NOVEMBER 2007

Your secure, online Newsletter for Rhodesians & Zimbabweans around the world.

Sign up today and get a free music download.

PENSIONER'S UPDATE

Latest News from Zimbabwe 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 SOAP, which is 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. Thanks to your generosity we were able to send a goodly amount to Zimbabwe this month. We appreciate the way that so many of you have responded and continue to support this worthy cause. For further details ......

Community & Customer Services Notes The world-wide 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. Contact us on Skype We at Memories of Rhodesia want to help encourage and foster this continuing sense of community - long lost friends and acquaintances being found, new ones being made, Rhodesians dealing with Rhodesians; engendering the Rhodesian spirit among black and white alike. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Are you traveling from South Africa to either the UK or North America? We need help in bringing books and assorted items. If you would be willing to carry some for us we would love to hear from you. Thanks. For more information .....

THIS MONTHS READING

RHODESIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

Now playing through your web browser 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. For more information ...

LEKKERWEAR.COM

Lekkerwear would like to remind you that all apparel is custom made to order. Christmas orders should be placed ASAP  at www.Lekkerwear.com Custom Rhodie embroidered apparel and more...the online Rhodiestore Lekkerwear Would like to remind you that all apparel is custom made to order...if you require something for Christmas, then shop early. International cutoff dates for apparel is November the 15th (this date is subject to change so please do not wait till last minute) Make sure to check out the new style rugby shirts just in, black with Gold style ruggers.  Includes your favorite custom embroidered emblem on the chest plus for a limited time you get a free beanie  at www.lekkerwear.com Celebrating the Springboks Win ..South Africa 15 England 6 World 2007 Jerseys... comes with a free 3 by 5 foot South African Flag, a desktop flag and a Springbok cap.. more info under Rugby Jerseys www.lekkerwear.com Free Wrex Tarr and Forces CD with all apparel orders at Lekkerwear full details at www.Lekkerwear.com under the specials and clearout link       www.Lekkerwear.com Your online Rhodie Store and more

FLAME LILY BOOKS

	We bring you not only the latest books, but also provide Author Publication Services.   Visit us today!
James and the Duck: Tales of the Rhodesian Bush War A very different tongue-in-cheek personal account about a forgotten war. Between 1964 and 1980 Rhodesian men from all walks of life left their families and jobs to fight for their country. They were farmers, bankers, railwaymen, shopkeepers, miners and even Members of Parliament, who every six weeks, changed their soft civilian life for battle dress, rifles and grenades. These are their stories. More info at www.flamelilybooks.com
The Song Of Africa This is the story of Ivan Benatar, growing up in a new resources rich country - Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), during one of the most violent periods of African history from 1948 to 1980. After a threatening encounter with a crocodile, an Ndebele warrior is assigned the job of being Ivan's guardian. A strong friendship develops between the warrior and the boy.
The book that drove Mugabe furious! Banned in Zimbabwe when it was first released, now published in North America. A LIFETIME OF STRUGGLE by Edgar Tekere.   One of the architects of ZANU.  Military head of ZANLA.  One of the key players and Mugabe's right-hand man now tells all.
Other new titles includes; Diamonds, Gold & War.  Mugabe, Power, Plunder and the Struggle.  I Won't Call You Sir.   Check out our fast expanding library of new books on Rhodesia and Southern Africa at www.flamelilybooks.com	FLAME LILY AUTHOR services - helping you get your book into print and out for sale.

GAME FOR VULTURES Based on the best selling book.   Now on DVD Set against the backdrop of an African terrorist war, a tough action-packed story of two men from opposite worlds who collide in a conflict of ideals - David Swansey (played by Richard Harris), a white African patriot whose business activities abroad take in sanction-busting for his native land, and Gideon Marunga (Richard Roundtree ), a fierce black freedom-fighter who pacifism and sensitivity have been hardened by the realities of the conflict in which he is fighting available at Flame Lily Books or Memories of Rhodesia. A segment of the movie can be seen online at www.memoriesofrhodesia.com

RHODIECHAT & OTHER STUFF

Rhodiechat
www.Rhodiechat.com

Thanks for the web site info. Its great to know there are still ex Zimbos out there who want to see Zim restored, if not to its former glory, then at least stabilized, and will pray to that end. Its extremely stressful to me, personally , to think of beautiful black people whom we've known and worked with and who have worked for us, starving or dying of Aids without recourse to the proper care and treatment. The plight of pensioners is another sad, even wicked scenario.

I grew up in Greendale and my hubby in Mabelreign, and we now live very comfortably in Westville, Durban.But our hearts are very for the Zimbabwean people and we have incredible memories of our respective childhoods. Things were so simple and uncomplicated. We hardly knew whether we we rich or poor - it just wasn't an issue. Decor wasn't an issue. You popped in on people without an invitation and stayed to lunch, or the weekend , whatever went with the flow.TV went on at six and off at seven thirty, at least for us kids (we were five) and we had to help Sixpence with the washing up because our mother felt it was good training (and it was!) We rode everywhere on our bikes and lived at the Greendale Swimming Pool in summer. We played in the street with our neighbors kids and in the next -door bundu, which was Bishops Mount,belonging to the Anglican Diocese and at Beira too, every August. I broke my tooth at Mermaids Pool on the rockslide and broke my arm falling out of a Msasa tree in my friend's garden. We walked down First St.on New Year's Eve and greeted everyone and anyone. We were unique as a nation as regards friendliness and hospitality. And I miss that, even though I have great South African friends.

Forgive my ramblings - its good to talk to people who understand.

Regards
Wendy Renwick

Thank you for this news letter. Good to know that folk are still in contact. Internet has been such a boon in this direction. I was born in Harare and went to umpteen boarding schools as my folks, Rex and Beryl Southey, were 'small workers' so we moved often. I paint pictures and have tried long and hard to get some photographs of Msasas with their new spring leaves on with say a little bush road going 'somewhere' so's I can paint these scenes. We (my sister, brother and parents) grew up and lived in the 'bush'....how I am thankful for that childhood and long for the bush. Go to the Kruger Park from time to time and lie awake for ages on my first night's camping, listening to the familiar 'night' sounds.

Take care and keep up the good work.

Sincerely, Frances Richardson (nee Page, formerly Geddes)

History Trivia.

Check out the answers to last month's Trivia Quiz, and don't forget to play.  Visit www.memoriesofrhodesia.com for details.

Supporting your local Rhodie business
www.lancashirehoney.com

From the United Kingdom?? Support this Rhodie run business. With any purchase get a Free Rhodesian Flag bumper sticker (you must make mention of this offer in the additional comments during the checkout process)