OCTOBER 2008
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I remember my days in Chiredzi with great fondness. When we found out I was being transferred there my wife cried. When we left two years later we both cried. Even now, looking back they had to be two of the best years of our lives. One of the great memories I have of those days was going fishing on the dam at Ray Sparrow's farm. He had some humongous bass there and we spent many a happy hour trying to get them out of the water.
The Sparrow family are synonymous with game conservation and the Lowveld, so it was with sadness that we heard of a terrible accident involved Courtney Sparrow being mauled by lions. We have documented some of the correspondence about this incident and her development under treatment in South Africa. Our prayers and best wishes go out to her and her family as she recovers. For more information ....
October 16 was a very sad day in my life. Mitch Webber, co-founder of Memories of Rhodesia and our Joburg Director passed away. Many of you will have had dealings with him over the years. In 2005 Mitch had a lung transplant, but this past year began to deteriorate immensely eventually passing away in his sleep. Just before he was hospitalized he spent time with Courtney and her family during one his many visits to Milpark Hospital and was encouraged by them.
He will be missed !
Thank you
Dave Cushworth
DOWN MEMORY LANE
THE JAMESON RAID
One of the great tragedies that befell the new Rhodesia was the infamous Jameson Raid and its subsequent effect on the region, especially the uprisings of 1896.
So, here is a little bit of infamy.
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.
RHODESIAN HISTORY TRIVIA
HOW WELL DO YOU REMEMBER?
This months History Trivia takes a visual trip around Rhodesia and is designed to see how good your memory is by highlighting some well known, and lesser known, places.
How many can you identify?
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. 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.
Now in Australia. Memories of Rhodesia now has an office in Brisbane. Please feel free to contact them. Details can be found on our Contact Page.
By popular request, we now are able to take your order over the telephone and charge your credit card. No more sending an invoice - just give us a call, place your order and bingo! Available only through our US office right now.
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.
NEW RELEASES FROM MEMORIES OF RHODESIA ...
SALE
SALE
SALE
Our huge UK INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE is now on.
We are offering maningi books at 50% or more off.
Now is a great time to buy those Christmas Presents.
THREE NEW CD'S
We have three new exciting audio CD's now available for your enjoyment: This is the RAR, featuring the Band & Voices of the Rhodesian Africa Rifles. Rhodesian Rhymes - the poetry of Cullen Gouldsbury and Rhodesian Poets - read by several prominent Rhodesian Personalities.
For more information visit Memories of Rhodesia
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.
LEKKERWEAR.COM
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Lekkerwear the online Rhodiestore
Lekkerwear accessed at either www.Lekkerwear.com or www.Rhodesiawassuper.com
NOTE....this is a one time screening run after November 4th these will no longer be available, will ship approx 10 days latter
Perfect Christmas stocking stuffers
Design is on the back of the shirt, on the front left chest the Rhodesian coat of arms emblem embroidered, hat is Forest green one size fits all, coat of arms embroidered on the front.
Bonus Stocking offer
With every $100 worth of apparel (apparel only) purchased from now till November 1st you can get a free hat/beanie..one hat or beanie per $100 excluding shipping. Click on the Free hat/beanie link under custom apparel for more info.
Protea Trading Fundraiser for our Pensioners www.proteatrading.com
Rhodesiawassuper "Lekkerwear" Helping our Pensioners. This past month I've been working on a custom leather banner. This was custom cut surged by a local leather shop and has an opening up top to insert a dowel sized at approx 8 by 8 feet (2.5 meters). The embroidery on it took me over 80 hours. Its up on auction with ALL proceeds from it going towards food for our pensioners in Zim.
To bid on this banner go to Protea Trading read over the registration process on the right hand side, then click on *Featured auctions for Zimbabwe Pensioners over on the left. I've also loaded some other items, Ian Smith autographed books and some custom blankets.
Protea Trading Have something Southern African related you would like to sell? Buy, sell for free. Auction based or buy it now
Help support our pensioners or the Courtney sparrow medical assistance fund at Hope Unlimited you can donate via credit card or paypal
Are you traveling back from South Africa or Zimbabwe soon? E-mail Bill McDonald on lekkerwear@shaw.caor Dave Cushworth at info@memoriesofrhodesia.com
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BETWEEN THE SUNLIGHT & THE THUNDER
Few countries have felt the tumult of the winds of change more than Kenya, Congo and the country once known as Rhodesia. And long before Harold Macmillan made those words famous in Cape Town in February 1960 when he addressed the South African government, Gil Freeman had already felt the full force of their violence. On a farm at the foot of the Aberdare Mountains in Kenya, his parents and his sister were slaughtered by the anti-government disciples of Mau Mau in February 1953. He was seventeen years old. From a volunteer in the government security forces responding to the brutality of the Mau Mau offensive, to professional hunter, to game warden, Gil remains in Kenya for the next decade, moving on in due course to the Congo and then Rhodesia.
Following his mixed fortunes, Between the Sunlight and the Thunder is a major novel of a fast-changing Africa that covers 25 years of colonial history when those winds wreaked havoc on people and wildlife alike. In a blend of fact and fiction, of real-life, disguised and invented characters in three countries, this historical novel, whilst harrowing, is also insightful and hauntingly beautiful, written by a person whose knowledge and love of Africa bleeds through every page. Woven into the story is the eternal triangle, the consequences of which evolve against the background of one of the most explosive periods of African history.
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THE RHODESIAN WAR
Originally published as Chimurenga, thus updated version covers the three main stages of the Rhodesian Bush War, from 1965 until 1979.
Fresh information on the intelligence dirty tricks, scandals and political back-stabbing will generate further debate about this erstwhile British colony transformed into a rogue pariah state, which once again threatens the stability of the region.
More info at www.flamelilybooks.com
Check out our fast expanding library of new books on Rhodesia and Southern Africa at www.flamelilybooks.com
AUTHOR SERVICES - helping you get your book into print and out for sale.
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