Bob's weekly Newsletter: 11/11/2005
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Items for the week 03/11/2005 -
10/11/2005
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-- CALENDAR
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Last Panto in Little Bandar
The production of the "Last Panto
in Little Bandar" will take place Friday, November 18, at the D'Angerrek Hotel,
in BSB.
It will be a Dinner Theatre Night, with a buffet provided. The cost
is $20 per person.
For those keen on getting a ticket to ensure a seat, you
can do so by applying to
badsdrama@yahoo.co.uk
or tickets will be available at ISB, JIS or
Ethnics in Kiulap after the holiday.
badsdrama@yahoo.co.uk
BCL Festive Bazaar
Orchid Garden Hotel Wed 23rd Nov, 11am -
4pm
Admission $7
Crafts, Decorations,Ideas for Pressies and Mince Pies to
get you into the Christmas Spirit.
THIS YEAR MORE STALLS THAN
EVER
http://bobwhatson.com/bob/ads/tables.html
psbooley@brunet.bn
Brunei Music Society
Brunei Music Society with CfBT presents:
Sarah
Field, Saxophone and
Simon Lepper, Piano
Friday 25th
Nov
7:30pm
Orchid Garden Hotel
Tickets from Mabohai Club and at the
door: B$20 (students B$10)
Serunai Singers
Serunai Singers - the
last concert in the Serunai season and the
Jackets' swan song! Mabohai
Club
Saturday 26th November and Monday 28th November
Concert and food $15
and $10(students).
Tickets will be on sale before long and available through
choir
members as usual.
jackets@brunet.bn
Panaga Festive Fair
"Handmade From Heart to
Art"
Book-a-Stall
Saturday, November 19th 10-2pm
Who: Local
crafters/artisans
Where: Panaga Club
What: Sell your own personally
handmade items.
Register by November 11th at Panaga Club Office
Limited
stalls!
Enquiries:
Jean Lawrenson
3333771 -
peterl@brunet.bn
Jayne
Eliassen
3332989
Helen Dalton
3332712
For further
info:
http://bobwhatson.com/bob/ads/bookastallfestivefair.jpg
eliassen@brunet.bn
Jewellery Parties
Are you struggling to get out and do that festive
gift shopping?? Well, why not try shopping with a difference? Grab a few
girlfriends and host a jewellery evening (or morning or afternoon!). See an
exquisite range of beautiful silver and gemstones at very attractive prices, as
well as a selection of gift items (Minimum 5 people). Special gift for the
hostess!
Call Joanne on 8765957 or e-mail
clareliz@brunet.bn
Brunei Nature Society Lecture
Dr. A.K. Sharma will give a talk to the
Brunei Nature Society on "Wave-migration and disease: Rafting skills or lessons
in genetics?" on Tuesday 22nd November at 8.00pm in the Central Lecture Theatre,
UBD. The talk will focus on the blood disease thalassaemia and possible
exaplanations for the spread of this disease from its probable origin in the
mediterranean region. The genetic basis of the disease and its
implications,
particularly in SE Asia, will also be explored. Non-members of the Society are
welcome to attend the talk, which will be followed by refreshments.
http://bobwhatson.com/bob/item.asp?ID=14
brunei_nature_society@hotmail.com
Toyota Classics 2005
Toyota Motor Corporation
and NBT (Brunei) Sdn Bhd are sponsoring Toyota Classics 2005.
It will be a
night of Hungarian Operetta performed by the Budapest Operetta Theatre
Orchestra.
It will be held on Sunday 27th November at the International
Convention Centre in Berakas. Tickets are priced between $30 and $150.
All
proceeds will be donated to SMARTER Brunei and Special Olympics, Brunei
Darussalam.
Tickets are available from either NBT or by contacting Karen
(
kmanskey@cfbt.org) or Maia
(
maziz@cfbt.org
).
St Andrew's Ball - UPDATED
The St Andrew's society will
not be having a ball in Miri this year but instead will have a chieftains
dinner/dance at the Li Gong restaurant at the Empire Hotel on 19 Nov 2005.
The tickets are BN$50 each BYOB. there will be a full St Andrews programme
including traditional Scottish dancing on the night.
invest@finesco.biz
Carols by Candle-light
BCL invites you and your family to join us
for:
Carols by Candle-light
Friday night 23rd December
6pm -
9pm
Mabohai Club
prsperryn@brunet.bn
-- EDUCATION AND TRAINING--
IT'S A
PIECE OF CAKE
Maureen Shaw will be conducting more of her popular baking
courses at her home in Jalan Muara on:
1-Wednesday 23rd
November
Sensationally Easy Baking - 9.30 am (duration 3 hrs)
2- Saturday
26th November
Tea Time Favourites - 9.30 am (duration 3 hrs)
More details
on the webpage.
http://bobwhatson.com/bob/ads/Baking_Courses_Ad.html
jjshaw@brunet.bn
-- BULLETIN BOARD --
- FOR SALE -
ISB CAR BOOT
SALE
The ISB Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday 20th November 2005, from
7am to 11am, in the school car park.
Tickets cost $20 for sellers and are
available from the ISB PTA Canteen or by calling 889 5481. Entrance is free for
buyers and there will be refreshments for sale.
This is an ideal time to
have a clear out of your unwanted treasures or to get yourself a festive
bargain.
Art Gecko's last stand!
Christmas cards available (2 new
designs)
On sale at Handy Handicraft,
Cinnamon(BSB and KB) Ethnics, Alley
Framers and BCL Fair on 23rd
November. Singles $1.60, 10 pack $14, 20 pack
$27, 30 pack $38. (Order forms also available
at Mabohai Club)
Jane can
also be contacted at home for cards and has a limited
number of special hand
made gecko gifts if you need Christmas prezees eg: notebooks, gift
tags,
laminated coasters and book- marks, cotton shoulder bags, pin boards and T
shirts! ALL GIFTS
WITH BRUNEI FLAVOUR.
Just contact Jane on
87629
jackets@brunet.bn
Car for sale
1993 Ford Festiva
Good condition inside and out, same
owner last six years, regularly serviced, new aircon this year, reciepts
available.
$3500 o.n.o.
nadiacraig@brunet.bn
Car for sale
1994 MISTUSBISHI PAJERO
$11,500 ono
Very good
condition throughout and well maintained regularly serviced and very reliable CD
player, 4 new tyres only 2 ex-pat owners from new, taxed, tested and fully
comprehensive insurance until Jul 06
For further information
contact:
Diane or Iain on 2390135 / 8803451
iainanddiane@brunet.bn
- WANTED -
Bass Guitar
Wanted for
boy 13 bass guitar please contact Oliver on 2340132
jonmandd@brunet.bn
Weights and or weight bench
Looking for a set of weights and or weight
bench - any condition considered.
craig.whalland@jis.edu.bn
Flat Mate
Flat Mate Required. Very Large
Central House. 5 mins to airport.
Rental negotiable.
rosie@brunet.bn
- JOBS -
AMAH AVAILABLE
We are departing Brunei after 20 years
and my AMAH Shirley Detectio would like to transfer to a new
position.
Shirley has been with us for over 11 years and mainly just looked
after 2 adults, along with a Labrador dog, cat and various 20 parrots with no
trouble. Also she minded the house and animals when we went on leave.
Shirley
is completely reliable and willing to do any job called for.
We plan to
depart Brunei end of December but are willing to transfer Shirley before hand if
needed.
If you wish more details our house telephone number is 233 4928
mobile 8855081.
ERIN ANDERSON
kevina@brunet.bn
-- SOCIETY PAGES --
Culture Vulture Audio/Video Share
Library
For a change from HBO violence and FM mainstream pop, turn to
http://co1603.tripod.com/CV
for information on how the CV share library works. Only Brunei Law
approved material.
http://co1603.tripod.com/CV
djhbrown@fos.ubd.edu.bn
Brunei Nature Society
The Brunei Nature Society
was founded in 1975 to promote an interest in the natural history of the
country. The Society is open to all residents and holds monthly meetings and
outings. Family Membership is B$20 a year and Student Membership is
B$5.
brunei_nature_society@hotmail.com
Ten Pin Bowling
Ladies you are welcome to join
Thursday morning Ten Pin Bowling group. We start at 9:30am at the Utama Bowling
Lanes. Cost is $4 per game plus $1 shoe hire. Contact Jan Murphy 8884953 or
Heather Wilson 8754974 for information.
jangarry@brunet.bn
Panaga Divers
Diving in Brunei takes place offshore from a
north-facing coastline and is strongly seasonal.
At our end of the country,
we would try to get the boat out twice each weekend between March and October.
For more details, please visit our website
http://www.panagadivers.com
John.M.Elder@Shell.com
People And Animal Welfare Group
A small group of concerned animal
lovers are getting together to start a PAAW Group.
Are you an animal lover,
who is also sickened by the pitiful sights we are met with each day?
If the
answer is yes and you feel you could help in some way, please call Sandra Hayton
on 2774134
Funds must be raised so my aim is to hold a
Mega Garage
Sale
We need al your unwanted items to sell to raise money. Please get
searching in those cupboards and let me have all your: books, toys, cutlery,
crockery, rugs, forniture, paint, candles, mirrors, pictures, DVDs, CDs, plants,
pots, electrical goods, clothing, footwear, ANYTHING AT ALL.
Phone Sandra's
free pick-up service for collection or bring along to me at ISB ot bring to
Berakas kindergarten.
Thanks a million,
Sandra
Hayton
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