Morning Mirror Edition 832 -21/05/2019 MORNING MIRROR WEBSITE www.morningmirror.africanherd.com Look out for us on Facebook! The Official Morning Mirror Facebook Group. Please contact magskriel@mac.com for information on how to place your advert. Morning Mirror is a publication run for the benefit of Bulawayo's only geriatric and frail care home. EDITORIAL MORE ON BANDS ! THE ARTICLE BILLY GOAT MUSINGS last week reminded us that there were several excellent Bands, some now forgotten. There were, of course, the fore runners of the Band mentioned, the 1RAR Band, and the 2RAR Band, one usually based among the Shonas whilst we Amandabele had our own. They were resplendent in their Greens, whilst the Police had their own Band in the BSA Blue and Gold. Whilst these Regular Army Bands will be well remembered by those of us old enough to remember such celebrations, there were also at least two Territorial Army Bands, which should not be forgotten. The lesser known was the Corps of Engineers Pipe Band based in Harare. This only existed during the conflict of the Seventies, and I suspect was formed largely of pipers and drummers wishing to find a niche for themselves . I was privileged to have been invited to join this Band, but my Commission would have prevented my release from my unit, I had wanted to become a serving Bandsman. Of more interest, was the 2Bn. RRR Pipe Band based in Bulawayo! This Band was one of the finest in the region. It regularly won 'Victor Ladora' at both Local and South African Highland gatherings, especially the Royal Scottish Gathering in Johannesburg. Indeed in 1931 this Band was commemorated with the publication of a bagpipe tune, the '2nd Battalion, The Royal Rhodesia Regiment. I thought that this tune was now little known outside our beloved City, but actually came across it in Calgary, Canada, in 1996! The band became successful through the quality of its tutors. After the Hitler War, the British Government disbanded many of its fine Regiments, and servicemen left on the streets in the post war recession, immigrated to the Colonies. With them went some of the finest Piper Majors, pipers, and drummers in the World. It was not long before the World Champion Pipe Bands came from Canada, New Zealand, and 'God forbid a repetition,' Ireland! One such immigrant to Bulawayo, who shall remain nameless, was a World Champion Piper. He later became a World Champion drinker. The 2Bn RRR Drum Majors Mace and Sash used to be on display in the Bulawayo Club. This band was fortunate enough to be fed from the Northlea school Pipe Band, which itself was a champion School band both here and in South Africa. In deference to the Bulawayo Pipe Band, they too were a Band of note. Probably the first Pipe Band to be formed in this Country, the Band was originally formed as a Private Limited Company to raise the funds to buy its equipment! It never paid a dividend, and its shares were never worth enough to trade! Does the Bulawayo Pipe Band still exist today bFollowing the recruitment of Piper Malcolm Jansen and long time tenor drummer Ernie Cock, into the heavenly Pipe Band, plus the inimitable Laurie Bond, if it exists it must be in very reduced size, but possibly remains a tribute to the will to survive! ++++ Watchdog !! ++++ 2) Notices and Events WHAT'S ON AT THE BULAWAYO THEATRE 24TH & 25TH MAY - SUNDUZA DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS "ADVENTURES OF ROBERT MOFFAT" A MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL FROM THE GLASTONBURY AND EDINGBURGH FESTIVALS. FRIDAY 24TH MAY - 2 PM & 6.30 PM SATURDAY 25TH MAY - 6.30 PM TICKETS - $5 - STUDENTS IN UNIFORM - $2 BOOKING: TEL 0775941200 31ST MAY & 1ST JUNE - LYF STYLE DANCE CO. PRESENTS "RHYTHM RECONSTRUCTED" "MY CULTURE MY DANCE" 31ST MAY - PERFORMANCE - 6.45 PM 1ST JUNE - PERFORMANCE - 6.45 PM BOOKING AT THE THEATRE - TICKETS $10 (BOND/ECOCASH) ++++ THE ACADEMY AND PERFORMING ARTS BULAWAYO ALL EVENTS IN THE ROBERT SIBSON HALL THURSDAY 23 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD N.B. Room 25 When a script-reader in her New York apartment sees an ad for a bookstore in London that does mail order, she begins a very special correspondence and friendship with Frank Doel, the bookseller who works at Marks & Co., 84 Charing Cross Road. 'The film has nothing to do with easy nostalgia; it s about real, credible people, and as such finally becomes very moving.' [Time Out] 'The film affords both Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins some of the warmest and most winning moments of their screen careers.' [Los Angeles Times] 'Loving, literate and totally disarming film, capped by ideal performances.' [Maltin s Movie Guide] Admission: $4.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 24 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. I, BERLIOZ / LES TROYENS - EXCERPTS N.B. Room 25 I Berlioz is a film directed by the acclaimed, award-winning Tony Palmer and starring Corin Redgrave as Berlioz. Told in the composer's own words, it depicts the epic journey through the terrible struggles that Berlioz endured to get his great opera The Trojans performed complete. He never succeeded, and he died 150 years ago in 1869, broken by the failure to get his masterpiece staged as he envisaged it. It will be followed by excerpts from a concert performance of The Trojans featuring Joyce DiDonato that was selected as Gramophone s Record of the Year when issued on CD. 'Absolutely magnificent. It will win the Prix Italia and every BAFTA award going.' [Sir Brian Young, Director- General of the IBA] 'Palmer manages to encompass the vast range of inspiration and style that make Berlioz so fascinating and appealing.' [Amazon] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] THURSDAY 30 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. TROY Loosely adapted from Homer s great epic The Iliad and starring Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, Eric Bana and Diane Kruger) TROY follows the assault on the city by the Greek forces and chronicles the fates of the men and women involved. Spectacular production offers battle scenes unlike any ever staged before, but it s the well-defined characters (and a gallery of strong performances) that make this so compelling. [Maltin s Movie Guide] It s massive, opulent, passionate and surprisingly intelligent. [Observer] Admission: $4.00 [free to Film members] FRIDAY 31 MAY AT 7.00 P.M. BERLIOZ: THE TROJANS, PART 1 - THE FALL OF TROY The Trojans is Berlioz's most ambitious work, the summation of his entire artistic career, the result of the passion of a lifetime and the culmination of his literary love affair with Virgil's Aeneid and its two tragic heroines, Cassandra and Dido. Ranging from fiery military marches to intense choruses, passionate soliloquies and the lyrical love duets of Dido and Aeneas, the opera is a tour de force. David McVicar's staging for the Royal Opera House in June 2012 was on an enormous scale, assembling one of the largest casts ever seen at Covent Garden, and the work was given absolutely complete including the ballet sequences demanded by French Grand Opera so that with intervals the evening ran for five-and-three-quarter hours. At the Academy the opera will be shown over two evenings [Part 2 on Friday 7 June] with due apologies to the shade of Berlioz! It is magnificent... McVicar marshals his huge forces with a sure hand and shows an impressive concern for detail... Westbroek as Dido is heartbreaking in the final scenes. [Gramophone] Staggering in scale and numbers, this production is a mighty spectacle supporting 134 artists on stage and over 100 musicians in the pit. And the vast resources have been turned into something memorable. [bachtrack.com] Admission: $4.00 [free to Red Carpet members] [Part 2, The Trojans at Carthage, will be shown on Friday 7 June.] ++++ 3) Congratulations ++++ 4) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds Dr Garry Ferguson It is with great sadness that the passing of Dr Garry Ferguson is announced. He touched the lives of so many people whilst serving in the Medical Profession over a period of 58 years. 'what we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us' - Helen Keller Happy memories - Madge, Anne, Stewart, Gordon, Margie and families By request, the family will have a private service. ++++ The Memorial Service for Glenn Tatham will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday 23rd May, at Borrowdale Country Club on Carrick Creagh Rd., Helensvale, Harare. Donations to Anti-Poaching. Any queries, please address them to: anewmarch@zol.zo.zw Thank you. ++++ 5) ROSES AND RASPBERRIES ++++ 6) Pets Pet Hilton Kennels and Cattery for the best care of your pet when going away, or when your bitch is in season. Nick available to do parlour work on all breeds; and to train dogs for domestic use (when over 1 year old). Tel Margaret Bernard on 2242979 or 0775 043983 for enquiries or bookings....... ++++ 8) Bulawayo News SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS APPEAL FOR HELP Our shop shelves are bare, our kennels are struggling, Pease help! We need to restock our shop shelves and would appreciate any unwanted saleable household goods, books, magazines, jam jars, clothing, ornaments, glassware, crockery etc. Absolutely anything we can sell to make money to help our kennels. We have Ecocash for your convenience. Donations for our kennels can be dropped off at our shop. The kennels are always in need of old newspapers. SHOP HOURS Monday 2pm - 3.45pm Tuesday 9am - 12 pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 3.45pm Thursday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15 pm Friday 9am - 12pm 1.30pm - 3.15pm First Saturday of each month 9am -10.45am ++++ 9) Harare And Gweru News ++++ 10) Wining, Dining and Coffee Houses ++++ 11) PROPERTY FOR SALE OR TO RENT RODOR PROPERTIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED 5A, 9TH AVENUE, BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE MAHATSHULA ñ US$70,000 BUT, 4 bedrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge cum dining room, neat cottage, walled & gated. BARHAM GREEN - US$65,000 BUT, 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, domestic quarters, walled and gated MALINDELA ñ US$100, 000 4 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, working borehole, swimming pool, walled and gated. KUMALO - US$195, 000 4 bedrooms, lounge, fitted kitchen, cottage, swimming pool, working borehole, walled and gated. We are always looking for more properties to sell and rent in all sectors of the property market, and have registered potential buyers/tenants. We offer a complete service of property valuations. CALL: (029) 22 74581/3 or 0773-366207 ++++ Anita's Real Estate 98 SAMUEL PARIRENYATWA - BTWN 9th& 10th AVE'S - BULAWAYO PROPERTIES FOR SALE Manningdale - 4,047m2 - 3 bedrooms, main en suite, lounge, dining room, scullery, lock up garage, 2 storerooms, double staff quarters, laundry, walled one side, fenced 3 sides, gated - $45,000.00 Bellevue - 2,974m2 - 3 bedrooms, main en suite, family bathroom with separate toilet and shower, lounge, o/h fans, fire place, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, laundry, enclosed verandah, workshop, storeroom, staff quarters, well, swimming pool, entertainment area, garden, fruit trees, garage, carport, walled, fenced, gated - $85,000.00 neg. Parklands - B/t, 3 bedrooms, en suite, lounge cum dining room, fire place, family bathroom with shower and toilet, double lock up garage, servant's quarters, swimming pool, walled, gated - $85,000.00 neg. Townhouse - Suburbs - secure, neat duplex, 2 bedrooms, en suite, family bathroom, lounge cum dining room, fitted kitchen, laundry/scullery - US$120,000.00 neg. Hillside - B/t, 4 bedrooms, en suite, study, 2 lounges, dining room, borehole, developed garden, 3 staff quarters, walled, electric gate, paved driveway - offers Mahatshula - 600m2 - incomplete, at roof level, 4 bedroom house, en suite - $40,000.00 Burnside - 1,1079 Hectares - $50,000.00 Kariba - 1,3839 Hectares - Ideal for safari business - $120,000.00 2 bedroom flat to let in secure block in up market area PLEASE CONTACT US FOR RELIABLE PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE BUSINESS Contact: 029-2264368 OR Anita 0772212625 anitasrealestate@comone.co.zw / are@mweb.co.zw ++++ Stonebridge Real Estate Shop 7 CIPF Centre Jason Moyo / 9th Avenue +263 292 70747 / 71311 or +263 772 801 599 Our Services Property Management We have a team of dedicated and hardworking property experts in the letting business. Our team will arrange for vetting, marketing the prospective tenants, property inspections, rent collection and monitoring your tenant water and rates bills. We believe the key to successful management is getting the right tenant in the right house. Property Valuation. Our team provides professional valuation services for balance sheets, mortgages, sales and other purposes Property Sales Our team is highly trained, dedicated and motivated to do business. We understand the way sales work and have a pool of buyers for all types of property. Why don't you give us a try. Real Estate Expertise for Changing Times ++++ WANTED 4 Bedroom VERY SECURE house, in a decent area with excellent security for the yard and it must have a borehole. We are looking long term lease and can offer US$300.00 to US$400.00 per month. We are excellent tenants and will also look after the property and do any small repairs etc. Please call 077 637 7863 ++++ LOOKING FOR HOUSE TO RENT South African couple who has lived in Bulawayo for the past 9 years are looking for a 3-4 bedroom house in the Hillside; Burnside, Morningside; Matsheumhlope; Ilanda and Malindela areas to rent and to care for. Have been renting for the same period in town and now needing to move as owner is moving into the house. Long term period is certainly the ideal. Please call at (029) 2240 323 or 0775 581 661 ++++ WANTED - HOUSE TO RENT House proud family of 3 with very good traceable references including one from Trindie Lombard of RED properties, is looking for a secure 3 bedroom house. Will look after your property like it were my own. Contact Ursula 0772 861 522 or Business - Bookset Pvt Ltd 77082 ++++ 12) Accommodation in South Africa Polokwane Affordable Overnight Accommodation Biddy and Gerhard invite you to make yourself at home at their Affordable Self-catering Overnight Accommodation, which is situated in a beautiful garden and ideally based for visitors passing through Polokwane or shopping here. If you are here for work or pleasure, and you are looking for a comfortable and relaxing stay, book your accommodation with us. Facilities Laundry Facilities*Swimming Pool/Secure undercover Parking on Premises All Rooms has Flat screen TV with DSTV (Extra Package) Air-conditioning in each unit/ Hairdryer Camping Cot available / Wi- fi available - once off fee R100 unlimited use. Check-in: 02:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM Rates: R600.00 for first 2 people in Rest and Ride and R 50pp there after All other units: R550 for the first 2 people per unit & R50pp thereafter. I only 1 person per unit R 450 pn In case of cancellation within 1 week of arrival or an early departure, you will be held liable for full payment as per original booking. Overnight Accommodation Rooms Melody - Sleeps 4 - Self-catering Unit: Main bedroom: Queen bed. Ensuite: shower and toilet. 2 single sleeper couches in lounge area. The unit has a fully equipped self-catering kitchen with a 4 plate hob stove & oven; fridge-deepfreeze. The unit has a private braai area. Harmony - Sleeps 4 - Self-catering Unit: The main room has a queen bed and the adjoining room has bunk beds. The unit has one bathroom with a bath, shower, basin and toilet. Flat screen TV & Air-con in Main Room. The unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a 2 plate stove-oven. The Unit has a private braai area. Rest & Ride - Sleeps 4 - Semi Self-catering Unit: Largest Unit: Room 1: 2 single beds (that can be used as a queen). Room 2: 2 twin beds. There is one bathroom with shower and basin and a separate toilet in the unit. Each room has a microwave; coffee making facilities; bar fridge & Flat screen TV. Access to cutlery, crockery, fridge-deepfreeze & braai under the Lapa Area - Patio set that comfortably seats eight persons. Swimming pool views. Cozy corner: Sleeps 2 (singles) - Semi Self-catering Unit: One room unit: has 2 single beds against each other or apart. There is a shower and toilet on suite. Unit has a microwave; coffee making facilities; fridge/deep freeze; Flat screen TV. Access to cutlery, Patio set that comfortably seats you. Weber available for braaiing. Location: 13 Woodbush Street, Polokwane, 0699 Close to Makro & Gateway International Airport - just off of the N1. GPS: S 23 52. 35.1' E 029 27 22.2' Hostess: Biddy Fourie +27 82 410 7325 biddy@overnightpolokwane.co.za ++++ 12b) Accommodation and Travel In Botswana ++++ 13) Accommodation and Travel In Zimbabwe ++++ 14) Catering and Food ++++ 15) VEHICLES FOR SALE OR HIRE ++++ 16) Travel and Tours ++++ 17) Computers And Electronics ++++ 18) Lifts Wanted And Offered ++++ 19) Seeking Friends ++++ 20 ) SITUATIONS VACANT AND WANTED SEEKING EMPLOYMENT I am looking for employment for my trusted house-keeper / care-giver. She is a mature, hard working and friendly person. She has 14 years experience working. She can cook, clean and do all the laundry. She is very good with the elderly and is able to look after the sick.We are now moving to an old age home and will not be able to take her. Live in preferred. References available. Please contact 0773 634 595 or 0717 203 180 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Hard working mature lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Has a lot of experience around the house. Has worked at a lodge. Friendly and very good with children. Please contact 0778 283 568 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature lady seeks position. Many years in Administration, Accounts, Bookkeeping. Reliable and hardworking. Also worked in a Hotel, Lodge and worked as a school matron / school superintendent. Available immediately Please contact 0774 796 592 or 0774 319 869 ++++ VACANCY FOR TRAINING IN THE OPTICAL LENS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY A vacancy exists for training as an Optical Technician in the lens manufacturing industry. Pre-qualifications are good skills in Mathematics and Physics. Computer skills would be an advantage. Send CV to email: tboc@zol.co.zw ++++ We're growing! Almond Pest Control is looking for suitably qualified personnel to fill openings within the company as Pest control Technicians in Bulawayo. Minimum requirements: Clean Class 4 Driver's Licence At least a 'B' in Mathematics At least a 'B' in English Language Be a fluent English Language Speaker Applicants will be required to produce a Food handlers Medical Examination Certificate upon selection from a Licensed Medical Practitioner. Interested applicants to send comprehensive CV's and qualifications to blessing@almondafrica.com ++++ Vacancy Trainee Estimator Our company is looking for a Trainee Estimator with good passes in English, Science and Maths, preferably with A and B symbols. The vacancy entails the use of spread sheets, e mails and Microsoft Word so the trainee needs to have a good working knowledge of these applications. A good pass in Technical Drawing will be an added advantage. The vacancy is in a projects office and will involve costing and quotes. The trainee will liaise with clients by e mail and by phone and needs to be able to communicate clearly and effectively . Applications with copy of CV's should be e mailed to:- Dennis Carlsson traineeestimator@gmail.com by 11 June 2019. Applications received after this date will not be considered and no correspondence will be entered into. ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature, friendly lady seeks employment as a nurse-aide. She has worked at the Mater Dei Hospital and has also looked after patients in the comfort of their homes. Please contact 0712 250 695 or 0772 122 243 ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Young energetic lady seeks employment as a house-keeper. Able to work in a restaurant/ coffee shop. Has done training in food preparation, baking, waitressing and customer care. Please contact 0777 386 493 ++++ VACANCY Top notch PA / Receptionist required with traceable references. Ability to multi task. Good command of the English language. Accounting up to trial balance. Drivers licence a must. No chancers please. Cvs to be hand delivered to Mr Dare at Bookset Pvt Ltd, 139 G. Silundika Street, btwn 14-15th Avenue, Byo ++++ SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Mature gentleman seeks employment as a cook / chef. Has a vast experience working in a lodge. Has worked as a house-keeper making all the meals. Good communication and hard working. Please contact 0773 770 742 ++++ 21) SERVICES PRIVATE CATERING Contact IAN JOHNSTON if you would like to have beef, lamb, pig or whatever meat you want, on a spit, whether it be for your wedding, birthday party, etc. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Ian on 0712 215 373 or 0783 698 573 (w/app) or email ianbjohnston51@gmail.com ++++ ANTE NATAL CLASSES, BABY VACCINATIONS and BIRTH ATTENDANT/ DOULA I teach a set of 5 classes covering pregnancy, labour, baby care, breastfeeding and other information. I also do a "crash course" for out of towners. These classes are valuable even if you're having an elective CAESAREAN SECTION!! Please book early. I can be with you at the hospital when you're in LABOUR to help you to cope! I also work part time at a BABY CLINIC :-) For any further information contact SISTER JAN JOHNSTON on (09) 466741/2 from 8 am til 12 pm Mon to Fri or (09) 2237240, 0712 728 350 or 0772 749 749 (w/app) or email me on jicsj@yoafrica.com ++++ Rob Sinclair is an expert plumber. He has had many years of experience. Anything to do with loos, bathrooms, geysers, plumbing. Rob Sinclair is your man. Phone Rob on 0772230551 ++++ 22) Health And Beauty ++++ 23) Tuition ++++ 24) Miscellaneous For Sale ++++ 25) WANTED TO BUY OR HIRE ++++ 26) Clothing And Fashion ++++ 27) Boats and Fishing ++++ 28) Garden, Decor And Home Kraal manure $2.00 a 50 KG bag. Free delivery over ten bags. Phone Ollie on 0771289677 ++++ JILL'S SUPER ORGANIC COMPOST BLACK GOLD 99% WEED FREE EXCELLENT FOR POTS, VEGETABLES, FLOWER BEDS, SEEDLINGS AND LAWNS. WILL DELIVER 2 X 50KG BAGS OR MORE LOCALLY - MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. PHONE 246688 or 0778495599 ++++ 29) 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. ++++