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COMMUNITY NEWS Fred Noronha interviews Mervyn Maciel who sees himself as a Kenyan-born Goan. This septuagenarian loved the African bush, and had a "particular fascination" for the tribes. Some years back he penned 'Bwana Karani' (Merlin, UK, 1985), a personal narrative of two decades in East Africa. For the full interview see http://www.goacom.com/news/news2002/nov/msg00060.html The Bastora Union managing committee have announced the Bastora Education Fund awards for the year 2002/2003. Please see newsreel at www.bastora.com [they have a sizzling website with a gallery of photographs]. Expressions Christmas Eve Hamper delivered in Goa: A special package deal for Goans all over the world who are not able to come home to Goa this Christmas. A Satin lined Hamper Basket containing: A beautiful flower arrangement; a classy Christmas Greetings card; an audiocassette of Christmas Carols; a 1 kg. Chocolate Christmas cake; a bottle of Champagne and a Christmas decorative item. All for £25 delivered to any address in Goa on 24th. Dec. e-mail cpinto@goatelecom.com Full details at http://www.goa-world.net/expressions/xmas/ Fiona Pinto who contested the last General Election has three articles on Community Affairs in The Times, 3 Dec. 1. Equality - Never give up - Focus - National Training Awards. 2. Boost for women job prospects. 3. Sinking feeling, then success. This week 110-year-old Lucy d'Abreu (nee D'Souza) was named by the Guinness Book of Records as UK's oldest person. She was born in Dharwar and educated at St Joseph's Convent, Belgaum. She attributes her longevity to "my customary sun-downer of brandy and dry ginger ale". The item featured widely in UK Press. See the 654 word article in Scotland on Sunday 1 Dec. http://www.scotlandonsunday.com/index.cfm?id=1338782002 See also the UK newsletter issues 2001-20 and 2022-22
DEATHS 2 Dec. Panjim. MARCELO S. F. DIAS FERNANDES Brother of Sales / Mariana (Portugal), Pia Vitoria/Faustino (Portugal), Margarida/Pio, Antonio (Portugal), Mario/Diana (Canada) and Elsa. 3 Dec. Panjim. CYRIL FERNANDES. Husband Of Piri. Father Of Melvyn and Audrey. Brother of Brigid De Souza (Mombasa), Sarah Fernandes (Goa), Nelson, John (Goa), Nicu (UK) and late Aurita. Condolences can be sent to Maureen De Souza, jam@wananchi.com
GOA NEWS HEADLINES The NRI Goa Facilitation Centre is organizing a Convention of Overseas Goans , which will be held at Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji on the 29th of December, 2002. The Convention will begin at 9.30 a.m. and conclude at 4.00 p.m. For details, write to info@nrigoa.com A CD-Rom telephone directory of Maharashtra & Goa updated to Sept. is available for sale at Rs.53. "Enhancing support structures for married people, their involvement in small Christian communities and finding support structures to accommodate mixed marriages, inter-religious marriage and broken families, are some of the priorities of the meeting," said Bishop Agnelo Gracias of Bombay, the Chairman of the Family Apostolate for CCBI and the Western Region Catholic Council at Pilar, as 87 representatives of 14 dioceses of the WRCC began their two-day conference in the Pilar Seminary Academic Block on December 1. [Bishop Agnelo Gracias, ex-Mombasa, is the brother of Goan Association UK President, Flavio Gracias]. Gomantak Times. 2 Dec. 438 words. http://www.gomantaktimes.com/MAI2.htm The first International Goa Kite Carnival to be organised at Vagator beach on 18 and 19 Jan. 2003. Over 30 participants from USA, UK, France, Holland, Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa are expected to participate. Foreign tourists arrivals have picked up lately and hotel bookings
for the Christmas-New Year period seems to be high. Herald 5 Dec. Anjuna Market. Feature article by Joaquim Fernandes. Navhind
Times. 5 Dec. Margao Municipal Council librarian Cipriano Andrade suspected the Francis X Pereira of hiding books in his bag and challenged him. Pereira assaulted Andrade with kicks and blows, fracturing his right hand and has been arrested by the Police.
IN THE NEWS 28 Nov. CNN Newsnight. Deadly Terror Attacks Rock Israeli Interests in Kenya. Anderson Cooper: If I'm running the tourist industries in India and Thailand, I would be very scared tonight, because Israelis go there. Those are prime targets now. Michael Elliott: Oh. Oh, absolutely. Somewhere like Goa, you know. http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0211/28/asb.00.html 29 Nov. Arab News (Saudi Arabia) Yesterday's suicide bomb explosion
at Mombasa was not wholly unexpected. Yesterday, it was Mombasa.
Tomorrow where? Goa? 578 words. 1 Dec. Sunday Telegraph (UK). .In India, anti-terrorist officers are to guard the beaches of Goa in south India after warnings that tourists, including thousands of Israelis, may be the target of an attack by an al-Qa'eda cell. More than 40 officers have been seconded to the tiny former Portuguese colony after intelligence reports alleged that followers of Osama bin Laden are prepared to bomb a high-profile tourist target in India. For full text, click here.... 5 Dec. BBC. The Asian Age reported that the Goa police have increased patrolling all over Panaji, a favourite holiday destination, after terrorist strikes in Kenya and Bali. 29 Nov. Regeneration & Renewal. Cohesion not just about race, says new Local Government Association guide. Councillor Rabi Martins of the LGA's Equalities Executive, said the message for local communities was to think locally. http://www.regenerationmagazine.com/news_story.cfm?ID=2114 30 Nov. India Express. Describing his ministerial tenure in the
European foreign office as tough, Keith Vaz said: "At the
moment I want to be on the back benches and to do a variety of
things including serve my party and country." Not the least
among the things occupying his mind now is how to help open doors
for Indians overseas to invest in India. The Indian diaspora meet
being organised jointly by the government and industry from January
9-11 in New Delhi could well be a starting point, he feels. 637
words 2 Dec. The Independent. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown writes: Britain
should welcome immigrants: it needs them. Let us call a national
strike of immigrants, and see what happens without dinner-ladies,
nurses, teachers, newsagents. Full text at: 3 Dec. Evening Times (Glasgow). Anil Rangel, 30, Executive Sous Chef at Hilton Glasgow interviewed. He started his career in Goa. Anil came to the Hilton London Gatwick Airport for three years before moving to Hilton Glasgow three years ago. Favourite dishes from childhood: Stuffed Chargrilled Mackerel with Peri-Peri Sauce.Which chef do you do you most admire? Chef Braganza, who was the Executive Chef at the Fort Agauda Beach Resort in Goa. Which famous person would you most like to cook for? I have cooked for Bill Clinton and Tony Blair. However, I would really like to cook for my favourite sportsman, Sachin Tendulkar. 4 Dec. CricInfo, UK. Karachi Goan Association Gymkhana squeezed
into the final of the Seventh Danish Trophy Ramazan tournament
beating Saddar Town by seven runs on Tuesday. 4 Dec. The Express. Joe D'Souza of London W2 writes to protest at the Government plan to scrap the free bus passes for the elderly and the disabled. He reveals that his parents, aged 81 and 89, have moved to Canada where they must pay half fares. 4 Dec. The Hamilton Spectator (Ontario). Forthcoming: Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King St. W., Stoney Creek, presents Christmas in the Creek at 7 p.m., Dec. 8. An entertaining evening of music, song and laughter featuring Christabel Pinto-Johnson.Tickets $15 includes reception; $20 includes reception with wine. Call 905-662-4963. 5 Dec. Zofinger Tagblatt. (Switzerland). The local school has
produced a calendar the proceeds of which will go to St Thomas's
School in Aldona, Goa...The average monthly income of a middle
class family in Aldona amounts to about 80 Sw. Francs... Fr. Thomas
Fernandes who is a minister in Davos village has made the arrangements.
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FORTHCOMING Fri. 6 Dec. Join 'Say One Do One Disco' in an evening playing R&B, Garage and latest tunes. All welcome, free entry. Upstairs in the Princess Louise Pub, 208 High Holborn from 7 till 11. For details call Paul on 07956 496190 or Nigel 07956 984532 or email: say1do1@hotmail.com Sat. 7 Dec. 3pm sharp. Goan Cultural Society. A Children's Konkani Pantomime CINDERELLA" written and directed by Mike Alfonso, at St Johns Hall, Bourne Hill, Palmers Green, London N13. Admission: Adults £5; Children £3. Contact Ida- 020 8881 2921 or Rosy - 020 8352 9450. Flyer at: http://community.webshots.com/photo/41541835/55241902TCLAOw Sun 8 Dec. The Moira Association, London is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Starting with a thanksgiving Mass from 12.30pm followed by a social till 8pm - Music provided by Maz & Co. Location: Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham, SW16. Tickets Prices - Members: £10; Guests: £12 Children under 13: £5 (all prices include a meal and snacks) Please contact Alex De Mello 020 8306 0974 or Joe Mendes 020 8303 3974 for tickets. ALL WELCOME! Sun. 8 Dec. - Harrow & Edgware Goans invite you to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. 3.00pm service at St. Anthony's Church, Garrett Road, Edgware followed by social get-together at the Church hall (next to Church). Music by Dark Star to finish at 8pm. Tickets Adults 5.00 Children £3.50 to include meal. For details and tickets contact Joe Fernandes 020-8951 5066 or Derrick Pereira 020-8952 8899. Sun 8 Dec. North London Goans celebrating the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. White Hart Lane School Hall, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London. Tickets contact Seby D'Silva 020 8245 5463; Johnny Fernandes 020 8881 4579 or Tina Rodrigues 07957 272 134. Thu. 12 Dec. 10.30am -12.30am. Repeated 19th Dec. Come & join the 'Over 50's group' to make Goan Christmas 'Cuswar' at the Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17. Ingredients provided by the GCA. If interested contact candyrose2000@hotmail.com Thu. 12 Dec. From Commander Joseph Da Gama: Please join us for a Presentation on The Royal Navy at the Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17 7-9pm. Over 60 Career options. Workshop followed by refreshments. It is important to know the attendance for catering purposes. Please contact Candy on candyrose2000@hotmail.com Sat 14 Dec. 2pm. Saligao Assoc. Panto at the Polka Theatre, Wimbledon. Tickets £6/£10. Contact Nathan DeSouza at DeSouza1@aol.com Sat. 14 Dec. 4.30p.m. Goan Association (UK). EGM/AGM Archbishop Lanfranc School. Open to fully paid-up members only. 14 Dec. 6.00 - 11.00p.m. Croydon Goans Annual Christmas Dance at Our Lady of Annunciation Church Hall, Addiscombe, Croydon Contact Raymond Lobo 020 8654 0268 Sat.14 Dec. 7-11.30pm Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17. Christmas Party dedicated for the 13-19's. £2 inc. Chicken 'n' chips/veg.& a drink. No Alcohol. Music by DJDEX (sound system provided by Say One Do One). Contact: Dexter: 0208-376-1068/07986-658-046, Sarita: 07961-044-079 email: djdex_sosolidcrew@hotmail.com Sat 14 Dec. 7.00pm to 12.30am. Xmas Dance at Jasmin's Club. 202 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TG. Music by Zodiac. Tickets, inc. meal, £10 adults & £5 for children (aged 2-12). Contact Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528; Reg Da Cunha 020 7732 2659; Joaquim Rodrigues 020 8767 6942; Anthony Lobo 020 8764 1856. Sat. 14 Dec. Young London Goans Society (YLGS). XMAS PARTY: Thames River Cruise & Disco, Departs 7.30pm - Returns: 11.30pm. Leaving & returning to Westminster Pier. Tickets are £10 (Including Snacks). For more Information & tickets, contact Alison 07799 586 793 or James 0795 739 5811. Get your tickets before 11 Dec. - 30 tickets left on 5 Dec! Sat. 14 Dec. Chorao UK. Christmas Fun night at the Wandsworth Bengali Association, 57-59 Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, SW 17 7SD. The night will be comprise of games, dance and bingo. For further details contact Claver 020 8672 4562 or Mervyn 020 8689 2970 Sun. 15 Dec. Goan Association (UK) Children's Christmas Party at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon from 1pm to 6pm. Tickets - Members £4, Non-members £6 to include a meal and entertainment. Tickets and further details available from Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322, Norma Menezes-Rahim 020-8771 4457, Illona Fernandes 020-8300 5347. Sun. 15 Dec. 1:30pm- 4pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: Children's Christmas Party. St. Stephen's Parish Hall, 26 Deepdene Road, Welling, Kent. Includes Food and Drink, Entertainer, Competitions, Prizes, Games and Nativity Play. Members at £3.50 and Guests at £4.50. Contacts: Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex: 020 8306 0974 Tatayana: 020 8316 1473; Sheila: 020 8310 9921; Damaciano: 020 8316 1473 Sat. 21 Dec. HELP A POOR CHILD Christmas Cracker at Greenford Hall, Ruislip Road, Greenford Broadway, Greenford, Middlesex from 7pm to 12.30am. Music by Break Thru' and Say One Do One. Tickets: Members £8, Non-Members £10, Children 5-11 years £5. Contact: Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322, Norma Menezes-Rahim 020-8771 4457. DRESS CODE FORMAL - No Jeans, T-Shirts or Trainers. Thu 26 Dec. 7pm till 1am. SLOUGH GOANS CHRISTMAS DANCE at the Polish Association Club, Stoke Poges Lane. (Voted the best do of last year). Music by 'Say One Do One'. Tickets £10 before 8th Dec. and £12 after. Tony/Suzy Rodrigues 01753 675072, Edwin 01753 531383, Paul 07956 496 190. Say1do1@hotmail.com Limited Tickets Tue. 31 Dec. 6.30pm to 3.00am. New Year Gala Ball. Harrow Leisure Centre. Music by Breakthru and Dark Star. Tickets : £12 before 9th Dec, £15 after. Buffet. Free party hats, novelties and poppers. Tickets and further information e-mail: dssclub@aol.com or call Derrick Pereira 020 8952 8899; Flavio Gracias 020 8723 1322 (Greenford); Hazel Rodrigues 020 8357 6776 Tue. 31Dec. 7pm Saligao Assoc. New Years Eve Ball at Battersea Arts Centre (Formally Battersea Town Hall) For tickets please contact Serge Coelho on 020 8543 4681 or Nathan DeSouza at DeSouza1@aol.com Tue. 31 Dec. Simba Football Club presents their New Years Eve Dance, from 7pm till 2am. Northumberland Park Community School, Worcester Avenue, Tottenham, London, N17. Music by Say One Do One. Adult tickets b4 22nd Dec £10 for members, £12 for non. But, >22 Dec. = £15 all. Felix 020 8482 3277 Frank 020 8888 1400 Tue. 31st Dec. (7pm till 1am). The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: "New Year's Eve Ball" at the Woolwich Town Hall, Market Street, London, SE18. Music and Disco by "Eclipse". Entry inc. snacks: Members £12; Guests £15. Contacts: Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex: 020 8306 0974 Tatayana: 020 8316 1473; Sheila: 020 8310 9921; Damaciano: 020 8316 1473 Paul: 020 8304 6970 Sat. 4 Jan. Goan Association (UK) 2003 Extravaganza at Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street from 7 pm to 1 am. In attendance Maz & Co and Dark Star Disco. Tickets: Members £8 (special offer for Member and Spouse/Partner £12), Guests £10, Children 10-15 years £4. Contact Norma Menezes-Rahim 020-8771 4457 or Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322. |
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