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Hi All My late father was captain of his local Deeside Cycling club in Aberdeen way back in the late 1940s so we spent many a Saturday morning sitting beside him as he tried to explain to us four youngsters, the best way to fix a cycle chain or repair a puncture.  When we first moved back […]

HI All The flight back from Brisbane via Dubai is a long one taking over 30 hours from door to door. However, Emirates has some of the more modern planes around with comfortable seating and excellent staff to cater for all your basic flying needs. Very little jetlag this time around.  It doesn’t take long for returnees […]

How to reduce the chances of breaking down in cold weather Getting your car ready for the winter can save you time, stress and money – so all vehicle owners need to be prepared for winter driving conditions. Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance sees a sharp increase in breakdowns when the weather turns cold, so it’s […]

Hi All I’ve written often, in the past, about how I like to plan my holidays around a major participatory sporting event. My youngest granddaughter, Hailey, is being christened here, in Brisbane, at the end of the month so I ended up competing in the Cairns Ironman 70.3 half ironman for a second time last […]

Hi All I flew down to Sydney this morning to spend time with my younger daughter and was duly picked up from the airport wondering what she and her partner had in store for us to do today.  Well, Dad, she responded, we are going to spend the morning touring all the leading bookstores in […]

Dear Friends and Family As we gather together in spirit through this mid-year newsletter, I am reminded of a profound truth: love is the glue that binds us all. At BS Leon Trust, love is not just a sentiment; it is the driving force behind everything we do. It is what transforms our house into […]

Beware of internet scams when googling your insurance company always have a close look at the link in case you’re about to call a scam line. Make sure it’s your insurance company and ask them to send you a tow truck company they trust. If you’re in a car accident, chances are you’ll be in […]

We teach our children to share nicely. We want them to understand the other child’s point of view. When my children were young, I was forever explaining how their friend deserved a turn with the ball too. Being empathetic to other people’s needs is the glue of society. How then does this apply to driving […]

Hi All My 3 kids spent most of their formative years in Brisbane, so I have travelled over here 32 times – I know the city fairly well! This time around I am visiting Australia to walk around the local park with my lovely, innocent, young granddaughters taking turns to sit on Grampa’s shoulders. Then at 5 pm […]

How to Stress Less in a Chaos Intersection Traffic Jam. Stay calm and centered amid bumper-to-bumper chaos. Navigating Road Construction Intersections: A Guide for Safe Driving Traffic congestion is a frequent source of stress, anger and anxiety — and the problem, like your car in a traffic jam chaos, isn’t going anywhere soon Spending hours […]

HI All Retd. Colonel Lionel Dyke was a die-hard soldier who had a very successful military career. He knew his own mind and didn’t take fools gladly. Lionel joined the Rhodesian army when he was just 17, spending time in the RLI and RAR ending up commanding The Zimbabwe Parachute Battalion. He was awarded a […]

Winter is on its way with temperatures across Zimbabwe showing a gradual decline, into single figures in some places. While people will ensure they are protected against the cold, they forget about their vehicles, and that these valuable assets also need some care against the elements at this time of year. We would like you […]

Road construction presents many hazards for drivers. As roads narrow and lanes decrease, traffic will slow or come to a complete stop. Traffic patterns may change and drivers will have to deal with uneven surfaces and narrowed lanes bordered by barricades and signs. Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance warned motorists to prepare for roadwork on several […]

Hi All The annual ADMA Exhibition is being held this week at ART farm starting Thursday Morning at 8 am. A couple of us from Bindu Media went along yesterday for media accreditation and to check out the preparations. ADMA was started about 8 years ago giving an opportunity for high-end providers of Agricultural equipment to […]

Falling Back to Shorter Days Means Taking Extra Care on the Road It’s cold and dark, and everyone just wants to get “there” as quickly as possible. The above statement sums up a typical winter afternoon/evening quite well. It also hints at some of the problems ahead, for drivers, riders, and walkers alike. Now with the end of […]

Merging Lanes Safely… 4 min read Merging collisions are more common than drivers realize. Gracious driving is the key to avoiding accidents and making merging safer on the roads. Ever tried merging lanes, one lane at a time? Or merging across multiple lanes? Or merging onto the highways? Exercise caution during merging, avoiding impromptu or […]

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