AEL as @ 26 July 2010
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Forthcoming events over the next two weeks
Fuller details and later events below. Events are in Harare unless stated otherwise.DANCE
- Strictly Come Saints @ Belvedere Technical Teacher's College (30 July)
- An Evening of Music, Speech and Drama @ Arundel School (27 July)
- Funkalicious @ Hellenic Sports Club (31July)
- Celebs: Jeanette Micklem @ HIS (1 August)
- An Evening of Music @ Hellenic Junior School (3 August)
- Winter Season of Concerts @ Chisipite Senior School (3 August)
- Chitungwiza Harmony Singers @ National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe (7 August)
- The Lounge @ Indaba Book Café, Bulawayo (13 August)
- Musicamp (21–28 August; closing date for applications: 4 August)
Performing Arts Bulawayo [PAB] and the Academy [Bulawayo]
- Lunchtime Talk: Beethoven, Fidelio and Leonore (29 July)
- Academy Students' Concert (29 July)
- The Barchester Chronicles (29 July)
- Beethoven: Fidelio (30 July)
- The Bulawayo Chamber Music Society (31 July)
- Film: Gosford Park (5 August)
- Gounod: Roméo et Juliette (6 August)
FINE ART & EXHIBITIONS
- Art in the Park Exhibition, Bulawayo (31 July)
- "Drawings, Graphics and Multi-Media 2010" and "Insight" @ Gallery Delta (August)
- Gwanza Month of Photography @ National Gallery of Zimbabwe (1 August – 5 September)
- John Vlismas @ Reps (27–30 July)
- Audition ['Allo 'Allo] @ Reps (1 August)
- Harare's Got Talent 2 @ Reps (7 August)
- 2 One-Act Plays @ Reps (11–14 August)
- Beyond the Wall @ National Gallery, Harare (28 July)
- Zimbabwe Festival of Afrikan Inspired Animation @ Alliance Française (30–31 July)
- Zimbabwe International Book Fair (to 31 July)
- Farmers Market and Book Fair @ Doon Estate (31 July)
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
- Mountain Club of Zimbabwe (August)
- BirdLife Zimbabwe (BLZ) Mashonaland (1, 8 August)
- Association of Complementary Health Practitioners (10 August)
EVENTS OUTSIDE ZIMBABWE
FUTURE FESTIVALS – 2010
International Images Film Festival for Women (IIFF): Harare: 19–27 November; Bulawayo: 2–4 December
Vic Falls Fest: Victoria Falls: 30–31 December <fallsfest@yoafrica.com>
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DANCE
Strictly Come Saints @ Belvedere Technical Teacher's College (30 July)
St George's College presents a fundraiser with a difference.
Strictly Come Saints – Ballroom & Latin Celebrity Event
Guaranteed to be a fun-filled evening with style. Audience Voting, Irish Coffees, Spot Prizes, Auction.
Gluhwein, snacks & buffet dinner. This will be a one-off, fabulous evening.
Come and watch your favourite personality at the Great Hall, Belvedere Technical Teacher's College
Date: Friday, 30 July
Time: 6.00pm – Welcome, Gluhwein and Cocktail snacks to start the Evening, Seated by 6.45. Finger buffet supper at half-time.
Dress: Smart
Price: $50 per person. Tickets available from Admin Offices, St. George's College
MUSIC
BookCafe, Mannenberg :: no details supplied
An Evening of Music, Speech and Drama @ Arundel School (27 July)
"Voices of Africa" – Arundel's award winning Cultural Choir, who performed to public acclaim at HIFA, open a programme that includes our award-winners from the recent NIAA Speech and Drama festival. The Junior Choir will perform a medley from "CATS", along with talented acrobatic dancer Katelyn Mostert and members of the Chapel Choir.
Kewada Hall, Arundel School, Tuesday, 27 July at 7.00 pm.
Entry free. Mulled wine will be on sale at the interval.
Funkalicious @ Hellenic Sports Club (31July)
Alliance Française, in association with Comrade Fatso and support of Simplicity, will be at it again on 31 July for the 4th edition of Funkalicious. With a brand new line-up, style & venue, the Funkalicious crew will once again push the envelope to create and produce the best party in town. Funkalicious will be the official after party for the inaugural Zimbabwe Fashion week taking place at the National Gallery. Funkalicious will take over the Hellenic Sports Club and create a scene that's hip, stylish & fun.
The International Guest DJ will be DJ Toby 2 Shoes. Toby 2 Shoes is a Cape Town based DJ who is the pioneer of alternative clubbing music in general in South Africa. He has become the ambassador for the club thumping mix of Balkan big beat from Eastern Europe along with Afrobeat, ragga, electro and much more from his mad mix bag. Balkanology is an addictive, irresistible dance delight. It's a completely unique, fresh genre and it's probably going to be the catchiest music you've heard.
The live band performance will be presented by The Unsound: a collaborative effort by some of Zimbabwe's most innovative new performers: Rina Mushonga, Asa Jogi and Angus Wakeling. The trio has combined to create a fusion of sound that blends the best of contemporary folk, dance and classical music. They performed two sold out shows at HIFA earlier this year to much critical acclaim and are definitely a breath of fresh air to the Zimbabwe musical landscape.
To round up the evening or rather the early hours of the morning, the resident local DJ will be DJ Marv Studd arguably the best party DJ in Zimbabwe. Marv Studd is known for his tribal house, funk and dance collection that dares to mix international beats with local vibes. Full of energy, DJ Marv Studd will have you in a musical trance for hours!
9.00 p.m. till late. No Under-21. Cover Charge.
For more information please contact:
Alliance Francais au Zimbabwe, 328 Herbert Chitepo Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe
Email: <mailto:info@afharare.co.zw>; Phone: +263-4-704 801/ 704 795
Celebs: Jeanette Micklem @ HIS (1 August)
Celebrity Subscription Concerts fourth subscription concert (Celebs members have free entry)
Celebrity Subscription Concerts invites you to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert Schumann (1810–1856) with a programme of his passionate and romantic masterpieces played by Jeanette Micklem
On Sunday, 1 August at 4 pm at the Harare International School Theatre. Entrance at the end of Rivonia Drive, off Moorgate, Mount Pleasant.
Programme:
Kreisleriana, Opus 16
Kinderszenen, Opus 15
Fantasy in C minor, Opus 17
Tickets for non-members now available at the Spotlight and at the hall on the day from 3.15 pm at US$10 each, pensioners half price.
An Evening of Music @ Hellenic Junior School (3 August)
The Peterhouse Group of Schools presents an evening of music on 3 August at 7pm in the Hellenic Junior School Hall.
The Programme will consist of a wide variety of music performed by the choirs, orchestra and instrumental groups of the Peterhouse Group of Schools, as well as some soloists.
Entry by donation.
Don't miss an evening of vibrant music-making by some of Zimbabwe's most promising musical talent!
For further information, please contact Catherine Stirling at <mailto:cabby@zol.co.zw>
Winter Season of Concerts @ Chisipite Senior School (3 August)
Chisipite Senior School with Di Wright present their Winter Season of Concerts in the Chapel, all starting at 6.00 pm and lasting approximately an hour. These concerts feature the individual students who did well at the Eisteddfod this year and entrance is free except for the Madrigal Evening but donations at the end would be appreciated. The musicians are going on tour to South Africa in July.
- 3 August - Annual SPCA Benefit Presentation by the Junior Choir which will be Jonahman Jazz. Singing and drama.
Chitungwiza Harmony Singers @ National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe (7 August)
You are invited to a concert with the Chitungwiza Harmony Singers, "the most sought-after harmonious a capella group", on 7 August at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe, starting at 6.00pm.
The songs will be a capella African songs and classical with piano accompaniment, conducted by Israel Dzangare.
Tickets will be $5 for adults and $1 for children.
Funds raised will go towards Chitungwiza Harmony Singers forthcoming trip to South Africa. The choir is invited to participate in the choral competition to be held in Polokwane on 5 September. The singers have already participated in this competition in the past and many times they were the winners. This year because of the economic situation in Zimbabwe those who used to help the group can not do it any more and the choir is searching for pecuniary aid.
For more information call 0912 331804, 0912 683329, 0912 817543 or e-mail <mailto:chitharmony@yahoo.com>
The Lounge @ Indaba Book Café, Bulawayo (13 August)
'The Lounge' - monthly open mic nights
New venue - indaba book café, corner of tongagara st and 9th ave, bulawayo.
New time – 5pm, 13 August. Cost – $2
Open mic featuring: AURA THE REGAL REBEL and P.O.Y. AND THE CROSSRATE BAND ...
A creative hub for the artistic community here in Bulawayo and beyond.
Serving artists through providing a platform for them to perform and develop.
Bring your voice ... get involved ... or just simply enjoy an evening out with a drink and a great atmosphere!
For more info contact <mailto:oriadale@gmail.com>
Musicamp (21–28 August; closing date for applications: 4 August)
It's Musicamp Time!!! The time of year has come again when we search high and low for musicians in and beyond our country to be a part of the amazing experience of Musicamp. Musicamp this year runs from 21 August through to 28 August.
Musicamp is just five and a half weeks away and we are so looking forward to a week filled with music. The International Conductor this year is Steve King, D.Litt., MBE, who comes to us all the way from Edinburgh, Scotland.
The public is very welcome at both Musicamp concerts:
- Informal Concert – 6pm on Friday, 27 August, at Perterhouse Girls School.
- Formal Concert – 6pm on Saturday 28 August, at Harare International School.
If you would like to come to Musicamp, please as for an application form, which must be sent back to <mailto:musicampzim@yahoo.com> by 4 August. Please feel free to contact us should you have any enquiries.
Vic Falls New Year – Parlotones live in concert (30–31 December)
Fallsfest presents Parlotones, Ghapi, Evicted, Mann Friday, and much more ...
New year is set to be the biggest and best Zimbabwe has seen yet. Come and see the Parlotones and Evicted live in Vic Falls on 30 December and bring in the new year with Mann Friday, Ghapi and DJ Francis.
We have fantastic early bird accommodation and ticket deals – book with us and get limited FREE TICKETS.
Place: Victoria Falls; Dates: 30 and 31 December 2010
Email: <fallsfest@yoafrica.com>
Performing Arts Bulawayo [PAB] and the Academy [Bulawayo]
Lunchtime Talk: Beethoven, Fidelio and Leonore (29 July)
Thursday 22 July at 1.10 p.m. in Room 25, Zimbabwe Academy of Music
Michael Bullivant looks at Beethoven's struggles with his only opera, Fidelio, and the changes he made from the first version of 1805 to the opera we now know, first performed in 1814.
Admission: $1.00 (free to Red Carpet members)
Academy Students' Concert (29 July)
Thursday 29 July at 5.15 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall
The end-of-term concert will feature a variety of students including several singers and the recorder group as well as the usual pianists, violinists and guitarists. The concert should last about an hour and Musicafé will be open when it's over for those who would like a quick supper before the final episodes of The Barchester Chronicles.
There is no admission charge but donations to the Drive Fund are always welcome!
The Barchester Chronicles (29 July)
Thursday 29 July at 7.00 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall
The conclusion of the BBC adaptation of the first two of Anthony Trollope's Barsetshire novels starring Donald Pleasance, Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Rickman, Susan Hampshire and Geraldine McEwan
Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [free to Red Carpet members only]
Beethoven: Fidelio (30 July)
Friday 30 July at 6.30 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall [with supper interval]
Beethoven's only opera will be shown in a production from the Glyndebourne Festival which received a four-star top recommendation from the Penguin Guide: "It is good to have as consummate an actress as Elisabeth Söderström as Leonore in this vintage Glyndebourne account of Fidelio, recorded in 1979. Bernard Haitink conducts a powerful performance with Kurt Appelgren a superb Rocco, Elizabeth Gale a sweet Marzelline and Anton de Ridder an unstrained Florestan... John Bury's sets for Peter Hall's production vividly capture the atmosphere of the Napoleonic period. A clear first choice on DVD."
Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers]
The Bulawayo Chamber Music Society (31 July)
Saturday 31 July at 6.00 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall
The Chamber Music Society presents a programme ranging over several centuries and a variety of styles:
Three Elizabethan Pieces by Benjamin Cosyn, Martin Peerson and William Byrd
Haydn: String Trio in C major
Reinecke: Piano Trio in C major
Movements from piano sonatas by Stephen Storace and Samuel Wesley
Handel: ‘Lascia ch’io pianga’ from ‘Rinaldo’ (arranged for bassoon and piano trio)
Haydn: Piano Trio in C major
The performers will be Donald Welsh (violin), Cynthia Pretorius (cello), Rose Green (bassoon) and Deon Marcus (viola / recorder / piano). There will be no interval and, as usual at these concerts, cheese and wine will be available afterwards.
This is an Academy concert and tickets are $5.00 (no advance booking), free to Red Carpet members only.
Film: Gosford Park (5 August)
Thursday 5 August at 7.00 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall
Gosford Park, directed by Robert Altman, features an all-star cast including Eileen Atkins, Helen Mirren, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith, Alan Bates, Stephen Fry, Michael Gambon and Derek Jacobi. It was voted Best British Film of the Year and was described by the Daily Mail as "an instant classic", the Mirror as "a triumph" and the Telegraph as "brilliant".
"It is November 1932. Gosford Park is the magnificent country estate to which Sir William McCordle and his wife, Lady Sylvia, gather relations and friends for a weekend shooting party. As the guests assemble in the gilded drawing rooms above, their personal maids and valets swell the ranks of the house servants in the teeming kitchen and corridors below-stairs. But all is not as it seems: neither amongst the bejewelled guests lunching and dining at their enormous leisure, nor in the attic bedrooms and stark work places where the servants labour for the comfort of their employers. Part comedy of manners, part mystery, the film is finally a moving portrait of events that bridge generations, class, sex, tragic personal history – and culminate in a murder. Or is it two murders?…"
Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [free to Red Carpet members only]
Gounod: Roméo et Juliette (6 August)
Friday 6 August at 6.30 p.m. in the Robert Sibson Hall [with supper interval] Carriages: 10.30 p.m.
Sir Charles Mackerras, who died on 14 July, "teases the romantic beauty from Gounod's score, which has been much admired since its first performance in 1867. In this recording the youthful Roberto Alagna as Romeo and Leontina Vaduva as Juliet lead an excellent cast in a touching portrayal of Shakespeare's story of impossible love."
Sadly this DVD will serve as a tribute to Sir Charles Mackerras who died last Wednesday at the age of 84.
Admission: $3.00 / R25.00 [free to Red Carpet members and subscribers]
FINE ART & EXHIBITIONS
Art in the Park Exhibition, Bulawayo (31 July)
Art in Bulawayo. Saturday, 31 July. Art in the Park Exhibition. Hillside Dams Conservancy, off Banff Road, Hillside. Time 10am to 5pm.
If you would like to participate please book your place early as places are limited to first come. Bookings are required by 30 June and no later. All money raised from the stall space will go towards the new security fence around the Hillside Dams Conservancy. Help us secure this important venue for the benefit of all Bulawayo residents and visitors.
For more information please contact us on <mailto:estate@hillsidedams.
"Drawings, Graphics and Multi-Media 2010" and "Insight" @ Gallery Delta (August)
Drawings, Graphics and Multi-Media 2010, an exhibition by
Arthur Azevedo, Simon Back, Virginia Chihota, Michael Danes, Tafadzwa Gwetai, Masimba Hwati, James Jali, Admire Kamudzengerere, Penelope Kirkman, Wallen Mapondera, Misheck Masamvu, Munyaradzi Mazarire, Luis Meque, Wycliffe Mundopa, Mukudzeishe Muzondo, Daryl Nero, Gareth Nyandoro, Kate Raath, Greg Shaw, Paul Wade, Portia Zvavahera
from Wednesday, 4 August
and
Insight, a fund-raising exhibition of paintings and graphics by Richard Mudariki
who has won a Sainsbury’s Scholarship to take a Masters Course in African Art at Norwich University, 2010.
Exhibition duration until August end. Open 9a.m.-5p.m. Monday –Friday, and 9a.m.– 2p.m. Saturday
Gallery Delta, 'Robert Paul's Old House,' 110 Livingstone Avenue/Ninth Street, Greenwood Park, Harare
Telephone/Fax: 792135; <mailto:artdelta@mweb.co.zw>; <http://www.gallerydelta.com>. Supported by Hivos Foundation
Gwanza Month of Photography @ National Gallery of Zimbabwe (1 August – 5 September)
The fact that Gwanza seeks to improve photographic standards for upcoming and established photographers, it also tackles different issues that we encounter everyday. Every year Gwanza promises to always come up with something new and this year's theme is 'Women Trajectories'. The theme focuses mainly on women and how they strive to succeed in a male dominated world. The photographs on exhibition will highlight women going about their everyday duties, roles and experiences as mothers, wives, business people and activists.
DRAMA, THEATRE & SPOKEN WORD
John Vlismas @ Reps (27–30 July)
South African Comedian John Vlismas, who won The Best Stand-Up Comedian 2009, is performing at Reps from Tuesday, 27 to Friday 30 July. 7.00 p.m.
John was born in Marondera and left for South Africa as an eight-year-old.
He has his own show on Radio Jacaranda and is simply brilliant! This is a must-see show!
Please note, the Tuesday and Friday shows are already sold out.
Booking at the Spotlight, tel. 308159 No under 18. Drinks may be consumed in the theatre.
Audition ['Allo 'Allo] @ Reps (1 August)
'Allo 'Allo, this is Night 'Awk calling Harare!
We are looking for actors and actresses to play various parts in our up-coming production of the hilarious comedy 'Allo 'Allo (currently running on BBC Entertainment on DSTV).
We need both men and women from the ages of 18 to 80.
The audition will be held in the Repteens room on Sunday, 1 August, from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon.
The show runs from 12 to 23 October. Rehearsals commence mid-August.
For further information, please contact Erin Cooper at the Reps office or Sue Bolt, the director, on 0712-602074; e-mail <mailto:bolts@paynet.co.zw>.
Harare's Got Talent 2 @ Reps (7 August)
Harare's Got Talent 2, a follow-up to the first such show.
Featuring the brightest talent, including newcomers, across all disciplines of performance.
Reps Theatre, Saturday 7, August, 7pm. Early booking recommended
Tickets available from the Spotlight.
2 One-Act Plays @ Reps (11–14 August)
Are you looking for some entertainment this holidays? Are you home for Hero's Weekend?
For a cultural night out ...
Theatre Upstairs at Reps is showing 2 One-Act Plays for the National Festival entries
from Wed 11 Aug to Sat 14 Aug ... 7pm nightly with a 2.30pm Sat Matinee
"Postal Orders", directed by Michelle Mesley, and "Sins of the Father", directed by Tim Garrard
An evening of theatre that will display all the facets of human nature - both light and dark
Not to be missed!!
Noises Off @ Reps (19–28 August)
The hilarious West End and Broadway hit that recounts the misadventures of a third-rate theatre troupe as they tour a sex farce entitled "Nothing On". Noises Off is a farce about a farce!
Noises Off by Michael Frayn. Directed by Zane E. Lucas
Starring Erin Cooper; John Dennison; Fiona Garrity; Tim Harrap; Erin J. Housam; Karen Howard-Beard; Ryan Lawrence; Jason Linforth; Musa Saruro
REPS Theatre, August 19 – 28, 2010 – 7pm; Matinee 28 Aug – 2.30pm
Discounts Available Booking now open at the Spotlight, tel. 308159. Please Note – This show is PG 16
FILM
Beyond the Wall @ National Gallery, Harare (28 July)
Women Filmmakers of Zimbabwe in partnership with National Gallery of Zimbabwe courtesy of the Embassy of India in Zimbabwe
will, on Wednesday, 28 July, hold a film screening as part of IIFF in the Gallery:
"Beyond the Wall"
India, 2002, DVD, 120mins, Feature
Zahirra from Ahmedabab loses everything during the infamous Gujarat riots of 2002. Her father's tea shop is on fire and burnt down with her mother and sister inside and she is gang raped. Desperate, she escapes on a long distance lorry and reaches Kerala. The lorry driver admits her to a nursing home in Kizhikode under the care of Dr Mary Varghese... Five years later she is back in Ahmedaba, joining a group of prior victims fighting for the re-establishment of their lost fight.
Venue: National Gallery of Zimbabwe North Gallery
Time: 1200hrs; Admission: Free
For more information, please contact Ms Vivian Lucas or Yvonne Jila on 04-862355/ 0712 512 552/ 0712 718217
Next Screening: Wednesday, 25 August
Zimbabwe Festival of Afrikan Inspired Animation @ Alliance Française (30–31 July)
Zimbabwe Festival of Afrikan Inspired Animation (ZIMFAIA) 2010: Screenings and Digital Art Exhibition
For animation lovers, the Joint Afrikan Animation Group (JAAG) in partnership with the Alliance Française, will host Zimbabwe's first animation festival, the Zimbabwe Festival of Afrikan Inspired Animation (ZIMFAIA) under the theme, Out of the Box. On the line-up is an array of animated film screenings from Zimbabwe, Africa and around the world, as well as a digital exhibition running throughout the festival.
Friday, 30 July, 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.; Saturday, 31 July, 12.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Alliance Française, Harare. Free Entry
For more information please phone 0914 067 924 or 0912 381 997, or e-mail <mailto:zimfaia@jaagonline.org
CRAFT FAIRS & OTHER FAIRS
Zimbabwe International Book Fair (to 31 July)
Theme: "Promoting Cross Cultural Dialogue "
ZIBFA invites all interested parties to participate in the special six-day event as follows:
"EXHIBITION"
Venue: Harare Gardens, Julius Nyerere Way. ADMISSION FREE! to the Exhibition
Dates: 29 July – 31 July; Time: 1000 – 1700hrs
LIVE LITERATURE & CHILDREN'S READING TENT
29 July – 31 July 1000 - 1600hrs ADMISSION FREE!!!
DON'T MISS OUT!
For further details contact us at ZIBFA on: 04 702104, 704112, 702108, 702129
Email: <mailto:events@zibfa.org.zw>
Farmers Market and Book Fair @ Doon Estate (31 July)
Come and enjoy wide variety of products from local suppliers and the fantastic feast of books both local and imported.
Saturday, 31 July, 9am to 1pm. Doon Estate, Harrow Road, Msasa.
For more info, e-mail Emma on <mailto:frenchfries@zol.co.zw>
WORKSHOPS & COURSES
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Mountain Club of Zimbabwe (August)
P.O. Box HG 203 Highlands. Secretary: Ira Larivers: 0912-238355 <mailto:ijl@yoafrica.com>, <mailto:ijl@gauntlet.co.zw>
Walker's Rep: Marge Dewdney: 011-211576,0912-236319, 2916778 <mailto:philmarge@zol.co.zw>
WALKING : PLEASE NOTE, we meet at a convenient venue where excess vehicles can be left – contact the leader or Walkers' Rep.
Meet 15 minutes before the advertised time, to ensure a prompt departure. Saturday depart 1.30 pm (afternoon meets), Sunday depart 8am (all-day meets) unless indicated otherwise.
CLIMBING: Climbing is usually held on Wednesday at Cleveland Quarry, from about 4pm. Contact Andy Heelas (885158), or Lynn Gilmour (011 771221) particularly if use of MCZ climbing gear is required.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: The HQ (Boy Scouts HQ, 76 Mchlery Ave, Highlands) will be open on Wednesday evenings from about 6.00pm. There is always a braai fire. Bring your own meat etc.
ARRANGEMENT FOR CAMPING WEEKENDS: Please come to the advertised convivial if you wish to go camping, so that transport can be arranged.
August
Sunday, 1 – Mrewe – Walk to Bushmans Paintings – Rob Fisher, Rob Jarvis 0712406659 – NOT High Impact!!
Heroes' Weekend – Chimanimani – Walk up the Heroni River – Doug Scott (0913017678), Barbara Maasdorp 04 884047. Please phone Barbara or Doug if you wish to go along.
Saturday, 14 – Leader's Choice – Marge Dewdney 0912236319
Wednesday, 18 – Convivial – Hippo Pools – Iain Jarvis 0913045828
Saturday, 21 – Chidabgwe - Lorraine Regadas 0912416024
Friday, 27 / Saturday, 28 – Sunday, 25 – Hippo Pools/Chizinga – Iain Jarvis 0913045828
PLEASE COME TO THE CONVIVIALS FOR WEEKEND CAMPING TRIPS IF YOU WISH TO COME ALONG!
BirdLife Zimbabwe (BLZ) Mashonaland (1, 8 August)
We have a bird walk almost every weekend – the walk itself lasts 2–3 hours and thereafter the combined bird list is called while refreshments are being enjoyed. We also have a monthly evening presentation on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5:30 for 6:00 p.m. The venue is the Avondale Sports Club on Brighton Road, between 2nd Street Extension and Upper East Road. There is a bar and eats. There is a security guard to look after the vehicles.
Members and non-members are welcome to attend any of the events.
Unless there is a gate charge by the responsible authorities at some venues (e.g. Haka), there are no other charges associated with a birding outing or evening presentation however at some venues a tip would be appreciated if there is a guard looking after the vehicles. At each outing, there is a leader who will identify the birds being seen for the benefit of the group. There is nothing to stop experienced birders from "doing their own thing" at any of the venues as long as they assemble afterwards at the designated meeting point to participate in the bird count. At most venues, for the bird count, participants will usually have their own chair, refreshments and eats - a social atmosphere prevails!
For more information, contact a committee member, try:
Tony Alegria: 0912 438 697, 490375 Home. Email: <mailto:talegria@zol.co.zw>.
Ken Dixon: 0912 324 301. 793063 Home. Email: <mailto:lynnken@mango.zw>.
Web site: <http://www.birdlifezimbabwe.
Listed below are the events for the next two weeks.
Sunday, 1 August, 7.00 a.m.: Mukuvisi Woodland
Copper Sunbird, Red-backed Mannikin, Black Sparrowhawk, Brown-backed Honeybird, Bearded and Bennett`s Woodpeckers, Spotted Creeper and Miombo Tit among the specials seen in June and July. Turn off the Chiremba Road into Ford Road (opposite Queensdale shops) and continue down to Blatherwick Road (T- junction). Turn right and the gate is about 150 metres on the left. Bring a reasonable tip for the guard, taking into account the value of your vehicle! Don't forget refreshments for after the walk when we record the number of species.
Sunday, 8 August, 7.00 a.m,: Lake Chivero Bird Sanctuary
Last month some really good birds were reported e.g. Little Bittern, White-backed Vulture, African Rail, Red-chested Flufftail, Bennett`s Woodpecker. Come & see them and others for yourself! Meet at Marimba Shopping Centre, Samora Machel Avenue West.
Association of Complementary Health Practitioners (10 August)
We will be holding our monthly talk and supper in August, even though Tuesday the 10th is a public holiday, but the club will be open.
Our meeting will take place as usual at Highlands Sports Club, on Tuesday, 10 August, at 6.30 pm for 7 pm.
We will be welcoming Mrs Terry Parham as our speaker, and her subject is Flower Essences and their special properties. Flower Essences were originally discovered by Dr Edward Bach. Although gentle, they carry high vibrations which work holistically on our physical, mental and spiritual planes, and can uplift, calm and centre us, and also help to heal deep seated problems. They can be used in many ways, mixed into creams or taken internally, put into baths or in room sprays or even rubbed onto pulse points. It is not the oil that is important, but the vibration that is preserved.
Terry qualified as a Bach Flower Practitioner in 2002 through the British Institute of Homeopathy. She has made up these essences herself using local Zimbabwe flowers mainly from the Nyanga area. These remedies can boost emotions such as courage, self-acceptance, healing during convalescence, peace, support, wisdom and others. Terry is a therapist with several other qualifications, and is a lovely person to listen to and from whom to learn. Bach Remedies make one a better person. Come and find out how.
All are welcome, and following the talk we have a Bring and Share supper, so everyone who attends is asked to bring a contribution towards the meal, e.g. soup, or salad or a quiche or a pudding. The bar will be open, and the small entry charge goes towards paying for the hire of the hall and the help of the kitchen staff.
For any enquiries, please phone Lorna Robinson on 744410.
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