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Mark Rose-Christie's famous
Mystery Ghost Bus Tour
Many have taken the tours …
some have even come back alive!
JHB / CPT & PTA July 02 2011
“I have to admit that even this hardened sceptic got a shiver down her spine” - Tracy Melass, TNT Travel Magazine, London
“For the sceptic who says there's no such thing as ghosts, Rose-Christie gives them something to think about” – Star
“Fiendishly Different ... You really get your money's worth” - The Citizen
“Top Seller at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown” - Die Burger
“Very Popular !” - SA City Life Magazine
“High Spirits & Lot's of Fun” - Argus
Inspired by the London Ghost Bus and Jack The Ripper tours in 1988, Mark Rose-Christie combined these concepts to launch The Mystery Ghost Bus Tours to South African audiences at the National Arts Festival (Grahamstown ) in 2001. Since then the tours have opened in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria & Port Elizabeth, with Durban and the Midlands Meander (Kwa-Zulu Natal) to open soon. Although we use tour coaches, this is actually a ‘theatre-on-wheels’ production, catering for both the Public and Groups (corporate events, team building, end-of-year functions, birthday parties & tour groups).
The Media and our Clients alike, have said that at “About half the price of the usual sight-seeing tours, and twice as long, The Mystery Ghost Bus Tour offers more than any other ghost tour worldwide”, which is as follows:
PUBLIC vs. GROUP TOURS
Group Tours: Same price as Public Tours. Minimum of 30 persons. If less than 30 persons a Minimum Fee of 30 persons applies.
PRICES & WHAT TO BRING
R295 per person
Only 18 yrs & Over (however children & family tours for 30 or more persons can be specially arranged)
Meet at the Starting Pub at 6:30 pm (safe & secure parking)
Departs 7 pm / Returns just after Midnight
Bring Torch, Camera, Flat Shoes & Coat
Bring Pub & Grub Money. Strictly No Alcohol or Food on the coach
JOHANNESBURG tour (in English)
Pound & Penny Pub at Sunnyside Hotel ('off the bus' Starting Pub Stop) with History & Science of the Paranormal, Zoo Lake ('off the bus', dowsing rods audience participation), Motorcyclist Road Phantom, Eikenlaan / Mike's Kitchen ('off the bus' pub stop, and dark mystery room), Old Transvaal Children's Memorial Hospital, Woman's Prison (poison murderess Daisy de Melcker), Constitutional Hill, The Fort, Supreme Court, Bertrams Murder (Body in the Lake murder), Jeppe Boys High, Kensington Castle, Roberts Avenue Poltergeist house, Troyeville Hotel ('off the bus' pub stop), Braamfontein Cemetery ('off the bus' stop, ending).
PRETORIA tour (in Afrikaans)
The Dros on Atterbury (Road) next to Town Lodge ('off the bus' Starting Pub Stop), Erasmus Castle / Die Spookhuis ('off the bus' stop) with History & Science of the Paranormal, UFO of Erasmus Kloof, Huckleberry's Pub ('off the bus' pub stop, and dowsing rods audience participation), Breytenbach Theatre, Poltergeist at Mea Vota, Pretoria Station, Victoria Hotel, Capitol Theatre, Die Raadsaal, Nederlandse Bank, Place of Justice, Church Square ('off the bus' pub stop, dark mystery area - The Pangaman Murders), Pretoria State Theatre, the Compol Building (poison murderess Daisy de Melcker), Church Street Cemetery ('off the bus' stop, ending).
CAPE TOWN TOUR
Departs / Returns to Starting Pub: Ferryman's Tavern, V&A Waterfront - Tel 021 - 419 7748
2nd Pub : Percy's Tavern - Tel 021 - 461 2440
3rd Pub : Alphen Hotel - Tel 021 - 794 5011
Ferryman's Tavern at V&A Waterfront ('off the bus' Starting Pub Stop) with History & Science of the Paranormal, German Lutheran Church, Little Theatre, Good Hope Seminary (poison murderess Daisy de Melcker), Percy's Tavern ('off the bus' pub stop, Scissors Murder and dark mystery room), Castle of Good Hope (‘off the bus’, and dowsing rods audience participation), Poltergeist of Fenton Road, Ghosts of District Six, Groote Schuur Hospital, Drie Koppen, Rondebosch (Saints, Sinners & Students), SAC's School, Hidingh House, Alphen Hotel ('off the bus' pub stop), Plumstead Cemetery ('off the bus' stop, ending). Coach then returns you to the V&A Waterfront
Also runs yearly at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (June/July)
book at computicket - pick a city: Cape Town, Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Mark Rose-Christie's Cell: 079 193 7536
Mark's email : to...@mysteryghostbus.co.za
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You will be taken through a process consisting of a weekly class based on themes as well as home practice. You will be encouraged to practice during the week, as well as sense how the themes relates through other aspects of your life. The idea is to give you a solid foundation, and a focus on subtleties in your yoga practice.
The approach will allow you to become truly familiar with and integrate a yoga practice into your life, empowering you with a practice that you can take anywhere and that you can draw from whenever you need or are inspired. The work we will do is rich with imagery and multi-dimensional – so that the yoga practice becomes truly felt – an enjoyable process rather than a gruelling regimen, one that will give you insight as well as tools to work with in other areas of your life.
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Hot stone massage is a speciality massage technique in which heated stones are moved slowly along the body, releasing deep tension as their heat penetrates the muscle layers. The stones are deeply soothing and relaxing, melting stress and anxiety away and creating a remarkable sense of well-being. Stones may be left at strategic points for deeper release if necessary. For extra comfort and a truly warming experience, the massage is performed in a fire heated room!
For the month of June only - R250. Call Marisa 021 511 6744
Next Public Tours in JHB, CPT & PTA on July 02
Also book right away for Halloween (Oct 31). Groups of 30 or more people on Any Night for Teambuilding, Birthdays, Socials, Clubs, Corporate's, Bachelor & Bachlorette parties etc. 'Pub & Grub' stops, haunted houses, poltergeists, graveyards & much more. 7 - 12 Midnight, of course. R 295 p.p.
To book call Computicket 083 - 915 8000 or book online... if you dare!!
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Most of us dream about our retirement and how we will have time to do the things that we do not have time for during our working lives. However, most people will not realise their dreams, simply because they will not be able to afford to do so. In South Africa, less then 6% of people are able to retire financial independent. The adage of “Failing to plan is planning to fail” is most applicable to this area of financial planning.
The success of a retirement plan is largely dependent on how early in your life you start doing something about it. Terence Tobin (of My Money) is offering a free analysis that will assist you in determining a suitable retirement age and setting realistic income objectives. It aims at ensuring that you are able to maintain that standard of living throughout your retirement. This advice process concludes with the recommendation of options (both traditional and non-traditional) as an integral part of your retirement stategy.
Contact Terence Tobin on 083 337 9576
ANGELIC & ELEMENTAL KINGDOMS FREE WORKSHOP
Now more than ever we need to learn to work with the Angelic & Elemental Kingdoms to bring in the healing for ourselves and our planet.
It is crucial that Mankind wake up to the responsibility of working with the Angelic & Elemental Kingdoms. All information is from the original pure teachings of the “Bridge to Freedom” & “Saint Germain Press” material only.
July 10 2011 09h00 - 16h00, Muizenberg, Cape Town.
Call Coral 021 701 9961 / Anthea 083 227 0269 / email ant...@theascensiontimes.com
ENJOY DIGITAL AND TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH ROGER LEE
Arguably two of the best introductory photography courses available!
Whatever camera you have and, whether you are a beginner or a more experienced camera owner, your photography and your enjoyment will benefit considerably from either of these two courses. You will have great fun using your camera in future. Join over 180 people who have really enjoyed these courses.
Held in Gordon’s Bay, the Enjoy Digital Photography Course is covered in two 3 hour modules on Saturday mornings from 09h00 - 12h00, with courses planned for September 17 & 24.
The Travel Photography Course is a one module course planned for October 01.
Contact Roger on 021 856 2176 or email for all the details. Web site.
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We believe in strengthening community awareness and understanding of all forms of dementia and advocate for training and education in ageing communities. It is in these communities where there are many elderly who are vulnerable and at higher risk of developing a dementia and are exposed to various forms of abuse as a result of memory and cognitive impairment.
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ACCURATE READINGS AND PSYCHIC COUNSELLING
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Contact Annette on 082 375 5693. Milnerton. Email and phone readings also available.
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I am a qualified Bookkeeper, with 28 years experience and do books to Trial Balance or Balance Sheet, including Debtors, Creditors, Stock, Petty Cash, Cash Books and Reconciliations and ALL Monthly and Annual Statutory Returns. I use Pastel, IQ and Quickbooks etc. either at your premises, or my offices, on your own Computer or my laptop. I also sell, train and support various Accounting packages.
Contact Annette on 082 375 5693
ACCOUNTING SERVICE
Retired Accountant available to assist small and medium sized businesses with bookkeeping and preparation of Final Accounts for audit and taxation purposes. Preparation of budgets, business plan for starting business and yearly or annual projections.
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HOUSE SITTING SERVICE - CAPE TOWN AREA
Reliable mature married couple available to house sit, look after pets, plants and domestic staff while you are away. Reasonable daily rate. References available.
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