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Dear Friend of ZANE It seems that the world has spent 2022 staggering from one crisis to another. Just as we were learning to live with covid, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing war of attrition has affected everyone, right across the globe. On top of all this, the political and economic difficulties in…

It is a little-known fact that there are many ex-servicemen in Zimbabwe who gave much of their youth to fighting in various conflicts around the world following World War II. They are now the Forgotten Legion. After Zimbabwe severed ties with Britain, many of these old soldiers lost pensions or benefits they might have been…

It is great that ZANE has such close and productive relationship with Eric and all the Old Legs Tour participants – it means that the two entities can work together to bring about the maximum help to the old folk of Zimbabwe. Jeanie Jeanie was referred to ZANE by Eric de Jong of the Old…

ZANE has some excellent partners, and one of our most important partners is Eric de Jong and his team of Old Legs Tour team mates. You will see from Eric’s recent blog how both OLT and ZANE are charities that deal with individuals and their very individual needs. Both Roy Whitehead and Penny Bedford have…

Cathy Buckle has very kindly agreed to let us use her “Letter from Zimbabwe” which is appropriate for November, being the month where we remember all those who gave their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts. At The Going Down Of The Sun Dear Family and Friends, In the still, quiet heat…

The reports from the outstanding ZANE caring team in Zimbabwe demonstrate once more how urgent the need is for both physical aid and the time the carers can devote to isolated, scared, and elderly people who are trying to survive. Even though the most vulnerable people are being hit harder and harder by events around…

We are now on our first rest day, having completed day 8, and half of the Munda Biddi trail. Yesterday’s ride was made special by Richard Yates and Clive Webb-Martin joining us for the day. Tomorrow we start the Cape to Cape MTB race for the next 4 days which will cover 183kms and 3900m…

With the world in such a state of chaos it is easy for the plight of the forgotten old folk of Zimbabwe to slip out of our minds. However, the need in Zimbabwe continues to grow exponentially as the country slips further and further into the abyss of disastrous governance. The cost of food and…

Days 6 and 8 of the Munda Biddi Trail have been amazing to ride. The Old Legs are riding to raise much needed funds for struggling pensioners in Zimbabwe to assist with medical needs, rent and day to day living expenses. Day 6 Some pictures from today thanks to Richard Nash for providing them. It…

Thanks to all the people who donated to the Skeleton Coast Tour which was one of the most exciting and challenging things I have ever taken on. I really did discover what’s possible when you have something important at stake. I am riding again in the Australia Old Legs Tour which is from Albany to…