hi john Whitty correct about the pushing... and in Kitwe graveyard there were not enough people to push so Eddie Mulraney's vanette was used to pull it to start regards paud
From Lesley & Ray Forder., We greatly enjoyed reading the last edition of the Mufulira Magazine. We are settled here in Perth WA Australia with our elder son Paul and his wife Meredith, etc. Nigel our younger son and wife Tracey etc currently living in the UK, will be relocating to Australia by about September of this year. We are compiling our "archives" and dedicating them to our grandchildren. Lesley has made me copy many of the pics - all to be glued into the various folders she`s making-up. I hope to contact Trevor Haynes who was my best man in 1957 when I maried Lesley Beynon Best Regards to all - Lesley and Ray
A huge hello to May Finnegan in case you did'nt recieve our E-Mail. Such a long time ago but our memories of you and Gerry are chrystal clear.Happy,happy days. Lots of love from Pam and Frank Burchill
Hello my name is bernadette mcewen(nee coleman). I was a nurse at the Muf hospitals from 1972 to 1974. I would love to hear from any of the nurses or anyone who remembers me, from that era. Noticed an e-mail address for Brian Green( Margaret's brother?) but had my message returned. Hello to Jackie and lighty Samaris if they are still there. bernadettmcewen@hotmail.com
Hello my name is bernadette mcewen(nee coleman). I was a nurse at the Muf hospitals from 1972 to 1974. I would love to hear from any of the nurses or anyone who remembers me, from that era. Noticed an e-mail address for Brian Green( Margaret's brother?) but had my message returned. Hello to Jackie and lighty Samaris if they are still there.
to the children of brian and ann malia. i do not have any information on your entered question but i too lived in mufulira from '86 to '03 and we lived near ndola road AND hombwe avenue. i just thought we could be pals and as seeing that i know more people there NOW, maybe i could help you out in some way. please contact me A.S.A.P, Im... alwaysfound@gmail.com
In reply to Paud's tale of Bill Healy's funeral, if I remember rightly, the Toyota crown estate had to be push started from the church where upon it struggled to make the burial site. We then repaired to the rugby club and played matches in a school of 24. It took a long time to find the winner and at the end of it, I'm not sure any one knew who the winner was. Good to hear you're still alive Paud. John Whitty.
I was reading the recent messages and read one submitted by a son of Snowy Gascoyne..... I had one encounter with Snowy and a memorable one it was... Bill Healy died in Muf in the late 70's. He was from Kilenaule Co Tipperary and was injured in the smelter explosion in the 60's. It was rumoured that he had money so on his death a debate ensued with family in london, Kilenaule and salisbury as to his funeral. The body was stored in the freezer in the Malcolm Watson. After a few weeks his ex-wife came from Salisbury and the decision was reached to bury him in Kitwe and have a Mass in the Catholic Church and a party afterwards in the rugby Club. The mine was payinfg for the funeral, so Eugene Mara, Brian McCoy and I went to Ndola to buy a coffin from Snowy and to hire a hearse. We spent the evening with him and had more than a few beers..we viewed the hearse and the coffin , we returned to Muf and booked the church for the following saturday. Snowy was persiasive in telling all to wait at the church and not attend the removal at the hospital. As we waited, the time grew near the appointed time....every Irishman within 200 miles was there and their lady friends of many racial hues as is the irishman's wont. lo and behold Snowy arrived ,,not with a hearse but in a Toyota Crown Estate with a plain wooden box sticking out through the back window...a row ensued in the carpark of the church. It transpired that the hearse had broken down five years previously ..some of our money was refunded after the intervention of Fr Guy.... not wishing to divide the money it was given to Don Gibson, he distributed beer to the value of it. my last memory of that day was a group of Irishmen more drunk than sober being persuaded that it was 8 a,m, and it was time to go home when Emil Wassamer came through the door for his first beer of the day.. Paud O'Connor
Just a friendly warning to anyone using this message board. If you can possibly refrain from giving out your e-mail address please do so, otherwise, you will be leaving yourself open to hundreds of contacts by the favorite Nigerian Bank Account scammers, promising you that millions will be deposited in your bank account.
Hi grew up in Muf between 1970 to 1976. My dad Brian Malia worked at the copper mine. My mum Ann Malia worked in Mcraes for a while. Iv been looking through the website and recognise a lot of names! Does anyone remember us kids....Janice, Steven and Andrea Malia. We lived on the corner of Indola rd and then moved to Hombwe ave. Had to leave muf after a horrific burgalry. Hope to hear from someone!!
Hi again forgot to give my email address may_finnegan@yahoo.co.uk May
Hi Anyone from CPC year 1969 onwards May Finnegan
Sorry, did not poat my e-mail address on the last message. Here it is... mjr@netzero.com June & John Ries Jacson, Mississippi U.S.A.
Thanks a lot for this website. We are looking for a Ignajius (Naas) Cronje, ex Analitical Chemist Mufulira Copper Mines. Last seen 1963.We also would like to know of some still living who worked in the Survey Drawing Office when Dick Darlow was still there. Me, John Ries. Thank God had the good sense to return to the good old USA. Now retired and still painting SIGNS.We increased the family by 3 boys and 9 grand children. If anyone remembers June and John Ries we had two girls Sonya and Verena. Both are now married and have two children each. Thanks again, June and John.
Can anyone tell us the wareabouts of Thomas Dalmaine MacIsaac. Electrician ex Nkana copper Mine.Please contact, mjr@netzero.com
Hi,Derek Moon. I knew of your parents from Franz and Ina and met them a couple of times at the boating club. You lived on Quorn Avenue with J MOON written on the wrought iron gate! I don't know why I remember that so well...Sadly tho' I have had no news from the Van-Der-Burghs.I do remember quite a few of the people you mention (the parents).The Chilcotts were good golfers as well as being the GM.I will certainly let you know if I find out anything of Ina and Franz. Cheers, Fay.
HI MY NAME IS ANNE MILLER I LEFT ONE MESSAGE ,I AM LOOKING FOR JOHNNY HOG .SO FAR NO LUCK .DOES ANY ONE REMEMBER MY MOM HER NAME WAS AGNES McCANN SHE WORKED IN THE AFRICAN HOSPITAL. MY DAD WORKED IN THE MINES, HIS NAME WAS FRANK McCANN. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL
Myrna or Ivor Keppler, if you're reading this please give me a shout. John Slinger [johns@filmworkers.com]
Are there any reunions being planned for the UK this year 2006. Would love to attend. Contact grahamhobson1940@hotmail.com
Message for Fay Bradbury regarding Franz and Ina Van-Der- Burgh they were very good friends of my late parents John and Mayvis Moon who also left Muf in 1982. If you do find anything would love to know how they are doing, as a kid I remember sitting on the stoop with my dad and Franz having a beer while I had a fanta, and my mum and Ina were as thick as theives. Regards Derek Moon
From Derek Moon Hi to Sharon Gilroy and Claire Turner ( Jones ) Its good to know that some of the old crowd are still alive and kicking . Still remember times at Cricket, Rugby, Squash and Pool Clubs and being barred from Mufilira Boating Club (we were all young once). For those of you who remember him Neil Blair has a contact list of some of the old Mufilira crew and is always happy to hear from any of the old lost souls. Do any of the following names ring bells: Mark Dudley, Vaughn and Melanie White and the younger brother who's name escapes me, the 3 Stratfords Mark, Andrew and John, Gail and Jan McKeown, Ricky and Jackie Fertic (think that's how you spell it), you should all know Mark Wallace who is now apparently living back in Zambia. The list is endless the 2 Lawrence boys, the Allens 2 brothers and a sister also the Newbalds, the 2 Taylor girls got an email of one of them a while ago from New Zealand, the Chilcotts, some of the old Zambian crew Franco and Mario and Paolo Mangerotti. I am married for my sins with a 13 year old son who is football mad which is a shame because I am still rugby orientated, presently work for an American Company in the UK. If you want to drop me a line you can email me on johnmoon8@aol.com, you could also send some photos if you dare. I have some of the old crew so if you drop me a line I can always forward them to you and also let you know Neil Blairs email address if you still want to advertise the fact you are still alive. Ps has anybody heard from Mr Finnegan. Claire how's Nicola and have you ever heard from Paul McDonald. Also a note for your folks the Fitzgeralds and the Nels are still alive and living in the UK. Sharon how's your sister (sorry can't recall her name) Hope to hear from you soon if not have a cold beer for me.
I am looking for any friends of Jill Melville or anyone who remembers her parents Phil and Lassie Melville.I'm her daughter and I can be contacted at: leanned@global.co.za
Hi, My name is Claire Turner (nee Jones)I remember Derek Moon very well as we always used to play together. His parents were very good friends with ours. It would be great to hear what Derek is doing now. I remember Paul Finnigan as well as he was my first boyfriend.
Does anybody remember Dot Hill who was there from 1950 to l955. I worked at the Mufulira Copper Mines during thisperiod.Pease contact me by return e-mail . e-mail at jpshill@blueyonder.co.uk
Hi to derek moon and his wife, i remeber derek moon well there was always a crowd of us that went around together,we had some good times,by the way i am sharon gilroy,it would be good to hear how life turned out for derek,sorry to hear about your parents
Hi my name is Gary chadwick, son of Matt Chadwick, I'm looking for anyone who knew him, as his 70th birthday is coming up and I would like congratulations messages, this is a suprise. please email me gchad@zamnet.zm thanks
Does anybody remember the Moon family John, Mayvis and Derek who lived in Zambia from the fifties to the eighties. John and Mayvis have unfortunately passed away but their son Derek would love to hear from anybody who remembers them especially Paul Finnigan who seems to have done a disappearing act, the last known whereabouts was in South Africa.
Thanks Fay for the info. Where is Lighty Smaras .. in Mufilira still? Does that mean that Michel and family are still there at the family business? Pat
Pat Goldswain,We knew Robby and Michel Pannico in Muf. and I know for a fact that Michel married Linda Querl. The Pannico's had a farm and a machine shop called Pannico Engineering, in Muf.This was in 1991,when we left Zambia.You could contact Lighty Samaras for further information on them. For that matter any of the Samaras family. Good luck. Fay Bradbury
Hello I have sent a message previously and hope to have some luck again now. I shared digs with Peter Watson and Michel Pannico in Johannesburg in the 70's. Has anyone any contact ideas for me? I believe the Pannico s daughter Linda was a teacher, the family had a mill. Peter left to live in the UK.Thanks for any clues... Pat Goldswain
my name is anne miller was anne mccann i am looking for johnny hog . i lived in mufulira in the early sixtys.i now live in silver spring in maryland in the usa . my e-mail is hissyanne@ verizon.net hope someone can help
Greetings This is for all the Krugers who worked not at Muf - but at Nkana - Kitwe - The steps of these men and women resound silently all over N/Rhodesia. They spent theier last days in South Africa with their families. Adriaan kruger (Atta) - Jack Kruger - Org Kruger - Jan Kruger ( 4 brothers ) The last of a great generation - lost and gone - but always remebered. Jannie Kruger - son of Attaboy
I am quite desperate to seek anyone who worked with my late father on the copper belt poss late 60's early 70's..His name was Andries Petrus Stephanus Olivier. My father was killed in a car crash bout 1973. I can be contacted via email...blackmamba1@btopenworld.com
I was there from 1964 to 1969 and Neil Rice was there from 1964 to 1972 working in the refinery. We were very active in the Little Theatre. Neil doing Plays and Ann singing. Neil has since passed away. If anybody recognises us please contact me at mini_rice@hotmail.com. Ann x
I submitted a message the other day. I didn't realize it at the time I was first exploring the website, but the Michael McGann seen in several photo's in the photo gallery is my uncle. My mother was Sally (McGann) Townsend. I have lost all contact with anyone on my mother's side of the family. If anyone has any information regarding the wherebouts of Michael McGann (we last heard he could be in Australia) or any other information, it would be very much appreciated. My name is Penny Krump (Townsend) I was born in Mufilira in 1957 (my brother was born there in 1956, my parents are John A. Townsend and Sally nee McGann)but we left when I was still a baby. Is my understanding that my mother was born and raised in N. Rhodesia (Zambia). My email is bpkrump@yahoo.com I live in Colorado, USA
To all ex-mufulirians I would like to wish a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2006! Jan
I was born in Mufulira in 1957. My dad, John A. Townsend worked as an engineer in the mines, my mother was Sally (nee McGann) Townsend, my brother Patrick Mark was born there in 1956. We left for India in 57/60. Wondering if anyone remembers my parents? My mother is deceased. My father is retired in Florida, USA. My email is bpkrump@yahoo.com
Does Anyone remember Franz and Ina Van-Der- Burgh? He worked at Mufulira Mines at the Surface Diesel Equipment at the time they left. It was 1982 when we last saw them. They seemed to have dissappeared into thin air. No one ever heard from them after they left Muf. for SA. They just drove out of our lives in an old Vauxall. I thought the GNR would be a good place to search for ex-Zambian expats. They came from Rotterdam. Regular Boating Club members. Would like to know what happened to them. Fay Bradbury
To all people who exspierienced the wonderful life at mufulira,as a vc10er,1972 until 1981 we wish you all a happy new-year and guid new year.helen and arthur gilroy and family duncan sharon and fiona. all the best for 2006. what a great time was had by all.
This is a message for Jane Burger (nee Garside). Hi Jane, I don't know if you will remember me; my name is Janis Ferguson (now Turnbull) and we were friends when we were at junior school. The one incident that sticks in my mind about you was that you used to put your cat in my doll's pram, under the covers, and we used to push it up and down the garden. Any recollection of that? Would love to hear from you. My e-mail address is jakerole@hotmail.com Regards, Janis
Blessings and good cheer for Christmas and the New Year, to all ex Mufulirans. Glenn and Fay Bradbury.
Hi Fay, yes that was me talking about my mum's knee replacement, she is well on the mend thank you. She had one done about eight years ago, and suffered badly, but this one is much more advanced and she is progessing much quicker. She also hates water, and getting her face wet, and at the age of 77 she says her swimming days are over! She walks quite a bit though so thats something. What a great way to learn to "swim" though, I also am not a good swimmer but my children are great. Neither swam in Muf unfortunately, but really took it up once we got back to the UK. Stuart even swam for England in the under 15's and did very well. Lot of hard work though training at 5.00 a.m every morning and again every night. Still I would love to have those days back again, I really miss having my children at home, although its been a long time, Stuart is now 33 and Samantha is 35, its the six grandchildren that keep me going now! (I cant believe I am this old!!) Have a great Christmas Fay, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, and that goes for all ex-Mufulirians. Best wishes - Jan
To All Ex-Mufulirians,I would like to take this chance to wish you all a very merry christmas and a happy and prosperous 2006. Bets wishes Barbara Raubenhiemer Ex-Maynard
Hi my name is Carla Ragni - my parents Giancarlo and Cornelia Ragni lived in Kitwe / Mufulira from the early sixties to the late sixties. I would appreciate news from anybody who knew them, or even anybody who was connected to Mufulira, as I was born in Mufulira in 1965, but cannot remember anything as, we left Zambia at the end of the sixties.
Jack and Lorraine Atherfold wish all the old Mufulirians a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2006. Our contact details are: j.atherfold@ru.ac.za , PO Box 2128, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa.
Hi Jan (I presume),Oooh Knee replacement is a painfull business, hope your mum has a quick recovery. The best exercises for that is in the swimming pool. I know Our neighbour, in Muf, Mrs. Alice Barnard had it (got knocked over by one of my 11 Ridgeback pups they got from me,who grew up to be boisterous). She would get into the pool every afternoon and do these exercises. As a matter of fact that's how I learnt to swim! Like a good neighbour I would get into the pool with her to keep her company and (I was a bit of a keep fit fanatic too, still am)do exercises with her.God only knows what would have happened if I got into trouble...I could'nt swim a stroke!Anyway one fine day I decided to stop being a ninny and put my face under water.and do some 'object pick up' from the bottom of the pool, like my kids did at the swimming club (both were good swimmers).Having done that I decided to test my bouyancy tanks and lifted my legs off the floor and hey presto!I was floating!!All this while Alice was yelling and cheering! Suffice it to say I could float well but really nothing to talk about where actual strokes are concerned.Still cant swim but have actually floated to my hearts content in the Carribean Ocean, despite my family's worry's and warnings!Yep, learnt to "swim" at the ripe old age of 38. Cheers Fay
Hello Fay, not been on message board for a week or so as my mum has had her knee replaced and I have been in London helping her get back on her feet. Your wonderful story of your "van" had me laughing. I was travelling once with my friend Janet Haig into Kitwe and we were pulled up by the "chips" type bikers to be asked if I could put my indicators on, which I did, yes they said, they worked fine, then my handbrake, yes that worked fine, and then my wind screen wipers (which unfortunately did not work!). Janet in a moment of genious and as quick as you like said "Oh you cant kid us officer, we know as well as you do, that these wind screen wipers will only work when its raining!" Oh yes he said, I was just checking!!. Brilliant.
hi John, so sorry to hear the sad news of Ernie's passsing.Please give my deepest sympathy's to all the family and friends. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours. best wishes Barbara Raubenheimer(ex-Maynard)
Earnie Broughton passed way last week on the 8th December after a long hard fight this year with Cancer of the pancreas, spleen, and bowel. The funeral is at Askham Bryan church just outside York at 10:00am for anyone in the area that wishes to come along. I will be staying at the Holiday Inn Hotel in York Thursday & Friday night. John Bruce Senior will be there on Friday night. May I take this opportunity to Wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year. Best Wishes to you all John Bruce x
GWYNETH THOMAS. Thank you for pointing me to the GNR website. I am now back in touch with Peta and also Wilma.The emails are flying back and forth! Regards Carol (nee Bunnell).
Hi My name is heather moon wife to derek moon, am looking for a guy named Paul Finegan who was if Muf in the 70's, can anyone help
Hi Barbara, yes I know...alot of things did not occur to them or they did not choose to debate.I remember the time when we called the police because there were fellows lurking out side our house in the middle of the night. They said "Sorry Bwana but we don't have transport can you send us a vehicle?"Another time they told some expats living across the street from us, to shoot the thief first and then shoot a warning shot!Those were crazy days. I keep in touch with the Samaras'and alot of ex muf people. I'll send you some photos of Bernadette and family through the GNR.Look out for them. Love, Fay.
Hi Fay, Been reading your postings re driving licences,my one question was waht to do if your fan belt broke with no spare in the car!!I replied i would take off my pantihose and use to get to a garage and passed!!(I mean who wears pantihose in africa!!).I also noted you mentioned 'dirty Sammy's'I bumped into him last week at a funeral in Kitwe.He hasn't changed one little bit,still the same greasy Sam we all knew & loved!!Looks a lot older though but then I guess we all do hey? We also saw the Samaras's families and all are looking well. take care and have a super christmas. best wishes Barbara
Hi Jan, how funny....the hump back bridge one also stuck in my mind and as to being curtious to others... you could'nt go very wrong, travelling at the high speed of 35km per hour could you?!I remember whenever the traffic cops had money for gas they would get on their brand new motor bikes and dress up like'Chips'and chase innocent motorists. Many a time I was pulled up to the side, only to be asked if I had my Triangles!Many times I would be driving a contraption which my husband built out of different motor parts (he put a London Taxi diesel engine into a toyota van) which looked like the local chicken farmers delivery van!! I used to drive this van periodically just to keep it in running condition and to take my three Rhodesian Ridgebacks for a ride. Invariably when I drove this van I would get the cops chasing me and they would be my 'wave on the street'friend cops. As soon as they recognised me they would give me a very confused sheepish grin and ask what was wrong with the vehicle as it made quite a racket.I had to explain my husbands genius, and they would nod, still confused but forgotten to ask me for the MOT!! Such were the trials and tribulations of life in Muf.Nothing to do except run into town a half a dozen times a day because 'butter' had just come into ZCBC. Or there was Cooking oil at Mc'Raes, or bread at 'Dirty Sammy's'(Rio Stores)! Still the best years of my life! Fay.
Hi again Fay I also havent laughed so much for ages, as I was writing it I was thinking how ludicrous the whole thing was! Glad I wasnt the only one who failed again and again like your friend! I was trying to recall some of the ten golden rules of the road, and one was "dont overtake on hump back of bridge!" and another was "always be curtious to other road users" - that might not be so bad today in this country eh? But who would want to take their driving test in any other country when you can take a test like that - you couldnt make it up could you?! Take care - Jan
Hi Jan,I know!....was'nt the driving licence a farce?! I remember everyone I knew had to go at least a half a dozen times! I was fortunate as the third time coincided with the Zambian Independence day being the following day and everyone at the police station were busy with God knows what and I said it would be a nice independence gift for me to pass the driving test? So they looked at me coyly and flirted a bit and gave me the licence!!! Ha,Ha!! I could'nt believe it....just goes to show if you don't ask you don't get! I even made a couple of 'wave on the street' police men friends.It was my first licence ever.The first time I went for the test, my foot trembled so much I could'nt even drive let alone go through the drums. I hit them the following time. But my Parallel Parking was flawless as I had a Mini and just zipped in and out! I remember one of my friends had to go 14 times and one of the times she braked so hard at the stop sign that the police guy's hat fell on her lap and she knew definitly she was going to be failed!Thank you for sharing your memories....I haven't had such agood laugh for a while.Fay
Hi Fay, How fantastic to have played at the Shinde stadium, and what memories! No I dont remember Angela Roberts, but I was in The Pyjama Game, Black Comedy, Rape of the Belt, Alice in Wonderland and produced/directed some one act plays and wrote a production called "a little bit of everything" which was exactly as it says a sort of variety show. I also used to do a bit at the Folk Club with Richard Arbenson who was a fantistic guitarist and harmonica player. We had great fun all round. I also remember coming to Muf without a driving licence and taking eleven attempts to get my licence in Muf! First you had to remember the "ten golden rules of the road" and answer a few questions, if you got through that you then had to reverse your car between a row of oil drums, this is where the problem for me occurred - they were set down a rickety track half an inch away, either side of your car, so of course as you reversed in, you would hit a slight bump or camber and hey presto you had hit the ruddy oil drum! An exited officer would then throw up his hands and exlaim excitedly " you have failed AGAIN Mrs Richards!!" Only after several attempts to get through the barrels still with no luck, I took John Costopoulos with me as my qualified driver, he knew some of the officers there and managed to get them to give me some leaway through the blasted things! I did eventually pass, but lots of wonderful memories. Thanks Fay.
Hey Jan, do you remember Angela Roberts....they arrived the same time we did and she was one of those people who participated in everything. I remember she and her two kids and perhaps her husband Graham too,were in a play called 'Toad of Toad Hall', which we went to see at the little theatre. she was also a member of our short lived netball team. We called ourselves 'The Blue Birds'.I can remeber some of the girls who played in the team. Brenda Osbourn, Brenda Easby, Donna Deuchar,Angela Roberts and Judy Huxley and a few others whose names escape me. This was 1976 - 1977/78 period. I know the Roberts only did one two year contract.I remember playing at Shinde stadium against the Zambian girls and getting littterally run over by them!! Those were the days. cheers.. Fay
Hi Fay Yes I am a member of the GNR and did find John, but so far he has been the only one. I check a couple of times a week in case someone has any news of the people I am looking for, but just may take a bit of time. I am more than willing to wait though as some of our times and memories were so wonderful it would take us months to reminisce(sp?!). Keep well. Jan
Jane Garside/Burger again. I now live in JHB Blaigowrie Randburg. I have a few pctures of the Muf days, of the sprung dance floor at the mine club when it burned down, A pic of the 1st Rugby team 1960, and a picture of Miceal Wright, someone might reconise him. will try to get them on the web site when i can figure out the scanner
Jane Garside/Burger again. I now live in JHB Blaigowrie Randburg. I have a few pctures of the Muf days, of the sprung dance floor at the mine club when it burned down, A pic of the 1st Rugby team 1960, and a picture of Miceal Wright, someone might reconise him. will try to get them on the web site when i can figure out the scanner
so pleased to have found this web site. I am Jane Burger, was Jane Garside and grew up in Muf. Was a ballet dancer at the big ballet school and did many, many pantos, ballet shows at the mine little theater. Left for boarding school in Bulawayo, St. Peters in 1961. I had the best childhood ever growing up in Muf. We lived at no. 57 Ndola Rd. Would love to hear from anyone who might have known me then. Would love to know what happened to Micheal Wright, my very first boyfriend! Lost touch in 1966?
Jan, how come you were not able to contact anyone of your friends? Did you become a member of the GNR? They have a big members list you can look up and surely find somebody!I know you knew John Costopolous....even I was able to contact him through the GNR.It's worth the effort, believe me.You can sit reminiscing with old friends who probably are looking for someone like you.Good Luck. Fay
Hi Fay, What wonderful memories, and its great to know that there are people out there who feel the same as me about Muf. I didnt have too much to do with the boating club, but went there a couple of times when my parents visited. Most of my time was spent either at the Little Theatre or the Folk Club, I also went to Karate every evening (trying to keep fit!) The wonderful friends made, the Braai's, the fun and laughter, yes Fay they were without a doubt the best days of my life. Unfortunately, not been able to trace any of my friends from those times, but hope to make new ones, and have my heart set on taking my new husband to see the place that has such a special place in my heart. Maybe one day........ Nice talking to you Fay. Best wishes - Jan
Would love to speak to anyone who remembers me. Harry and I lived in Muf 1974-1978. Sadly Harry died in 1994 but really keen to speak to anyone especially Clement Llanya a great friend. My email address is mavisbentley@tiscali.co.uk Please contact me Mavis Bentley
And not forgetting watching the beautiful Zambian Sunset over the dam......!!Fay
Hi Jan, No I don't remember The Orange Disco either.All I remember is the Mark 2 and the Road Runner Disco which was run by Ted Elliot and his sons.I remember dancing the nights away at the boating club and the rugby club. We were at the boating club every weekend!! Husband fishing and the kids swimming and mucking around with the bar Piano.Then the Braai's were lit and we did our supper before putting the kids to sleep in the back of the station wagon! We continued to discuss the days catch and some tall stories of the one that got away from the fishermen, at the bar. Benson the barman was always there.. and all our regular boating club crowd. Altho' I did not drink I was just happy to sit and listen to all the stories with a glass of cocacola!Those sure were the best days of my life and I cherish them! Fay
Sorry, last message was sent by me, Jan Wilson (Richards).
Hi Fay, I also remember Ken Simmons being burned with hot oil by some lady friend, I dont know how I remember it or why but I do. I was also a member of the Little Theatre in Muf, but dont have a recollection of the Orange Disco. Was it held at the theatre itself do you know?
Hi Fay, I also remember Ken Simmons being burned with hot oil by some lady friend, I dont know how I remember it or why but I do. I was also a member of the Little Theatre in Muf, but dont have a recollection of the Orange Disco. Was it held at the theatre itself do you know?
Hi, I do not remember the 'Orange Disco' but Ken Simmons lived next door to us on Kombe Avenue and owned Doberman Pichers that would come through the fence and fight with our dogs! We were also there when Ken had Hot oil poured on him by a lady friend and was in Intensive care for a long time.I will never forget that day!!! Fay Bradbury
hello I have read a message that was posted a while ago. I was one of Mr McCoy's pupils in Lusaka ZAMBIA. If Mr. Paud O'Connor reads this message, please write me an e-mail at
"removed for privacy". I have been trying to locate the headmaster of my school for many years now, and all I could find was the message informing about his death.. Thank you Alinahi does any one remember joe morton he died 3 years ago. im his son i lost contact with him in 1955 I was only 10 years old. till 1997 he was an old man of 80 then. would like to know what he did in the copper mines of mufulira. thanks Barry Morton
did any one here happen to go to the Orange Disco? It was a cool place owned by Kenneth Simmons. It operated from the little theatre, the country club and other places.
That last message was submitted nostalgically by me ;0) Paul Cowie
Buying our Mini Cooper Hi, t I had to share the memory...it might be slightly different to you, Noel, as the Cooper became your 21st birthday present...but the buying of the Cooper was something very special, apart from it being the first Cooper in Northern Rhodesia. After Pam's wedding, as you might well remember, we traded the 1960 Ford Fairlane (EA 774) in to Ross Goldring Motors, for Mom's red Austin Mini 850, (NM 6669)...the deal was discussed at the wedding, when Ross Goldring approached dad, and asked him how he was going to pay for Pam's wedding...the largest in town, known to history..........Dad, obviously had enough time to ponder over the discussion, and it had obviously been in the back of his mind, as we had been road testing the very first Mini in Northern Rhodesia, the week before....Monday came, and before you could say Morris Minor, we had the first Mini 850 not sold to a garage in Northern Rhodesia, on 5 June 1961! NM 6669 was a bit of an icon, but knowing Dad's penchant for not keeping cars too long, six months passed all too soon and dad, with a bit of nudging from me, was now looking at the prospect of getting the "NEW" Mini Cooper...the first one in NR being Avocado Green and white. The deal between Ross Goldring and dad was soon struck, and without losing more than a pound or two, the red Mini, was quickly sold to the Padre at St Mary's, and we took delivery of the first Cooper in the country! Mom was not allowed to come to the "trade in" ceremony, but I do remember the chief mechanic at Goldring Motors showing me that one had to "drop" the bonnet, to avoid dents, and off we drove to present Mom with her new "present". (NM 7340) Shock and horror when Mom decided at 5:30 in the afternoon, that she wanted to drive her new car....after all, the only people who could run her in were dad, you or me! Obviously quite a bit of negotiation took place, because all I can remember is the two of us very nervously climbing into the back seat, as Dad took up his position to the left of Mom........ Who needed a Rev Counter as mom dropped the clutch at 5500 and wheel spun out of the driveway down F Avenue, not slowing down until the stop street at 7th Street, about a mile down the road. quick stop at 7th, and a quick left into the street, and Mom was again reaching peak revs in heaven alone knows what gear when dad, nervously called a sharp left into K Avenue...forgetting that they were digging a new drain under the road, and 90% of the corner was cut off with 45 gallon drums! I now know where we get our racing blood from, as mom chucked the Cooper left, missed the drums, and wound the Cooper up the road for the next mile or so where we did a 90 degree left into the extension of F avenue, and finally home, where we all fell out of the car in an extreme state of weakness, with the exception of mom, who thought that her new Cooper was bloody marvelous! Luckily we were able to get the keys the following Saturday and sort of run the car in on a trip around the Copperbelt, before letting Mom loose again after the first service. Her stories of scaring the living daylights out of Elaine Wright and Yvonne Heatley, after having an argument with them after a golf match in one of the other Copperbelt towns, as well as getting Elaine smoking in terror take up another chapter!!
To Gwyneth Thomas. Thanks for your reply. I signed up for the GNR site the same day I found this site. Just awaiting approval. Hopefully, I can get back in touch with Peta. Thanks again.
To CArol Bunnell Go to the GNR site and contact either Doug or Leonard Hall. They are both listed and are contactable through that site. Good Luck Gwyneth Thomas
Dear Sirs We are large trading company in middle east. We are looking for copper cathode 99.99% and copper rod 8mm Grade A. We need to your help for find best supplier in Africa. We have several order for buy copper cathode from some Iranian companys there for we are looking for best supplier with competitive quotation in Africa. If you are able to help me for find one supplier so please provide information of seller and details and analysis and price of their goods . still note that we can convince and attract of several company for buy about 1000 M/T copper cathode for per month if you can provide my requirement with competitive price i am waiting for your valuable response and soon reply and best quotation thank you in advince Best Regards Vahid Moghadam Email: araxco@gmail.com
Dear Sirs We are large trading company in middle east. We are looking for copper cathode 99.99% and copper rod 8mm Grade A. We need to your help for find best supplier in Africa. We have several order for buy copper cathode from some Iranian companys there for we are looking for best supplier with competitive quotation in Africa. If you are able to help me for find one supplier so please provide information of seller and details and analysis and price of their goods . still note that we can convince and attract of several company for buy about 1000 M/T copper cathode for per month if you can provide my requirement with competitive price i am waiting for your valuable response and soon reply and best quotation thank you in advince Best Regards Vahid Moghadam Email: araxco@gmail.com
Just found this site. I was in Muf between 1966 and 1970 and worked at Kingstons. Lots of names here that I remember...John & Ian McKenzie,Henry Van Vuuren, Wilma Henry but where are the Hall girls, Peta and Jackie? I was Petas bridesmaid and would love to hear from her again. My name was Carol Bunnell. My EM is carolsafar@Yahoo.com
PAUDIE COUGHLAN-Good to hear from you. Yes I know, I missed a good chance to see everyone in Brabury and wished I could have been there. Hopefully I will make the next one. Tried to get your new em address but failed so if you drop me a line at either: drewgreyling@hotmail.com or drewgreyling@tiscali.co.uk we will be able to have a chat. Hope you are also keeping well and not looking for a fight again. All the best. Drew.
Dear Paul, Thank you so, so much for responding so fast: I am so lucky to have found you and thanks to the amazing web site, I have sent an email and so hope you receive it. Kisses jANE.
Dear Paudie, Thank you so much for your note: thanks to the wonderful web site, which I have only just found!! I have aleady made contact with Paul Cowie, and I am so thrilled, thank you so much indeed. Kindest regards, Jane Thomson.
Jane! great to hear from you...my new email address is ravenmind@telkomsa.net, phone +27399730912 or cell +27834416122 Will chat soon! regards Paul ;0)
DREW GREYLING - How'zit. Hope you are keeping well. As you know by now, you missed one hell of a party at the GNR Reunion in Banbury, UK in Sept 2002. Told you you should have come along!! Keep well - Paudie Coughlan (now in Perth, Australia)
JANE THOMPSON - There are contact details for a Paul Cowie on this site. Go to the Home Page, scroll to the bottom, click on "Look Up Old Friends" and go to the C section. THERE IS ALSO another site for ex Zambians called The Great North Road. There is a link to it on the Home page of this site (near the bottom - left hand side). Paul Cowie is a member of the GNR. On the GNR Home Page, click on Membership List (near top on right hand side). The Message Board of the GNR is fairly lively. There are nearly 2500 members. REGARDS, Paudie Coughlan
Looking for Dixon Donkin, last known address in Zambia, Africa. Please contact, Robert and MaryBeth Hunt RR#1, Hanover, Ontario, Canada N4N 3B8 E-mail@ www.bobhunt_9@hotmail.com
I am trying to locate Paul Cowie, parents were Jimmy and Joan. My name is Jane Thomson, of Mufulira, parents Peggy and James Thomson. His parents were great friends of mine and I last saw Paul in Pietermaritzberg in 1971/72. Please if anyone knows his whereabouts and how I can contact him please reply. Jane Thomson
Hi Caroline, Hope you do not mind me writing to you.I was born and lived in Muf until the late 70's. Although I do remember you, It was you sister Gill that I had more contact with and sadly lost touch with her many years ago. She was married to my Step brother, Tony Evans. The last time I saw them was when I visited them while they were living in London. Probably around 1979. I have often thought of Gill and have wondered where she finally settled. If she would like to contact me, could you please give her my e-mail address. I would be very pleased to hear from her. If not, please forward my kindest thoughts and regards. Thank you, and I hope you are keeping well. Drew Greyling UK. EM address drewgreyling@hotmail.com
Hi Mufulirans, My family lived in Muf from the 50's to 1968. Who remembers the Robinsons? Father Robbie, Mom Beryl. Kids: Michael, Leonard, Robert, Erica & Patrick. I (Leonard) live in California, USA and my email is lenrobinson@gmail.com. Mike & Robert are in Canada and the rest are i South Africa. I am looking for any old contacts who lived in Muf in 50's & 60's or who went to St Fancis College.
CAROLINE HOLM (WOODWARD) -- Saw your message. I didn't know you personally in Muf. However my Dad, Eamonn Coughlan, worked as Mufulira Deputy Town Engineer 1965/66 for your Dad. He was appointed Town Engineer in 1966 when your Dad left. He stayed in the post until 1973. If you are interested, there is also another website for ex-Zambians/Northern Rhodesians called the GNR. Go to www.greatnorthroad.org/bboard. There are about 2500 members who used to live in various towns in Zambia. Plenty Muf members too. Regards Paudie Coughlan.
Hi My name is Caroline Holm (nee Woodward). I live in Sydney Australia, and have just discovered this web site. My sister Gill told me about it. I lived in Muf from 1958 - 1966. We had a very wonderful childhood in Muf. My father was the town engineer in that time. I hope that I can be contacted and remember anyone from those years. My phone no is (02)95841960 Cheers
Hi My name is Caroline Holm (nee Woodward). I live in Sydney Australia, and havejust discovered this web site. My sister Gill told me about it.
The following message is posted on behalf of Baz Gascoyne. Please contact him directly as described below if you can help him. Thanks. Hello there. Is there anyone out there who remembers Joseph Gascoyne known to his friends as Snowy. He lived in Ndola, Zambia between 1964 - 1980 and lived on the Mufulira Road. He was the local Undertaker and Hangman. If you remember him and had dealings with him either good experiences or bad I would love to hear from you. When in Ndola just recently I did hear both which was of no surprise to me. He was first married to a lady called Yvonne who had a son called Philip. He then divorced and later remarried a lady called Christine who had two children called Sharon and Stephen. If you can give me any information I would really appreciate it as this would be helpful to get a better picture of who he was. The reason for asking is I am his son. Many thanks for taking the time read this. I look forward to hearing from you. If you can help Baz, please contact him directly at bgzambia@aol.com. Thanks very much.
Hello Vito ,do you know of any ex Mufulira people in the Newcastle area? Bob
HELLO MUF... I'm Vito writing from Newcastle, UK... I wan to say hello to a few people I know: Mo and all the Shaibu family, Bryan and Aron... All the love from Amina as well!! Take care and see u soon!!!!