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Hi All I have light-coloured curtains in my bedroom and I generally keep the windows all open at night – it’s been that way since an old cook of mine told me he did not need an alarm clock – he was woken up every day by the melodious tunes sung by some of the […]

Hi All Most of us mere mortals go through life believing we are immortal. Major medical issues only happen to others – not me! Medical science has, however, made enormous leaps and bounds in recent years making it possible to spot potential ailments in one’s body almost from day 1 potentially giving us a chance […]

Hi All   I have, over the past few months, read a few excellent thrillers written by female authors – Just last night I stayed up late finishing  off Ann Cleeves’ “Rising Tide”   Ladies have a completely different flare in their writings adding their feminine touch and thoughts to most scenarios; leading female scribes […]

This year the Automobile Association of Zimbabwe is proudly celebrating 100 years since its founding in 1923 – a significant milestone – making the Association the second oldest motoring organization in the ACTA region. The Association was founded  in 1923 by the Resident Commissioner for Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to serve, promote and protect the […]

Welcome to the Reps Theatre Newsletter This newsletter only contains some of the activities happening at 4 Maasdorp Avenue! 18 September 2023 Developments around the theatre A UZ Media Studies student, Tanya has joined us an intern at the theatre, working in media and learning the technical aspects of productions as she has a passion […]

Dear Members An aim of the Zimbabwe Society for Analytical Psychology is to highlight the value that analytical psychology brings to everyday life. One of the most useful and pragmatic concepts central to Jung’s theory is that of the complex. Operating both consciously and unconsciously, complexes play a significant part in driving our choices and behaviours and determining how our lives unfold. Last month we watched Dr John Gosling’s presentation on complexes, in which he explains the function, origin, manifestation and triggers of complexes. Thanks to those who joined us for the screening and contributed to the stimulating discussion afterwards.

Hi All There’s something special about attending a well-organized, company cocktail party. It’s a chance to relax over a couple of drinks after work and meet interesting new people that you would not normally bump into in your busy life. First Capital Bank (Formerly Barclays) invited me, last week, to such an occasion being held […]

Hi All It has long been our “culture” to meet up with a few of our mates at the end of the week to share a few beers or a glass of wine. The resultant banter, as you gradually relax at these social gatherings, is generally good fun. With time most people learn how to  self-discipline and knowing […]

Dear All, I trust this email finds you all well and healthy and looking forward to the new triathlon season !!! Please find attached the 2023-2024 SEASON CALENDAR for your information and planning, it is sincerely hoped that you will ALL join us at Mount Pleasant Pool and other venues  !! Please share the calendar […]

Hi All The month of August is renowned in this part of the world for windy conditions bringing with it the change in season. The 1st September is, thus, traditionally known as the start of Spring. The sunny weather has folks lapsing out of their slothy winter habits to let others know of their intention […]

Hi All, It’s a given thing for dads with sons living in Zimbabwe for the latter to be introduced to the fascinating sport of fishing at an early age. When they’ve grown up not much beats a boys only weekend –sans ladies; sans mates – patiently casting out lines on the Zambezi River hoping to […]

Peterhouse Astroturf Hockey Pitch Hi All Traditionally school boys entering high school in this country have had to choose a winter sport from either Rugby or Hockey – This nerd chose Chess ending up as school chess champion at the end of Form 1. I then enrolled into boarding school the following year and was […]

Hi All,    I’ve just returned from a month-long trip to Australia – my first real holiday in many years. I spent good quality time with  both my daughters and young granddaughters in Brisbane and Sydney. I also used the opportunity to have catch-up  coffees with quite a few ex-Zimbos living “Down Under” – most […]

Beyond this shake, beyond this contortion of the human jacket is a soul with purpose, seeking truth, finding strength, accepting courage, having the sweet ability to keep on…. What do these celebrities have in common – Michael J Fox, Mohammed Ali, Linda Ronstadt and Neil Diamond? They all suffer from Parkinson’s disease. It was in […]

HI All I’m currently “Down Under” for a short stint of those rare Grampa privileges that are preferred on me from time to time. This is my 31st trip to Australia over a period of 20 years. Being a divorced father with kids growing up in the other side of the world has been quite […]

Driving safely in an unfamiliar vehicle or location requires preparation, caution, and a mindful approach. By familiarizing yourself with the vehicle’s controls, planning your route, and adjusting the seat and mirrors for optimal comfort, you can enhance your driving experience. Additionally, knowing the local traffic laws, giving yourself time to acclimate, and planning opportunities to […]

Driving safely is an attitude – not a platitude! One of the more important aspects of driving safety is adopting the mindset that YOU WILL DRIVE SAFELY. As people often say, “It’s all in your mind!” or at least a good portion of “it” is in the way you approach driving. Embracing, improving and maintaining […]