 WHITE ELEPHANT AND WHAT HAVE YOU - Leila Hunt (B) 203022 or, your donations can be dropped off at the Church If you would like to book a stall to market your own crafts, please contact Pam Greenway - (H) 231358 All who have amazing talents be you - musicians, clowns, fire-eaters, dancers, face painters; we would love to hear from you! Rudi and Tookie are BACK AGAIN - Playing every Saturday evening at Mosaics Come and enjoy live music from the golden years of Rock 'n Roll and beyond. BACK AGAIN - Available for all occasions! Mobile 0915168460 +++++++ CBC CHARITY CARNIVAL AND ZIMFEST 27th November 2010 CBC are holding the first Charity Carnival that will give all Bulawayo Charities a chance to raise much needed funds for their causes "Free of charge". In addition to the charity stalls there will be public stalls available for hire for those who have wares to sell! Perfect timing for those Christmas ideas! There will be plenty of entertainment for the family including Celtic games, jumping castles, air rifle and so much more. Once the kids have enjoyed the afternoon, it's time for the adults to kick back, relax and enjoy a good evening with Frank Reynolds. Plenty of good food, good company and good fun!!! For details on Stalls, charity or public, contact: Anwen 0712 614045 Ceri 0712 613855 *WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER DETAILS** ++++ BUSTERS RUGBY Presents Busters Sports Challenge & "Oktoberfest" on 25th September 2010 from 3.00 pm onwards at Busters Sports Grounds Entrance: $5.00 Challenges include Down Downs, Volleyball, Paintball and the Busters Sports Challenge Entertainment provided by Vanessa Palm from South Africa & DJ Frank +++++++++ Busters Adult Sports Day Come and have loads of fun on 25th September 2010 from 2pm onwards at Busters Rugby Grounds Games include Tug of war, Ten-legged race, Egg throwing, Boat races, Tossing the caber etc. For the kids: Power Cut Porridge eating competition Tequila girls * Heinekin girls * Zimbo girls Cheap beer!!! Entry forms for teams available from Busters, and zimbo@yoafrica.com and talana@aflogistics.co.zw Registration fee for teams: $20 Entries to be handed in (by hand or via e-mail) by Wednesday 22nd September 2010 ++++++++++ PAB AND THE ACADEMY WAGNER: TANNHAUSER Friday 17 September at 6.30 p.m.in the Robert Sibson Hall 6.30 p.m. [with supper interval] 'Wagner's passionate opera about a medieval minstrel torn between the temptations of sacred and profane love is seen here in one of the most gorgeous and gloriously romantic productions in the Met's repertory' [New York Times]. 'A distinguished cast is headed by Richard Cassily who was perhaps the leading exponent of Tannhäuser at the time with Eva Marton as a radiant Elizabeth and Tatiana Troyanos a musically and dramatically stunning Venus. The evening's brightest star, however, was arguably James Levine whose grasp of the score was all-encompassing, bringing out all the incidental beauties while keeping it moving.' [Richard Eviden]. Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers] DRUMS OF PEACE Wednesday 22 September at 6.00 p.m. in the Academy Grounds Listen to and watch the drummers, join in the interactive drumming circles. Bring a blanket, a cooler box and a picnic! No admission charge. WAR AND PEACE Thursdays 23 & 30 September, 7, 14, 21 & 28 October, 4 November at 7.15 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall The classic BBC dramatisation of Tolstoy's epic story of love and loss set against the background of the Napoleonic Wars begins on Thursday 23 September. Anthony Hopkins heads the cast as the soul-searching Pierre Bezuhov (a role for which he won that year's Best Actor BAFTA) and Morag Hood is the beautiful and impulsive Natasha Rostov. Alan Dobie is the dour but heroic Prince Andrei Bolkonsky and David Swift is Napoleon, whose decision to invade Russia in 1812 has far-reaching consequences for Pierre and the Rostov and Bolkonsky families. The principal aim of this twenty-part serial (to be shown over seven weeks at the Academy) was to transfer the rich characterisation and incident from the novel to fifteen hours of television drama and it boasts superb acting, award-winning design and breath-taking battle sequences involving thousands which were filmed in the former Yugoslavia Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 or $15.00 / R110.00 the series [Free to Red Carpet members only. There will be an opportunity to pay for the first session, then pay the balance for the season ticket if you'd like to make sure you want to see the whole series by watching the first episodes without commitment to the rest!] ADAM: GISELLE Friday 1 October at 7.30 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall [with supper interval]. 'Perhaps the most celebrated ballet of the Romantic era, Adam's Giselle is the dramatic story of a peasant girl whose betrayal by her aristocratic lover causes her to go mad before dying and returning as a ghost. Featuring the fabulous Alina Cojocaru in the title role and Johan Kobborg as a torn Count Albrecht, Peter Wright's sparkling production and John Macfarlane's pastoral designs create an opulent feast for the eyes.' Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers] THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO N.B.CHANGE OF DATE Wednesday 6 October at 7.30 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall A mesmerising Swedish film with subtitles of the best-selling thriller featuring the unconventional heroine Lisbeth Salander, the enigmatic, delinquent and dangerous security specialist. The plot concerns Henrik Vanger, a Swedish industrialist tormented by the loss of a child decades earlier who is convinced that a member of the family has committed the murder. Salander together with journalist Mikael Blomkvist delves deep into the Vangers' past to discover the truth but someone else wants the past to remain a secret and will go to any lengths to keep it that way... If you've read the book, you'll know you want to see the film - and, if you haven't, rest assured it's one of the classiest and most thrilling films you've seen in a long while! Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [Academy fund-raiser - NO free admissions!] ++++++++ INTWASA NATIONAL ART GALLERY PROGRAM Venue Manager: Fisani Nkomo DATE VENUE TIME EVENT SECTOR Tuesday 21st Sept COURTYARD 5:00pm - 6:00pm Book Launch - REALITIES - Ericah Gwetai Literary COURTYARD 6:00pm- 7:00pm Poetry reading and Recitals Spoken Word COURTYARD 7:00pm - 8.30pm Official Launch All Wednesday 22nd Sept LECTURE THEATRE 10:00am - 4:00pm Strokes and Words Workshop (Tapfuma Gutsa) Visual Arts COURTYARD 3:00pm - 4:00pm Poetry Reading and Prize Giving Spoken Word LECTURE THEATRE 6:00pm - 7:00pm The Comedy Hour Spoken Word Thursday 23rd Sept LECTURE THEATRE 9:00pm -12:00pm Writing Workshop Literary COURTYARD 4:00pm -5:00pm Intwasa Stories Competition Announcement of Winners Literary SMALL GALLERIES 5:30pm - 7:00pm Me! Then, and Now Exhibition Visual Arts COURTYARD 7:00pm - 8:00pm A Night of African Tales Spoken Word Friday 24th Sept COURTYARD 10:00am - 11:30am Walk about for Schools Visual Arts COURTYARD 1:00pm - 2:00pm Acoustic Friday Music COURTYARD 3:00pm - 4:00pm Public Readings Literary Saturday 25th Sept SMALL GALLERIES 10:00am -11:30am Walk About for Schools Visual Arts COURTYARD 2:00am - 4:00pm Echoes of Young Voices British Council COURTYARD 7:00am - 8:00pm PoetrySlam Spoken Work +++++++ Mosaics in association with "Absolute Water" proudly present MOSAICS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010 Featuring "CLINT & CO" Live in Concert. Date - 9th October 2010 Time - Gates open 2:30pm Entertainment for the whole family throughout the afternoon including stalls, jumping castles, face painting etc with live music by Tookie and Rudi. Main concert starts 6:30pm sharp. Huge after party with DJs "The Witch, The Wolf & The Doctor" until late!! Reserve this date Bulawayo - don't miss out on this one. Pre-sold tickets - $15 (Adults) At the gate - $20 (Adults) $5 (Children u12) Pre-sold tickes available from next week - watch this space for details. Limited stalls available - for stall bookings and more info contact: Gary Iversen - 0712 402 737 Gary Stanley - 0712 410 915 / 244043 ++++++++++++++ Victoria Falls New Year - Parlotones live in Concert. 30 and 31 Dec 2010 - Falls Fest 2010 will host Top bands from South Africa and Zimbabwe namely The Parlotones, Ghapi, Evicted, Mann Friday, Kazz Dougie & more Contact Sarah for packages, tickets and information. Cell - 0914 432800 email:- fallsfest@yoafrica.com or www.fallsfest.co.zw Get ready to Rock in Vic Falls! Tickets selling fast +++++ Zimbabwe is at a crossroads! A beautiful nation with great potential and many God-g iven promises, yet a nation still struggling for justice and peace and where the poor continue to suffer. The call is ringing out to return to God, unite and help the rural poor by training them to farm in a profitable and sustainable way. The Church in Zimbabwe is awakening and is on the verge of being used by God to transform this awesome nation, creating godly discipleship models in all sectors of the national economy, beginning with faithful stewardship of the land that God has given. Join us to Pray Please consider joining the *LoveZim International Prayer Day - we are inviting people all around the world to support Christians in Zimbabwe by standing with them in prayer on 26th September 2010. The LoveZim International Prayer Day is supported by: African Enterprise, CZCLUK, Evangelical Alliance UK , Global Connections, Global Day of Prayer, Newfrontiers, Samaritan's Purse, The Peace Alliance, Tearfund, The Global Native, and many others. Share the News Our goal is to reach every Zimbabwean not currently living in Zimbabwe as well as thousands of other believers around the world who we hope will be willing to join us in prayer. What else can you do? You can show your support and find out more by signing up at www.lovezim.org. +++++++++ AMALINDA FUN RUN & BIKE RIDE Amalinda wish to start up this fun event again. It's time to get fit. 24th October 2010 20k Fun Run also done in Relays 20k Walk also done in Relays 60k Off road Cycle also done in Relays Gary Stanley will play throughout the day Full Bar and Catering available All funds will go to Breast Cancer Association Contact Fiona Burns on 0733 314533 or Lee McNab on 0712 405756 Keep watching this space ++++++++ You are invited to attend the following workshops LISTENING TO THE MESSAGES FROM MY BODY THE POWER OF FEELINGS In this workshop you will understand the true value of your feelings and a constructive positive interaction between your mind and your feelings. You will explore your capacity to feel through self-reflection and written exercises. Dates: Wednesday Evening of the 8th,15th and 22nd September Contact: Bernadette Terry, PRH Educator CENTRE FOR ADULT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Tel 09 241224 Cell 0712 221 443 E-mail: terry@netconnect.co.zw www.prh-international.org +++++++ 3) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES ROSES - The Chairman and committee of the Rainbow fund would like to thank everyone For the support we have received from the sale of our book, Tony's Rainbow. Your generosity Has enabled us to assist three children in desperate medical need. Tony's Rainbow is still on sale at Vigne Bookshop and Indaba Caf or direct from Ann Hadfield telephone 479188. Should anyone wish To donate to this worthy fund, please call Ann or banking details. ++++++++ 4) CONGRATULATIONS Pat and Les Stirling are thrilled to announce the engagement, in London, of Scott to Miranda, daughter of Cyril and Pru Atkinson of Johannesburg. Pat Stirling pdstirling@hotmail.co.uk ++++++++ 5) CONDOLENCES LENDRUM, Adrian: A Celebration of Life, please join us in celebrating Adrian's life, at Bulawayo Country Club, Saturday 18th September, @ 4pm. Tea & snacks available, plus a cash bar. Many thanks, Peggy Lendrum & Laurie Thompson ++++++++ FRED MELLETT I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people who helped me and assisted me in the passing of my husband. A special thanks to Gary Green and his wife Heather from Anolle Castings & Engineering who opened their hearts to me and were such a blessing. I cannot thank you enough. Also to Karen Williams who assisted in taking care of the tea's and eats and Shez Blatch. Words cannot express to you on all you have done and your heart in all. Also to Richard Langworthy for conducting the funeral. Thank so much Richard. Lastly to Graeme Dexter my son-in-law so took care of all the arrangements. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God Bless you all Johanna Mellett (wife of Fred Mellett) ++++++++ ADRIAN LENDRUM Dear Jeff - so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Love & thoughts to you and the family. Fleur Donzelli-Coelho +++++++ ADRIAN LENDRUM: A real friend in need, he was always there to help when the going got tough even when we were far apart. Ray. ++++++++ 6) PETS PUPPIES FOR SALE : X WIEMERANER/RIDGEBACK 6 week old Puppies very intelligent, cute, will make good watch dogs as well as being good with children Contact : 0913 380 838 / 64296 ++++++ Cherine Harvey ex Gweru would like to thank Berry and SPCA for taking in her cats, Physco Cat, Black Cat, Grease Cat and Dodge Cat, during her move from Gweru to Bulawayo after been given notice to vacate the farm. A special thanks to Sue McKenzie for her love and attention for Cherine's cats. She gave nothing but love care and a shoulder to cry on. The cats have found loving homes, Dodge Cat sadly passed away in the SPCA from a broken heart and he has gone to be in the arms of Jesus. Cherine wishes the new parents of all her cats the best of luck and enjoy your new babies, they will give you nothing but joy and plenty of laughs, just remember, when you are down, hug a cat and your troubles will be gone. To all those whose hearts strings have just been tugged please keep in mind there are plenty of cats at SPCA that need a loving homes. ++++++++ Dog Training Dog Training will resume on Sunday the 5th of September 2010 and will continue weekly for the school term. Beginners will commence at 07:30 am and advanced at 08:30 am. Venue: Girls College Hockey Field +++++++++ Absolutely gorgeous Toy Pom Puppies, very playful, ready to go to good homes. Please, contact cell numb. - 0913 566 556. ++++++++ Margaret Bernard at Pet Hilton happy to accommodate your pet whenever you need. Bitches on heat catered for, and supervised matings when required. Domestic obedience training given. Christopher on duty to beautify your dog, shampoo, dip, brush, and clip, etc. All breeds welcome. Dip tank open Saturdays 8.30 - 11.30. Fee R10 per dog. Phone 242979 to book or make enquiries +++++++++ 7) GUARDIAN ANGELS AND DONATIONS ISLAND HOSPICE GOLF COMPETITION This is a reminder for the Island Hospice golf competition(4 ball, better ball, Staplefords, own pairs) to be held at Horning Park on Saturday 25 September. Some really good prizes. To enter please phone: Graham Morris: 243114 or Paul Kruger:: 287727 Borewors Rolls will be on sale. Please support us in order for us to help those who can't help themselves. ++++++++ GUARDIAN ANGELS OF EDITH DULY NURSING HOME THIS WEEK MR H BHIKHA CHIPCHASE FOOD 4 HOMES GEES FRUIT & VEG KEY SERVICES LOBELS JOE & MARIA - PRO BAKE MR LEE - ZIM/BOTS CHRISTIAN MISSION ++++++++ The wonderful folk at Chipchase have pledged to donate bag for bag of manure to Edith Duly Nursing Home. For each bag y of top dressing, compost or manure you buy they will send a bag of manure to maintain the glorious garden and veggie garden at the Nursing Home. SMS Malcolm at Chipchase on 011211841 ++++++++ Matabeleland Squash Association, in conjunction with Squash Rackets Association of Zimbabwe, takes this opportunity to thank the following sponsors whose contributions made it possible for us to hold the Zimbabwe Open 2010 Squash Championships in Bulawayo. Acacia Insurance Brokers Acol Chemical (Pvt) Ltd Automation Business Forms (Pvt) Ltd Bulawayo General Supplies Mike Burns CIH Ltd Ernst & Young Fawcett Security Fortwell Wholesale (1985) (Pvt) Ltd Fuel Supplies Holiday Inn Kershelmar Dairies Lloyd Mangwandi Lobels Biscuits John McMinn Optometrists Metso Minerals (Pvt) Ltd Motor Maintenance Systems Okpatech Industrial Suppliers Old Miltonians (Squash Section) Safeguard Security Byo (Pvt) Ltd Shoprite Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd Suburbs Squash Club Tilus Supermarket Trefor Williams Zesa +++++ AGM for Barbara Burrell Home for the Aged Blind All interested persons, family and our wonderful supporters are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Barbara Burrell Centre for the Blind to be held on Wednesday 26th September 2010 at the home in Sarah Bain Avenue Ilanda, Bulawayo at 5.30pm ++++++++ 8) BULAWAYO NEWS SUBURBS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NOTICE OF RESIDENTS MEETING WEDNESDAY, 22ND September, 2010, at BYO BOWLS CLUB. Starting at 5.45pm. Your safety and security is our concern. Lets Fight Crime Together Agenda; Welcome of residents by Chairman Neal Leach. Reading of previous minutes. Matters arising from the minutes, Keynote Address by Chairman Neighbourhood Watch financial position by Treasurer Crime statistics By ZRP Address by Deputy Mayor. Suggestions and contributions by residents' Vote of Thanks. IMPORTANT CELL NUMBERS John Staal, Chief Warden, cell 0912851009 landline 230138. Ian Johnston, SNW Committee cell 0712215373 landline 237240 E-Mail jicsjohnston@yoafrica.com. 75 Heyman Road. ++++++ Disposable Nappies Looking for new disposable baby nappies where the stick on tabs have been broken off. Please contact Shirley at the Vets, 60518 / 67431 or drop off at the Veterinary Surgery ++++++++ 9) GOSSIP COLUMN ++++++++ 10) PERSONAL COLUMN Hlekweni Friends Rural Service Sells the Following Products: Delicious broilers, $6.00 each Also, Rabbits, Goats, and Indigenous Chickens School Furniture and eco friendly Stovens and Solar Cookers Hlekweni Provides Training Long courses: Carpentry Building Early Childhood Education Sewing and Garment Making Agriculture Short & Consultancy Courses: Nutritional Gardening Poultry Production Small Livestock Production Bee Keeping How to Start Your Own Business Coffin Making Bench Making Many others including Uniform Making, Home D cor, MushroomProduction, Piggery, etc. Our conference facilities can accommodate groups of up to 100 in modest accommodation with meeting space and catering or self-catering options available. Contact us at hlekweni@zol.co.zw or (09) 479888/465720. ++++++ WHITESTONE SCHOOL Dear Whitestone Old Boy / Girl One of our Old Boys based in the U.K., Mr Michael Wright has kindly agreed to co-ordinate a re-union in the U.K. for our alumni. This will be a wonderful opportunity to renew old acquaintances. If you would like to find out more about this reunion of a vary special group of people, please contact Michael on Michael.Wright@rathbones.com Yours sincerely F.M. DE BEER HEADMASTER ++++++++++ Marriage Guidance Society is in need of a room or two for counseling services This is a non profit making organization working with counselors to help couples realize their dream marriages young adults to be well informed before getting into marriage just lend a listening ear to someone who is hurting because of relationships that have not gone right if you have such space or know someone who may have kindly email Godfrey: godfrey@yoafrica.com OR Send sms or call: 0712 753 765 ++++++++ DO U THINK YOUR BABY IS BEAUTIFUL??? ENTER HIM/HER FOR BLAWAYO BEST BABY COMPETITION. ALL PROCEEDS TO ISLAND HOSPICE.... THREE AGE CATEGORIES 0-12 MNTHS 12-24 MNTHS, AND 24-36 MNTHS. LOOK OUT FOR THE ADVERTISING POSTERS AND ENTRY FORMS. ENTRY CHARGE $10.00 SUMBIT MAX 3 FUL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR BABY. PHOTO SIZE MIN SIZE 10 CM X 7 CMS ATTACH TO THE ENTRY FORM WITH THE $10.00 AND POP THEM INTO THE BOXES PROVIDED AROUND BULAWAYO. FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY SMS. LOTS OF LOVELY PRIZES TO BE WON IN EACH CATEGORY. FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT SHARON CELL: 0913111891 "ISLAND HOSPICE" helping those who cannot help themselves..... +++++ Life Coaching - Discover your game and play it! The game of life is played on many fields - relationships, careers and personal growth. As a life coach, I can guide you to identify your goals, and motivate and support you to stay on top of your game. Don't expect a therapy session during life coaching, the process is different. Therapy deals with unresolved issues, while life coaching deals with where you are now, and where you want to be. A coach can be a powerful asset and partner in determining your life's course and staying on track. How can coaching benefit you? Develop self esteem Make positive life changes Improve and deepen your relationships Deal with fears and challenges Make positive progress towards your hopes, dreams and aspirations How does the process work? Solution-based question & answer sessions Sounding board and brainstorming sessions Identification of goals Techniques and tools to enable you to your own deeper insights Development of a personalized action plan The outcomes that clients most often attribute to their coaching are a higher level of self-awareness and self-confidence, a more balanced life, smarter goal-setting and lower stress levels. For more information contact: Margi on 09 240946 or 0913218784 or margs@yoafrica.com +++++++ I am researching Kariba and are desperately looking for a copy of a book by Colin Gillies "Kariba into the Millennium". Please contact via e-mail at leonie.l@mweb.co.za +++++++ I am looking for the book by Jeannie Boggie called ''With husband and farm in Rhodesia'' Also does anyone have any info on the place called Soutpansberg in early days. There was such a place which is not now shown on any maps. Angela Hurrell Perth W. Australia angela ahurrell@westnet.com.au +++++++ WARM HEART UGLY FACE Do you remember queuing in the bank every day to draw your allowance that would buy half a loaf of bread ? Do you remember when our husbands would go off and "play golf" on Friday lunchtime just in case the police came to throw them into the cells for the weekend ? Do you remember staring at rows and rows of empty shelves and wondering what you were going to feed the family ? What short memories we all have ..... Well thankfully Jerome Gardner has documented those crazy days and now his book " Warm Heart Ugly Face" is available. The story of a traumatic decade of hyperinflation and its debilitating consequences for the people of Zimbabwe. People wishing to buy the book can either e-mail gardnerj@yoafrica.com or phone Bulawayo 75848 In Harare the contact details are Zfn, Cecil House, 2 Central Ave [cnr Second, opp NSSA, in front of Datvest] Telephone 0733016576 and speak to Fadzai Mhenyu +++++++++ Econet Wireless is changing its prefix number from 091 to 077, with effect from October 2. This change is in line with global regulations on numbering set by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Only the first three digits of the current number will change - from 091 to 077. The other seven digits remain the same. To allow a smooth changeover to the new 077 number, our customers will be able to make calls to Econet numbers using both the current 091 and new 077 codes until November 2. However, after this period, a call to an Econet number will only be possible by using the new 077 prefix. It is important to note that the changes are part of worldwide changes being led by the ITU, the agency of the UN which regulates ICTs. The changes will set new standards in numbering. Over the next few weeks, we will be running a media campaign to alert our customers to the changes. You can contribute to this by informing your own acquaintances as to this new plan. Kindest regards Ranga Mberi Corporate Communications Manager Econet Wireless (Pvt) Limited Mobile: +263912222407 Tel: +263-4 486121/6 Fax: +263-4-486120/486183 rmberi@econet.co.zw +++++++++ 11) GWERU AND HARARE NEWS BATA CLUB GWERU SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2010 8.30 'til 4.00pm Entrance Free To sell wares- $10 per table Contact: Suzanne White Davison Chapungu 223376 ++++++++ 12) WINING AND DINING SUBURBS SQUASH CLUB 20 PAULING ROAD, SUBURBS FRANGO'S IS NOW OPEN OPEN TO ALL FRIDAYS 12:00 - 19:00 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FUTURE OPENING TIMES 231417 / 0712621723 TO BOOK TAKEAWAYS AVAILABLE MENU FRANGOS BABY CHICKEN, CHIPS & SALAD - $8 ¼ PORTUGUESE CHICKEN, CHIPS & SALAD - $7, 1/2 PORTUGUESE CHICKEN, CHIPS & SALAD - $9 Either Peri-peri, Lemon & Herb or Plain 21 DAY MATURED RUMP STEAKS (350 gr), CHIPS & SALAD - $11 PLATE OF CHIPS - $2 FROM THE BAR A SELECTION OF BEERS / CIDERS / MINERALS & WINES COCKTAIL JUGS - $5 TEA / COFFEE - $1 HOT CHOCOLATE / CAPPUCCINO - R10 ++++++++ New Orleans Restaurant We are pleased to announced that from Friday the 3rd September, we have implemented a new menu. Tasty first time dishes that will leave you wanting more, accompanied by our ever popular old faithful's. Also to herald in the onset of summer we are offering pub style poolside lunches Monday to Friday. A menu of Steak egg and chips, open country pie, fish and chips, healthy chicken or pork salad wraps and a delicious summer salads. Starters and desserts are available on request as are children's portions. Mains averaging in the region of R65. For those Whitestone parents ferrying children back and forth from school to sports why not pop in for a light lunch. We are minutes away and it saves a trip home. Kids portions available. We are also offering a takeaway service for lunch and dinner. Call ahead and beat the stress of powercuts and time constraints, let us help! +++++++ The Berry (Formerly The Roasted Berry) We have moved to number 22 Haddon Ave Kumalo Do call in for a cuppa soon. Open daily (except Tuesdays) 9 am to 6 pm dinner by reservation Telephone 257907 0712 211 815 +++ THE STABLE WINERY THE FALCON VILLAGE THE COACH HOUSE 23 FALCON STREET BELMONT BULAWAYO TEL 0912 258 531 EMAIL: dunn@gatorzw.com WONDERFUL WINES FROM THE CAPE FABULOUS FAIRVIEW CHEESES SUPER SPECIALS: FAIRVIEW OLIVE OIL WAS $11.80 NOW $9.00 QUAGGA RIDGE ROSE WAS $5.30 NOW $4.20 L'ORMARINS SAUVIGNON BLANC WAS $12.80 NOW $6.80 SEE YOU THERE!!!! +++++++ Mojo Bar, Lounge and Cafe (B.A.C, 12th Ave) We are open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Fabulous Segafredo coffee available. Open from 8.30am. FREE cappuccino, expresso or tea of your choice with breakfast or lunch (for the month of September) Great ambience - kids welcome on veranda ''''''''''''''''''' ++++++++ MASSIMO'S GENUINE ITALIAN RESTAURANT Ascot Shopping Centre Open for lunch Tuesday to Friday Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday Phone 237430 Mmmmmmmm Maxis salads are the best I live for his pepper steak and HeeHoo loves his Tripo ! ++++++++ FONDUE FONDUE FONDUE The Melting Pot Bring your friends and family together for a fun evening of fondue. We offer cheese, oil and chocolate fondue all wrapped up into a delicious 3 course meal. R120 per person ( 3 courses ) EAT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE! Open Wed to Sunday Ideal for birthday parties, groups, or a romantic night out! By booking only Phone Lauren on 0712207508 or 0912515140 ++++++++ 13) CATERING AND FOOD CAKES CAKES CAKES ... Need a special cake for that special occasion? - Anniversary, Birthday or as a Gift. CAKES made to order. Heart-shaped, square or round. Various flavours - Black Forest Gateau, Amarula Carrot Cake, Strawberry Meringue Gateau, Apple and Walnut Cake, Custard Layer Cake, Tropical Spice Cake and Triple Chocolate Cheesecake etc. Contact Marina 0912-987 608 or email awesometastes@fastmail.co.uk ++++++++ PRIMOLITOS ZIMBABWE Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Take-aways, Bakers, Lodges, Hotels, B & B's, Caterers, Butcheries, Schools, Corporates, Universities, Clinics & Hospitals. For the 1st time ever in Zimbabwe, we are glad to introduce the PRIMOLITOS full range of products. All products are exclusive. Direct To YOU at WHOLESALE prices ......... ECONOMY - QUALITY - PREMIUM ranges available We have all these products under one roof for your convenience. For a full colour catalogue, please reply to this e mail to receive it NOW !!! To become a distributor in your area, call us ... For an appointment, please call any of the following numbers right away : Paul : 250091 or 0712 613 771 or Ivan on 0913 720 008. N.B. ALL products are Kosher, Halaal and Vegan. +++++++++ deli-licious Shop 3 Zonki'iziswe Centre Bradfield Bulawayo RICE ! RICE ! RICE ! On our promotion stand you will find a fantastic range of rices. Jasmine, basmati, risotto and carnolli Rices flavoured and with split peas, lentils and sundried tomatoes. Nearly 20 kinds to choose from. CEREALS We have just received a huge range of breakfast cereals and mueslis. Wholegrain, nuts and raisins, fruit mixes, low gi and fat free range also available. Also in stock the ever popular Jungle Oats amd Oat So Easy range aswell as Taystee Wheat GO GREEK !! Just arrived.... deli-licious range of Attiki honey in jars and tins Loukoumi with honey and almond Loukoumi with honey and ouzo Yummm...treat yourself !! BELGIAN CHOCOLATE With over 25 different chocolates to choose from, you will be in choc heaven !! Bag or box them as a gift or simply indulge yourself !! Super range of boxed chocs also available aswell as the delightful "shooter cups" POWER CUTS !! Make your life a little easier with a complete range of cook-in sauces and pastas so useful on those powerless nights !! deli-licious ...taste the experience ++++++++ 14) ACCOMMODATION OUT OF ZIMBABWE Pafuri Self Catering Accommodation Address: Pafuri Avenue 47, Pening Park, Polokwane Units 1 - 2 - 3 2-bedrooms (queen size bed & 2-3 single beds) Unit 4 1-bedroom (queen size bed) Unit 5 2-bedroom & 2 full bathrooms (double bed; 4-5 single beds & 2 x double sleeper couches) Unit 6 1.5 bedrooms (queen size bed and 2 single beds) Unit 7 studio with double bed Every unit has a fully equipped/functional kitchen; all linen and towels supplied Commercial package DSTV (Multichoice) Airconditioned Undercover and safe parking Lapa for BBQ's & Splash pool & garden and benches Daily cleaning service; laundry on premises Prices from R350.00 per couple or R400.00 per family of four! Office: +2715 295 8714 Cell: +2772 147 9370 Fax: +27866 941 742 E-mail: info@47pafuri.co.za E-mail: reservations@47pafuri.co.za E-mail: admin@47pafuri.co.za Website: www.47pafuri.co.za ++++++++++++++++++++++ 'Our Place' Brakspruit Louis Trichardt, Limpopo Overnight Accommodation available from 15th September 2010 Louis Trichardt, Limpopo - 16 kilometres from Louis Trichardt on the N1 south, 8 newly constructed self-contained Garden Combos. Each Combo consists of one large Bedroom with shower, toilet etc en-suite, large living room with fully equipped kitchenette, veranda and covered carport. Accommodates 2. Special offer for Zimbabweans: R150 per person per night, R100 per person per night if booked for 2 or more nights. R50 per extra kids beds on request. Contact: Derek and Margaret Henning Landline: +27 15 516 5706! Cell phones: 082 5108004/ 082 8631116 Email: ourplace@xpress.co.za ++++++ FOUR SEASONS SELF-CATERING COTTAGES, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG Sleeping from 2 to 8 pax per unit on a large property with ample parking within a secure country estate. 5 chalets in total. Rates: Standard single: R 250 Standard double: R 400 Loerie Chalet: single R 350, double R 500 R 100 per additional person, children under 12: half price We also offer budget accommodation Units are serviced daily, TV, pool. We are close to Broadacres Shopping Centre, Fourways Mall, Fourways Crossing, Cedar Square, Montecasino, Northgate Shopping Centre with Coca-Cola Dome, Lanseria Airport, Fourways Hospital, Olivedale Hospital, Riverside Rehabilitation Centre. Address: 34, Woburn Avenue, Chartwell North Estates, on Cedar Road, Fourways, 2055 Tel: 27 11 460 1948 Cell: 083 420 7779 E-mail: ebeck@absamail.co.za ++++++++ 15) ACCOMMODATION IN ZIMBABWE ++++++++ 16) - PROPERTY PROPERTY TO RENT FACTORY SITUATED: 19 Walsall Road Thorngrove, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe COMPRISING: 3 Offices, Toilet, Small Kitchen Servants Quarters, Borehole, walled and gated SIZING OF FACTORY: 910 Square metres CONTACT DETAILS: email: tylee@netconnect.co.zw Cell: 0712 413 003 +++++++++ Accomadation Wanted -Mature Couple ( no children) Looking for 1 bedroom or suitable cottage (furnished /unfurnished )to rent as of 1 October 2010.Alternartively will be available for house sitting.Keen Gardeners ,honest, reliable.References available. Contact Daniel or Wendy :0712 420841 ; 0913672048 ; 237207 ++++++++ Houses for sale PARKLANDS AN immaculate brick under tile home, 3 bedrooms main en suite, modern ceramic tiled shower, bath and loo,( b.i.c), lounge cum diningroom with fireplace, fitted kitchen, beautiful ceramic tiles, veranda with braai/oven, prolific borehole with water tank, ss1/4s, lock up garage, double carport, paved driveway, developed garden, walled with elect gate.. HILLSIDE A very private home with 3 bedrooms all en suite, fitted kitchen, lounge/droom, unusual bar entertainment area, pantry,scullery self contained 2 bedroom cottage, staff 1/4s, play room,office. borehole developed garden, walled elect gate. Price guide 140k terms can be arranged FORTUNES GATE ( 1 acre) A solid stone home in a quiet area, comprising 3 bedrooms, en suite, lounge, dining room, family bathroom, fitted kitchen, scullery, veranda, staff 1/4s, walled and gated.. 70k neg SOUTHWOLD A neat 2 bedroomed home (b.ic), with bathroom, sep toilet, fitted kitchen, breakfast area, lock up garage, ss1/4, walled and gated.. 40k Paddonhurst semi -38k, Hillside 45k, flats 30 -35k stands 10 -35k - FROM ONE ACRE TO 11.6 ACRES THE LIST IS TOO LONG, PLEASE CONTACT... DAPHNE 0912 307 176 , ANITA 0912 212 625 / 0712 323 362 OR CALL IN AT OUR OFFICES - 802 8TH FLOOR FIDELITY LIFE CENTRE, FIFE ST/11TH AVE BULAWAYO OFFICE TEL 09/ 64368 EMAIL--- are@mweb.co.zw ++++++++++ I am looking for a two bed roomed cottage/house in Bulawayo, either furnished or unfurnished. I am a 52 year old woman, recently moved here from S A. If anyone can help please contact Di Ledger on 09164509163 or e mail dianaledger4@gmail.com. Am also looking for anyone in Bulawayo who may do french tips or overlays on nails +++++++++++ "Christian Couple of professionals (no children yet) seeks 1 or 2 bed accommodation in Bulawayo for 1 October 2010. Will take excellent care of your property and have references available. Please contact - David 0915764099 or Lorraine - 0912968501. Thank you." ++++++ Two Mature responsible bachelors looking for home to rent. Good references available, will be treated as our own. Contact Adrian Marques: 0912316402 +++++++ Discerning tenant sought, ideally suitable for NGO's or company senior management : Very neat compact 3 bedroomed in Hillside, lounge, bar area, dinning room, separate toilet, bathroom, shower, large kitchen area, double car port and shared swimming pool area. Price US$ 450.00 per month available from the 1st of October (could be sooner?) Please contact Mr. Charsley on 09 - 242185 or 0915 941 321 ERTY AND REAL ESTATE ++++++++++ 17) VEHICLES FOR SALE Toyota Prado TX 1997 model, full house, clean condition, service record available. Price $20 000 Contact: Colin Bester Cell: 0912255794 Tel: 09 246100 +++++++ For Sale: Mercedes ML 3.2 120,000km Silver grey metallic, stainless steel nudgebar, towball, sunroof, full house. Contact 091 410 1556 US$23,000 NCO. Volvo S40 2.0 turbo Sedan Dark blue metallic, automatic, full house. contact 0733677677 US$9,000 NCO ++++++++++ VEHICLES FOR SALE: Isuzu KB280D (Diesel) 1994 Model Single Cab with canopy US$6,000.00 NEG Volvo 240 (Petrol) 1990 Model US$5,000.00 NEG Call 0912 217 025 ++++++ Vehicle for sale 1996 Hyundai Excel 1500 Good condition. 4 brand new tyres. Power steering, air con and electric windows. MP3 player. Only two careful owners. 105 000 kms $3 900 o.n.c.o. Telephone: 09 234416 or 0712 209949. +++++++++ VEHICLES Required - Double Cab with low mileage in good condition Contact Mr Dillip at Dolores Phone 60253 or on Mobile 0912 360 311 ++++++++ 18) TRAVEL AND TOURS ++++++++ 19) COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS CompuPro - Heart Of Technology Protection is Guaranteed Sollatek protection range from US$45.00 750VA UPS's from US$95.00 Inverters available, please enquire at our offices A full range of Canon Printers also always available ASUS Netbooks, Notebooks and PC's - only the best - with full 2 year warranty Please feel free to pop in and visit our newly revamped showroom 130A Samuel Parirenyatwa Street Btwn 13th & 14th Avenue Bulawayo Tel: 09-889643/5 E-mail: stores@compupro.co.zw info@compupro.co.zw ++++++++ 20) LIFTS WANTED AND OFFERED Family of three requires a lift to Gaborone at the beginning of October, call 0913 206 982 or 0912 862 291. or e-mail angelfaya@yahoo.com ++++++++++ A lady, who is a pensioner residing at Coronation Cottages, is looking for someone who would kindly give her a lift to work on the Plumtree Road every morning. At present she is walking which is proving to be too tiring. She can be contacted after hours on 09-202296. ++++++ Lift Wanted to Musina, SA, around the 14th, 15th, 16th, September. Willing to help with expenses. Phone : 09 241482 0712211451 ++++++++ Old Aged pensioner desperately looking fro a lift from Bulawayo to Joburg anytime between the 20th to the 30th of September 2010. Will be prepared to contribute towards expenses. Anyone that can help should please call: Lindsy Nel on 09 - 72805 (am) / 09-230658 (pm) / 091 2 204 722 email: linsnel@romeoafrica.com ++++++++ 21) SEEKING FRIENDS I am trying to get hold of the swimming record for PATRICIA CLEMINSHAW - about year 1965 or thereabouts. Her daughters are my God daughters and the eldest now lives in Sydney and her daughter in turn is turning into a star swimmer like Pat was. Pat's parents and I were very good friends and Pat spent her holidays with us and so on...she has since died (about 3 years ago) very young and suddenly, so her daughters keep picking my brains as to her life when young - now Paula has asked what I know about her swimming records. Jean Tuckey ronjeantuc@clear.net.nz +++++++++++ Hello mag, i am looking for a Mr B. Parshotham who used to reside in morningside.could you please phone me on 091 2 862 291 or 091 3 206 982 or please -mail angelfaya@yahoo.com. Thank you +++++++++ SEEKING FAMILY Looking for Sebastian Strandvol Jorgensen , eldest son of the Late Jacob Strandvol Jorgensen. Please contact your mother who lives at Cottage L15 , Coronation Cottages , Fife Street , Bulawayo Phone 201192. ++++++++ 22) SITUATIONS VACANT I am an adaptable, reliable, conscientious and trustworthy 54 year old, with over 30 years experience in the Building Industry and definitely no chancer. Served a recognised apprenticeship, obtained City & Guilds, Builders Estimates & Quantities from the Engineering College of South Africa and attended the Louis Allen Management Supervision Programme. Available immed. Interested in permanent or contract positions as a Manager/Supervisor within the environments of finishing, repairs & maintenance, schools, hardware merchants or anything else. Kindly contact Stan Bezuidenhout on Cell No. 0916006112 or email bezuidenhoutstanford@yahoo.com +++++++ PA/Administrator, available immed. Over 25 years experience gained in legal, medical and corporate environments. Skills in shorthand, dictaphone typing, computer literate with word, excel, internet, email. Kindly contact Charmaine Bezuidenhout on cell no. 0916006112 or email bezuidenhoutstanford@yahoo.com ++++++++ Experienced and Qualified 1. Food and Beverage Personnel. 2. Beauty Therapist. Vacancies for the above posts are available in a progressive organisation. Deadline for CVs 13 September 2010. Contact 3rd Floor Haddon & Sly Building or e-mail ucc@wolim.org +++++++ I'm a 39 year old lady and I've recently relocated to BYO after living and working abroad for 20 years. I have vast experience as PA at management level, mainly in the Legal and Banking sectors, with strong advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. I'm hardworking and flexible and am urgently seeking employment as Secretary, PA or Office Manager. I hold a clean class 4 driver's licence and I'm able to provide verified references from all my previous employers. My contact details are 230223 or 0916173719. ++++++++ R.A. ROBERTS SEEKING POSITION AS AN ACCOUNTANT OR ASSISTANT TO THE FINANCIAL DIRECTOR. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. ALSO PREPARED TO DO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM HOME IF REQUIRED. FAMILIAR WITH PASTEL; QUICKBOOKS; SAGE ACCOUNTING & BELINA. CONTACT# 243969 (H) 091-3700-462 (C) rowlandr64 (Skype) ++++++++ 23) SITUATIONS WANTED Experienced and highly recommended gardener available to part time weekend work. Telephone 0733205818 References available. +++++++ I am an adaptable, reliable, conscientious and trustworthy 54 year old, with over 30 years experience in the Building Industry and definitely no chancer. Served a recognised apprenticeship, obtained City & Guilds, Builders Estimates & Quantities from the Engineering College of South Africa and attended the Louis Allen Management Supervision Programme. Available immed. Interested in permanent or contract positions as a Manager/Supervisor within the environments of finishing, repairs & maintenance, schools, hardware merchants or anything else. Kindly contact Stan Bezuidenhout on Cell No. 0916006112 or email bezuidenhoutstanford@yahoo.com +++++++++ PA/Administrator, available immed. Over 25 years experience gained in legal, medical and corporate environments. Skills in shorthand, dictaphone typing, computer literate with word, excel, internet, email. Kindly contact Charmaine Bezuidenhout on cell no. 0916006112 or email bezuidenhoutstanford@yahoo.com ++++++ 24 year old lady with Bcom Honors degree in Banking, looking for a job in a friendly environment, fluent in English, Hungarian and Ndebele, enjoys the outdoors, have had work experience in a bank and am welcome to something different if available in Bulawayo. contact Vivien on 0913 473 481. ++++++ POSITION OFFERED Learner or Pro guide required for Photographic Safari Camp in Hwange. Only candidates with previous experience, valid Drivers License and traceable references need apply. Please contact: Mr Waters; 09 64868 +++++ 24) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ++++++++ 25) SERVICES ELECTRICAL GATES & SERVICES SYSTEMS The Strength, The Quality, The Service: Centurion Sliding Gate Operations That's the difference Automatic Gates and Manual Designs available intercoms, commax and Korcom Imported D5, D3, A5, A10 gate motors from Centurion, remotes smart, nova, classic and Sentriw. we also have Sate motors in stock electrical Fence and Razow wire, Alrams Garage doors and Burglar and closure We have Gate Motors and Intercoms in stock We also do back-up services and repairs for all gates and other security systems and give guarantee to all New Installations. We look forward to solving your security. An excellent product is one thing, Quality support and services is another thing. We are dedicated to service and custom design. Spares available for remotes, intercoms and PC Boards for all types of gate motors 12v batteries, Hansa, Came and centurion, CP87, CP80, Double Swing. SAME DAY SERVICE P O Box 6151 Morningside Bulawayo Please contact EDWARD PIWA 0912 105 490 011 346 140 011 566 160 0192 857 047 0912 987 792 023 316 853 ++++++ Auto Contact Buying or selling of pick-ups or Sedans. Your unwanted vehicle can be sold for you. If you are looking for a particular vehicle we link you up with the right one. We get what you want and sell what you want to get rid of. Auto Crash For all your spray painting and panel beating work, we make your car look like new again. Vehicle Registration Change of ownership, lost registration books, vehicle licence, and Insurance done for you. Please contact us on 09 - 62191 or cell 0192 330 545 ++++++++ CAPTAIN'S SHOE AND BAG REPAIRS Repairs to all types of Shoes and Bags (Leather, Canvas and Rexine) Come to visit Beeval Naran @ Shop 4, 14th Avenue & R. Mugabe Way Next to Chair Crazy Tel : 61050 We also make:- Nurse Epaulettes Hand Bags Belts Wallets Army W01/W02 Bible Book Covers Arm Bands Cheque Book Conductor Bags Purses Gun Holsters Ammunition Belts We also do:- Spraying of Shoes and Jackets Shoe Stretching Belt Shortening Zip Replacing on Jackets or Tracksuits Business Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00an to 5pm Saturday 7:00am to 12pm "The friendliest and best shoe and bag repairman in Zimbabwe" DO YOU HAVE ELECTRICAL WORK THAT NEEDS DOING? Contact Mario on cells 0914 086184 or 0713 225270, Bulawayo God Bless you all! ++++++ ZIMINSURE : Vehicles - Houses - Business Insure everything on line from the comfort of home / office or call us. Efficient hassle free personal service and claims collection. Contact us for a quote on info@ziminsure.com, or visit our website www.zimisure.com. Give us a call on 09 883081 / 4 or cell 0712 208 157 for a quotation. Clive Terry Trust Insurance Brokers. ++++++ STANLEY SECURITY. A WELL TRAINED, WELL DRESSED, DISCIPLINED AND WELL SUPERVISED SECURITY COMPANY. BUSINESS, DOMESTIC, INDUSTRIAL AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE. TELEPHONE 0912 922 843, 0912 642 668, OR 0913 455 198. +++++++ Bathroom Vogue for all your plumbing, tiling carpentry, electrical and painting needs. Now i n stock 3 x pre-owned cast iron baths. Please contact us on: 09 - 66537 09 - 687141 Sean 0912 323 138 Dion 0912 216 998 email: fixit@netconnect.co.zw +++++ NEED HELP? Rent me! For ALL your household and industrial handy man jobs. SECURITY. Is your house alarm or electric fence battery not coping? GENERATORS AND INVERTERS at good prices, we sell, install and offer after sales back up service. Come down to SPARKY'S on a Saturday for tasty treats and coffee. Zonkizizwe Shopping Complex, Bradfield, Byo call, Sparky's on 09-888053/ 0712 601 751 Email sparkys@yoafrica.com ++++++ Please contact George Boswell at 3 Albermarle Road Bradfield Tel 882882 or 67088 for all your satellite installations, repairs to decoders and T.V. and all your satellite equipment. Service provided to the Bulawayo public for over 30 years. +++++ BULAWAYO HAS WATER RATIONING AGAIN BUT DO NOT DESPAIR AS BANCROFT NEIL IS HERE !! BOREHOLE PUMP REPAIRS, INSTALLATIONS, WATER RETICULATION, WATER TANK INSTALLATION AND BOOSTER PUMPS WE CUT PVC PIPING TO YOUR SPECS ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER REPAIRS AND PROCUREMENT. Call Mike howard or Obed Sithole at Bancroft Neil & Co el 880844 /46 0912260769 or 011608724 We install and repair Borehole and Booster pumps. We also sell gas and Cadac products but not gas. ++++++ For all your PLUMBING / ELECTRICAL installations, general house maintenance or repairs - domestic or industrial. Contact Rob Sinclair on Byo 226188 Cell 0733894793 or 0912 230551 +++++ GATE AND HOME SECURITY DON CREMER FOR REPAIRS AND INSTALLATIONS OF ALARM SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC GATE MOTORS, INTERCOMS AND SWIMMING POOL PUMPS. Also building services, small to medium projects and alterations. Brick and block walling. PLEASE NOTE OUR PHONE NUMBER HAS CHANGED TO 0913 284 909 ++++++++ 26) HEALTH AND BEAUTY Am also looking for anyone in Bulawayo who may do french tips or overlays on nails If anyone can help please contact Di Ledger on 09164509163 or e mail dianaledger4@gmail.com. ++++++++ Health and skin Care Facials Manicures Pedicures Massages Aromatherapy Reflexology Nail Technology Bridal make up Packages Please contact Jen Cooper: 240893 or 0915113833 +++++ JAL BEAUTY SALON - September Special Ladies September is when you send your children back to school leaving you with time to pamper yourselves. We have specials on a new range of cosmetics like Bobby Brown, Clinic, Christian Dion, Maybelline and many more. In our perfumes we have Angle and Guess. Why not come and spoil yourself with our 20% Discount for the month of September. US$ 25.00 on all treatments. Don't be left Out! +++++ BIO ANABOLICS Naturally the Best - a fantastic range of supplements for quick energy, for endurance and performance during sport and healing in the body. Bioanabolic - buffers lactic acid build up, delays muscle fatigue, increases oxygen uptake, relaxation of the bronchial smooth muscle (asthma), helps with learning disorders Biocycle - scavenges free radicals, reduces lactic acid, meal replacement, keeps blood sugar level stable during exercise, keeps energy levels up Bioflexor - accelerates healing of fractures, improves blood circulation, enhances healing of osteo and rheumatoid arthritis and gout, helps rebuild damaged cartilage and stimulates lymphatic system, reduces hypertension and urine sours, improves energy, immune system and health Biolight - encourages body to burn fat for energy, no water retention, amplify appetite and weight control, reduces cravings, powerful antioxidant, helps school kids improve skin problems Biogel - replaces and replenishes electrolyte loss, provides electrolyte instantly and provides prolonged energy, buffers lactic acid, assists with muscle cramping Biobar - energy bar, main ingredient is dates which stores glycogen in the liver fast and nutrition wise the best natural energy. All products tested and based on german medicines. All products completely natural, no sugar, no additives, no preservatives. Phone Fiona Burns on 0733 314 533 for more information and to purchase products. Also available at Sparkeys, Muscles & Curves BSC Compression Sports Wear, tops, quads, longs and socks Fantastic for training, playing sport and recovering, please contact me for prices 8ight Powerband wristband Benefits including increased energy, strength and endurance, instant flexibility, agility & balance, compete at your optimal capacity and faster recovery please contact me for prices +++++++ Living in Joburg Northern Suburbs ? Stressed ? Well I have a good friend in Joburg who is an excellent masseuse. She will visit your location. Personally recommend by magskriel. Telephone Rouelle on 082 855 1321 +++++ DWALA INSURANCE SERVICES HEALTH INSURANCE If you are interested in quality, reliable and most importantly sound Health Insurance, please contact us. We deal with Health International, Multimed, Good Health, Interglobal and other off shore Medical Insurance providers. Situated at 63 Heyman Rd, Suburbs, Byo. Tel No. 230708, 0912 211156, 0172 202231 or 0172 403061 or e mail us on dwala@netconnect.co.zw. GENERAL INSURANCE Should you wish to insure anything from your house or car to your business, please contact Des Stephens or Audrey Locke. Situated at 63 Heyman Rd, Suburbs, Byo. Tel No. 230708, 0912 211156 or 011 202231 or e mail us on dwala@netconnect.co.zw. ++++++++ 27) TUITION BELLY DANCE CLASSES - suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes! Belly Dancing is a fun way to get fit, tone up the waist, hips and abdominals and improve posture, as well as being a powerful way to release and relax your body and mind.. Come and discover the beautiful you! Wednesdays: Beginners Class 4.00 - 5.00pm Fridays: Intermediate Class 5.00 - 6.00pm At: SHAPE GYM, 3 Colchester Road, Donnington (off Plumtree Road) Ph: 470025 Wear comfy work-out clothes and soft shoes (or barefoot) and bring water! If you have one, bring a scarf to tie around your hips.. All ladies in our classes are invited to dance with me at the Charity Event in support of the Cancer Association, at Hillside Dams on 22nd October, where we will be performing a fun number in aid of Women's Health. Some of our ladies are already making their outfits! Enquiries: Kelly 0913 660 940 ++++++++ QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHER OFFERING LIMITED EXTRA LESSONS FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 3 - 6. Charlotte Meikle has been educated at Rhodes University and has taught at a private Jewish school in Cape Town. She has also had experience teaching children with special needs. Having just had a baby, she is offering extra lessons for Mathematics, English, Social and Natural Science until going back to full time teaching at a later stage. If interested please contact Charlotte on 0912 261 761 or 240159. Bookings should be made soon in order to get the time slots that suit you best. +++++ Is your son or daughter having difficulty with O or A Level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry? Do the A Level classes contain 30 students rather than 10? Classes this size do not allow for much individual help. If so, I can coach your son or daughter in the above subjects, having had 35 years experience teaching these subjects. I take only one student at a time, which ensures that the student has individual attention and help. Are you having problems with expensive inflexible payrolls? If so, I can develop an extremely reasonably priced tailor made payroll system for your business, mine, farm or institution. I also offer computer courses in MS Windows operating system, MS Word word processing, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Access database, MS Project Project Design, desk top publishing, AutoCAD computer aided design, MS Outlook Express e-mail, Internet browsing and search, Corel Draw, Corel PhotoPaint graphic design and digital photography. Please contact ColRose Consultants and ask to speak to Colin. Cell: 091 2 353 817 e-mail: colrose@yoafrica.co.zw ++++++++ 28) MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Brand New,eSpring Water Treatment System for SALE cost $1500 Contact: 0912 336 603/0912 418 181 Skin Analyser Machine for Hire Contact: 0912 336 603/0912 418 181 +++++++ FOR SALE 1 x CLAUDE VALENTINI Dress superior sports watch for men. Comes with a 5 year warranty, stainless steel silver, roman numerals for the numbers, white face, 3 inside dials, new still in its box. HCO Secures. 1 x Mountain bike, shimano gears - silver and blue in colour, shocks and 18 speed in good condition U$300 SERVICES OFFER Does anyone have loads of slide photographs that are stored away as their projector machine is out of order or you just don't know what to do with them as noone actually pulls them out to look at them anymore. To make life a lot simpler you can now put all your slides onto your computer and have them all saved onto disk or your computer instead of lugging out those boxes of slides to see photo's of the "old days". And what's even better is you don't have to do this all yourself, I can be of service for all the retrieving and inputting of all your slides. I have a high quality specific scanner from England for this type of scanning. As this is a very lengthy process and time consuming my charges are tiered to suit your needs. They go as follows: Up to 500 slides U$200.00 Up to 750 slides U$300.00 Up to 1000 slides U$400.00 Anything more than that we will have to discuss before making arrangements, if you would like to enquire about anything else to do with this service please don't hesitate to contact me anytime. My contact details are as follows: 0913 535159 0712 667501 09 215844 (h) Email: sales@llmining.co.zw +++++++++ - Video World - Video World is now accepting your orders via email. A FREE newsletter featuring the latest available movies and computer games will be sent weekly. This is to streamline the ordering process and to ensure that you are kept updated with new releases. Please submit your email address along with your full name and telephone details to: videoworld@netconnect.co.zw __________ PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Single Swing (Toddler) USD$70 Single swing (Adult) USD$100 Double swing USD$150 Small Slide USD$150 Big Slide USD$200 See Saw USD$125 Jungle Gyms from USD$150 4 in 1 Combo Play frames USD$675 And many more available..... Call to place your order. 0712 955809 0912 684850 ++++++++ WROUGHT IRON WORK EXPERTLY DONE VERANDA ENCLOSURES, CARPORTS, STEEL ROOFS. SLIDING GATES, WROUGHT IRON FURNITURE, All made to Order CONTACT; 0912 684850 0712 955809 +++++++ 3 plate defy second hand stove for US$150. Good working condition. Call 0912 775 046 +++++++ Section 28 Misc for Sale FOR SALE AcDelco M27MF 105amph batteries $265 each. Radial Tyres - 13' at $70 each, 14' at $95 each, 15' at $100 each, 16' at $196 each. 16' Cross ply, Highway pattern tyres 14ply from $165 each. Truck tyres from $268 each. Ripple Banana Fibre paper - A2 size $1 per sheet Banana Fibre paper - card size $0.45c each x 20 = $9 x 40 = $18 Recycled Handmade paper $0.20c per sheet x 20 = $4 x 50 = $10 Cellophane sleeves - card size $0.04c each x 25 = $1 x 50 = $2 Cellophane sleeves - bigger size $0.08c each x 25 = $2 x 50 = $4 Double sided Tape - 24mm wide $2 per roll AMWAY CLEANING PRODUCTS - Highly concentrated, Eco friendly, Quality product, Made in USA. 1 litre Dish Drops $15 makes 4 litres dish washing liquid. 1 litre LOC multi-purpose cleaner $14 makes 4 litres cleaning product. 1 litre Zoom spray cleaner $15 again makes 4 litres cleaning product. Plastic Squeeze bottle $2, Sprayer $3. SA8 Laundry Concentrate powder 250g $5, 750g $16. SA8 Fabric Softener 250ml $4. 1 litre $12. Body Series G&H Body shampoo 250ml $11, Body Lotion 375ml $10. Glister Toothpaste Travel Size 50ml $3. Contact: Liz Bester Cell no: 0712612607 Tel no: 09 246100 Email: bester@netconnect.co.zw +++++++++ For Sale COOKING OIL; COOKING OIL Plenty of cooking oil 1 litre R9.50 or US$1.27 Please bring your container to DNA Wholesalers Robert Mugabe/5 Street Bulawayo Telephone: 0916 105 483 +++++++ MIKE CHADWICK WOOD CARVINGS for sale. EACH CARVING A UNIQUE MASTERPIECE Prices range from U.S.$132 to U.S.$4,495 Please send your email address to thedonz@absamail.co.za for prices & pictures. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY OF OWNING A PIECE OF OUR COUNTY'S HISTORY ! +++++++ A real spoil for the grandchildren or your child Very clean as new. Baby Indoor Swing Has 3 speeds and 2 tunes, takes upto 20kgs USD 108.00 P800 R850.00 Maclaren Vibrating Chair. Very soothing for baby USD 108.00 P800 R850.00 Jolly Jumper that hangs in the door. Good exercise for baby. USD40 P250 R265.00 2 Camp cots with Basinet Price eachUSD 108.00 P800 R850.00 Grass woven crib with covers on legs USD 77.00 P500 R530.00 Push chair USD 108 P800 R850.00 Carry Chair as new been recovered USD15 P100 R110.0 Child car seat been recovered for upto 5yrs USD46 P300 R320.00 Bunk Bed Frames Metal framed in yellow green purple These adults size USD154 P1000 R1100.00 Mini for sale this vehicle has been rebuilt right through from the suspension to the engine and bodywork. There are new tyres fitted 165xR10" Dunlop Formula R's. There are a variety of new and used spares as well as another body shell. The price is Neg from $4,000.00 Phone Kathy 282607 evenings from 5.30pm. At home on weekends. Cell 0712219712 +++++++++++ SPECIAL OFFER **** 4m Corrugated Sheets 860mm wide +100 sheets - US$13.46/sheet -100 sheets - US$15.53/sheet Prices include VAT Contact -Tesa Security Fencing - 3 Cardiff Street Belmont Bulawayo (09) 72703 /70388 WE ALSO DO PALISADE FENCING AND GATES +++++ Household goods for sale electric slow cooker small microwave electric kettle gas cooker and 9kg bottle electric sandwich maker electric air grill oven three piece dralon lounge suite 2 X 2 seater buffalo leather settee pine tv cabinet set 6 maroon curtains 2 X dressing tables hallway dresser grass 2 drawer cupboard wooden shelves wooden drawers office desk office chair 7 drawer wood filing cabinet metal garden suite, 6 chairs and table. email: paradise@yoafrica.com or phone 091 2244855 for viewing details. +++++++ FOR SALE I have a few outrageously low priced cloths for babies from 3 months upwards and older girls, and a few toys, a couple of car seats and dresses left for sale. 4 brand new tracksuits - 2 blue and 2 pink, and One pair of winter pyjamas Please contact Tracey on 243938. +++++ WANTED Snooker cues wanted in any condition Please mail peinke@yoafrica.com +++++++ ALARM LOCKS Secure your Gate Motor, Pool, and Borehole Pumps with an Alarm Lock. Heavy Duty at $60.00 each. 3 keys and spare batteries included . Phone 0917135697 or 0712968815 . ++++++ O'LEVEL STUDY BOOKS FOR SALE 1) ZIMSEC O'LEVEL PAST PAPER BOOKS at $2 HISTORY - PAST PAPERS AND ANSWERS PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS - PAST PAPERS AND ANSWERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE - PAST PAPERS AND ANSWERS 2) GCSE O'LEVEL STUDY GUIDES at $8 SCIENCE - 14 CONTENT CHAPTERS AND EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GEOGRAPHY - 11 CONTENT CHAPTERS AND REVISION QUESTIONS MATHEMATICS - EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS SCIENCE - 13 REVISION CHAPTERS MATHEMATICS - 6 REVISION CHAPTERS Call - 240159 ++++++++++ Advert 1)Laptop HP530 Local Disk C 25.5GB free of 66.3GB,OS Tools E 1.31GB free of 1.55GB,HP Recovery F 5.54GB free of 6.59GB.Processor - Intel (R) Celeron (R) CPU 420 @ 1.60Ghz 1.60Ghz,Ram 512MB System Type - 32-bit operating, Windows Vista, DVD RW Drive 2) COMPUTER BLUE TOOTH ADAPTER 3) LAPTOP NUMERICAL KEY PAD 4) ORBITREK GYM EQUIPMENT - GOOD AS NEW 5) EXCERCISE BIKE 6) 3 DOOR WARDROBE 7) KANGO 2 PLATE STOVE CALL 0913278548 or 0912417996 +++++++++++ ADAM BEDE LOUNGE SET FOR SALE A beautiful Adam Bede solid oak lounge set in great condition and covered in a maroon fabric is going for $1500 ONCO. Call - 240159 Email - nicaud@yoafrica.com Call - 0912 261 761 or 240159 ++++++++ ITEMS FOR SALE Rec 39138 Caravan for Sale Turner Swallow Mk 6,with very large deluxe tent, wired for 12 & 220 volts and extra plug points fitted Fridge 12 & 220 volt ,gas stove with oven & grill , gas bottle & regulator ,spare wheel & many extras. Price US $ 5 500.00 Negotiable Contact Elton on 0712610056 or email elton@teakafrica.co.zw Sundry Items 1 x Workshop type Oxygen & Acetylene gas bottle trolley with wheelbarrow wheels US $ 60.00 1 X Heavy Duty Pedestal drilling machine (variable speed) US $ 200.00 1 X Off Road trailer chassis (incomplete) with springs, axel & hubs (5 stud Toyota) US $ 200.00 4 X Builders/Painters trestles (adjustable A frame type) US $ 80.00 each 2 X 15 speed mountain bikes ( New ) US $ 150.00 each 1 X 2 Plate Electric cooker ( New in Box ) US $ 30.00 1 X 2 Plate Gas Cooker with Grill US $ 50.00 Contact Elton on 0712610056 or email elton@teakafrica.co.zw Antique Stove ( AGA Type) 1 X Antique (AGA) Stove ( Coke, Coal or Wood fueled ) restored to original , has dome covers over plates, 2 X ovens with vent type temperature control and chimney included (cream in colour ). Price US $ 1 500 .00 Negotiable Contact Elton on 0712610056 or email elton@teakafrica.co.zw ++++++ MOSES BASKETS FOR SALE Beautifully hand woven Moses Baskets covered in a range of colours to suit you. This is the ideal first bed for your newborn baby and it lasts up to the first 3 to 4 months. You will feel relaxed knowing that your precious bundle is snug and safe and not 'lost' in the large space a cot provides. It is great to travel with and its convenient moveable handles make it easy to pick up and move about wherever you go. For more information and to see pictures of the basket, its available decor and the lounge set please contact Audrey on: Email - nicaud@yoafrica.com Call - 0912 261 761 or 240159 ++++++++ ALUMINUM ALLEY OUR STOCK HAS FINALLY ARRIVED AND WE HAVE RECEIVED A WIDE RANGE OF SECTIONS FROM ANGLES TO FLAT BAR , CHANNEL TO SOLID ROUND BAR, ROUND TUBE TO NAPLOCK AND MOST OTHERS IN BETWEEN. WE ARE SITUATED NEXT TO DIRECTORY PUBLISHERS ON THE PLUMTREE ROAD SO PLEASE COME IN AND SEE US OR CONTACT AMOS ON 884530 OR 0915664969 FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS. ++++++ TIMBERLAND WINDOWS AND DOORS (Est. 1985) 10 BON ACCORD RD., STEELDALE P.O.BOX252, FAMONA BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE. PHONE: 263 9 66997 or 885906 - 9 FAX: 263 9 69969 WEBSITE: www.teakland.com Please be advised that after spending a year at Timberland, John Hewitt has left the company and no longer represents Timberland Windows and Doors. Enquiries for our beautiful products should be directed to : Trish Fenn Cell : 0712 411 930 / 0912 280 243 timberland@netconnect.co.zw Shadreck Nyoni Cell: 0712 432 530 / 0913 284 481 timber2@netconnect.co.zw Cheryl Van Der Walt and Terence Hewitt 0712 405 641 0712 401 761 ++++++++ ACOL CHEMICAL BULAWAYO AND HARARE As bulk importers of chemicals, Acol Chemical is able to assure our customers of quality chemicals at the best possible prices. Acol has a vast range of Chemicals, which include: Hydrochloric Acid 30% (Pool Acid) 25kg Polycans HTH (Calcium Hypochlorite) 70% 50kg and 5kg Polycans Aluminium Sulphate 50kg Bags Caustic Soda 25kg Bags Hydrogen Peroxide 50% 30kg Polycans SLEZ 5kg Polycans NP6 5kg Polycans NP9 5kg Polycans Sulphonic Acid 5kg Polycans For these and any other of our vast range of chemicals please contact: ACOL BULAWAYO, 37 Plumtree Road, Belmont. Joshua Moyo Ray Chiridza 0712605141 Tiffany Roberts 0912323772 Noel Edington 0712601832 Tel 09 470 481 / 5 Fax 09 470 486 Email acolbyo@acolchem.co.zw ACOL HARARE, 670 Leyland Road, Ardbennie Johnathan James 0733422348 Ben Ajidah 0712200875 Dean Griffin 0912324765 Noel Mangwarira 0712603495 Richard Mutawu 0712606117 Tel 04 621 401 / 4 Fax 04 621 405 Email acolhre@acolchem.co.zw ++++++ FOR HIRE SPECIAL EFFECTS LIGHTING - for use in school plays, parties, 21st and wedding parties. Mirror ball with different colour reflective lights UV lights Water feature lights - to be seen to appreciate - this is a light that shimmers like water and has different colours to go with the decor. String lights in a hose - various colours. LED lights mounted like spots for all moods - these can cover a wide area and have been used already at outside musical shows, theatre production etc. We charge a deposit for use of the lights which is returned as long as there is NO damage to the lights, and we do all the installation set up, therefore a labour charge and a charge for the use of the lights which vary on what is required. Contact Tracey on 243938 for enquiries. +++++++ 29) WANTED TO BUY I am looking for a carseat for a 3 year old to buy. Please phone Bulawayo 242626 or Cell 0912297647. ++++ I am looking to purchase 1200 MT bread flour every month. Price per tonne should range between US$400 to US$450. Telephone 0912955754 0912770952 0712283571 or 0712613145 +++++++ 30) CLOTHING AND FASHION LADIES FASHIONWEAR Now in stock........ TAG Pedal Pushers / Capris up to SIZE 22 TAG Cargo trousers up to SIZE 24 In colors, Teal, Brown, Dove Grey, Black, Chocolate, Olive Blue, Purple, Denim & Khaki. Limited Quantities..... Also available in other styles JEANS, SKIRTS, T SHIRTS, TRACKSUITS Helping you 'Stay in Style' CONTACT; 0913 376815; 0712 955809 +++++++ 31) BOATS AND FISHING ++++++ 32) GARDENS, DECOR AND HOME Experienced and highly recommended gardener available to part time weekend work. Telephone 0733205818 References available. +++++++ IVORY KRAAL Fife Street (Opposite Spinweave) next to Colletts Wildlife Tel: 884811 or 0912 420 846 Rea Karasava Email: petcon@yoafrica.com We have in stock beautiful Wooden Carvings, Oil paintings, Pottery, Leather items and many more... Also in stock the following books: "African Son Dial" and "A Ranging Son" by John Osborne. Please feel free to pop in and have a look We open: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 13:00 hrs ++++++++ 33) TIDBITS The content that is published in Morning Mirror does not necessarily reflect the editor's opinion. Morning Mirror reserves the right to refuse any advertising or content. +++++++ RHODESIANs WITH THE SADF John Redfern Writes:- The Pretoria Branch of the Flame Lily Foundation (FLF) will hold a memorial service for Rhodesians who lost their lives in service of their country in the chapel alongside the Voortrekker Monument on 14 November 2010. After the service, we plan to also lay wreaths at the SADF Wall of Remembrance nearby, where the names of several Rhodesians are inscribed. Family or friends of Rhodesians who died on active service with the SADF are invited to participate. On 6 September 1979, en route to the assault on the Frelimo Brigade Headquarters at Mapai, a Puma helicopter of the SAAF carrying members of 1 Commando Rhodesian Light Infantry and Rhodesian Engineers was shot down by a lone Frelimo soldier armed with an RPG-7 rocket launcher, killing all seventeen men on board. Due to the intensity of the battle and the fierceness of the anti-aircraft fire, the bodies could not be recovered, and were left behind in Mozambique. The names of the SAAF crew of the Puma, Captain Paul Velleman, Lieutenant Nigel Osborne and Sergeant Dick Retief, are inscribed on the SADF Wall of Remembrance at the Voortrekker Monument grounds outside Pretoria. The Rhodesians who died alongside them are recorded in the Rhodesian Rolls of Honour, which will be on display in the Voortrekker Monument's chapel on 14 November this year. In 1980, a number of Rhodesians joined the SADF. Many were deployed in a combat role in South West Africa, Angola and Mozambique. Some lost their lives alongside their South African colleagues. The FLF would like to lay a wreath at the SADF Wall of Remembrance on 14 November, in memory of our former countrymen who laid down their lives for their country of adoption. Although we have identified some of the Rhodesians whose names appear on the SADF Wall, some are not known to us. We appeal to anyone who knows of a Rhodesian who died while on active service with the SADF from 1980, to please let us have the name and, if possible, date of death. E-mail rasa@iafrica.com Tel: 012 4602066 ++++++++ AGRIHORT WRIGHTS NURSERY FLORA LYN HILLSIDE & PEMBROKE Landscaping Retail Nurseries Functions Grounds Consultancy Wholesale Nursery Office Floral Horticultural Consultancy Garden Services Dry Arrangements Agricultural Consultancy Indoor Plant D cor Hand Sprays Gardens Maintenance Outdoors Office D cor P.O.Box 9207. Hillside. Tel 234929 ( Hillside) Bulawayo Cell 091 2 331 441 ( Pembroke) WRIGHTS NURSERY NEWS LETTER 1/ 09 We seem to have gone from Winter to Summer and almost missed Spring. It is unusual to see the first Jacaranda flowers along with the red Lucky Bean flowers. The Syringas are now also in bloom along with the Petreas, Banksias and the Brunfelsias. The scents in ones garden on these warm evenings are just too delightful. WHAT TO DO IN SEPTEMBER Soil temperatures have come up to 15oC+ and most of your summer plantings of seeds and seedlings can be put in from now on. September's main work is to get all your planting work done so that everything is producing or productive by November and in time for the Christmas period. Now that the heat is back watering becomes an important garden routine. Most plants need about 50mm of water a week. This is usually split into two waterings. Many gardeners are not sure how to measure their sprinkler irrigation. An easy way is to put out an old floor polish tin in the spray area. These tins are usually 25mm deep and it is an easy way to see when you have completed a cycle. As a guide line the average impact or irrigation sprinkler need about4-6 hours to put down 20-30mm. The metal rose sprays can put down 50mm in 20-30 minutes and need to be moved frequently if you are not to waste water. A deep soaking is far better for your plants then multiple light waterings. Aphids will start to appear from now on and can damage the new tips if they build up in numbers. Soapy water will deal with small infestations or you can use a green label product like Malathion 50/ Aphid Kill. You can now start doing your first cuttings of the new season. As your deciduous fruit starts to get to pea size you can start to spray for fruit worms with Lebaycid. Dahlia bulbs can be split and planted out now. Mulching of your roses, fruit trees and special plants with compost or old leaves will help with water retention in the coming hot period. ECO & ENVIRO These two buzzwords are used a great deal these days and particularly by gardeners. Much of what is put out is confusing and in many cases counter-productive. In the coming News Letters I will try to give you a better insight into how to garden in a sustainable and beneficial way. Much of what is put out is really 'boutique eco/enviro 'and it capitalize on peoples desire to do the right thing but rarely delivers the desired results. As an example you hear that fertilizers are 'bad' and you must go organic. Is using Single Super phosphate or Urea fertilizers gardening organically or in-organically? Both products are mined from the ground and milled to a size that can be used in your garden. Our soils are chronically short of phosphate and nitrogen and we need to take advantage of whatever nature gives us. Makes you think? IN THE NURSERY'S We have recently received some very good value Pony Tail Palms. These come in decorative pots and there are also some excellent bigger plants for a special feature in your garden. These are a very hardy and attractive plants. We are also expecting to get in some of the new 'Mulberry Ice Berg' rose. It is the same floribunda type that we know but the flowers are a deep purple. The summer petunias will also be coming in from now on. They have much smaller flowers then the large flowered 'cascade ' types and can withstand the heavy summer rains that tend to flatten the big flowered varieties. FAQ'S We are always being asked about Busy Lizzies or Impatiens and why there are none available. For nearly 3 years now there has been a virus that has killed off just about every plant in the whole of the sub-continent. Until the seed companies develop a virus resistant variety we will not see these colourful plants in our gardens for some time to come. +++