May 2010
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This month's News Update is a little slimmer than usual, please be patient with us as we experiment over the next couple of months with variations on the format. At the same time we would love to hear your ideas about the design and content of the Update. If there is some budding (or wilting) writer, designer, artist or web developer that would like to lend their hand then please let us know. We would love to have a dedicated Editor if anyone would be interested in the job!
Over the year we have been active in raising awareness of the plight of Pensioners, and thanks to your generosity have raised thousands of dollars. We were saddened to hear of the sudden tragic death of Norman Nimmo and his wife, who were killed in a road accident May 3. Norman was one of the driving forces behind The Zimbabwe Pensioners Relief Fund out of Mpumalanga, which we have reported on our Pensioners Update page. Norman will be missed, but the work will go on. Donations to help ZPSF can be made using the Paypal link on the Pensioners Update page.
As the African winter begins to exert its grip, it is quite the opposite here in Delaware. Those April showers are paying off with all the new growth taking place. My strawberry plants are beginning to bear their first fruits - trust me not all of them make it to the fruit bowl! They seem to disappear in the picking process.
May was an important milestone in our lives, for we were married May 9. This Sunday my wife and I celebrate 40 years. Is it my imagination, or are there a lot of marriages made in Rhodesia that have lasted many long years? Heck, we weren't perfect, but we just seemed to do some things a lot better than people in other countries. Maybe we still do?
The guys running the Rhodesians-Zimbabweans Worldwide Facebook group are excited at the large number of people who have joined. If you aren't already a member, then pay them a visit and join them today.
Until next time
Dave Cushworth
MONTHLY UPDATES
RHODESIAN HISTORY: A LOOK AT THE HEADLINES OVER THE YEARS
Browse the pages of history as it unfolded on a daily basis and was recorded in the headlines of The Rhodesia Herald.
We present a wide range of issues for you to look at. Just pay us a visit and refresh your memories of events of old.
PENSIONERS UPDATE
Memories of Rhodesia is committed to supporting those old-age pensioners that are economic prisoners in Zimbabwe. 10% of our revenue goes to this cause. Working with Hope Unlimited, an established Christian organization, 100% of all monies are channeled through them.
The funds are then donated to various organizations, who are doing a great job caring for the aged. The reports we get back from Zimbabwe are extremely encouraging, knowing that we (and that includes you) have kept some of our dear old folk alive.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community & Customer Services Notes
The Rhodesian Community is unique. Connected through its common experience of a beloved country and loyalties, it still demonstrates that wonderful spirit of camaraderie and support. They are some of the friendliest, warm-hearted people the world has known. The bonds forged in the communities, large and small, throughout Rhodesia, still hold strong today in this new worldwide community.
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FROM MEMORIES OF RHODESIA ...
OUR NEW AND EXPANDING STORE FRONT.
We are working hard to enlarge our new and expanded store front. We offer items for sale through an Auction format as well as Buy Now and Make an Offer.
In addition to our regular Book Store & Video Catalog, we now have over 1100 items of Rhodesiana for sale and more being added weekly.
Check out our Clearance Items, browse our Newspapers, Magazines, First Day Covers, Postcards and more.
CROSSWORD
COMPETITITIONHow good were you at solving the Daily Crossword on The Herald? Let's find out!
Click on the puzzle to the right and it will download in a PDF file. Print it out and then try and solve it. Once you have the answer then email to us. The winner will be announced in next month's letter.
Deadline: May 22, 2010.
There were no successful solutions submitted to last months competition, so we are leaving it open for you to have another go.
Now you have 2 chances; last months and this months crossword.
APRILS PUZZLE
MAY'S PUZZLE
NEW VIDEO RELEASES
WINDS OF CHANGE
Volume 4The Rhodesian Experience
WINDS OF CHANGE
2 disc setIn the Cross-Fire and
A Place for Everyone
Check out these, and the hundreds of other items for sale at Memories of Rhodesia
RHODESIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Now available: GUKURAHUNDI - 2 part TV Special from the BBC
The New Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation
Broadcasting the sights and sounds of Rhodesia via the Internet.
Listen to the music, the original radio programs, watch the TV programs - all online at the new Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation. Check out the latest additions, plus download a number of songs and videos into iTunes.
You will need broadband to fully experience this site - access for slower connections is now available on most newsreels.
LEKKERWEAR.COM
Lekkerwear accessed at either www.Lekkerwear.com or www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
CHECK OUT OUR FULL SPECIALS FOR MAY
Protea Trading. Have something African related you would like to sell? Buy, sell for free. Auction based or buy it now
Help support our pensioners at Hope Unlimited you can donate via credit card or Paypal
Over a 1,000 different items from Southern Africa, including Rhodesia.
Your free online market place for all things African.
Sell or Buy now - there are no fees for listing your items.
RHODIECHAT & FACEBOOK
Rhodiechat
www.Rhodiechat.comAre you planning to visit Cape Town any time soon? Let the gals at Cape Point Route help you!
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